Featherstone Rovers star Dane Chisholm has been hit with an eight match ban after being found guilty of calling a physio a serious derogatory slur.
That’s according to West Yorkshire Radio Rugby League, which tweeted: “Featherstone Rovers player Dane Chisholm has been suspended for eight games by the Rugby Football League after making a serious derogatory slur at a physio after colliding with him during Featherstone Rover’s clash against Oldham last season.”
Featherstone Rovers player Dane Chisholm has been suspended for eight games by the Rugby Football League after making a serious derogatory slur at a physio after colliding with him during Featherstone Rover's clash against Oldham last season. #RugbyLeague pic.twitter.com/xgUQCboWUh
— West Yorkshire Rugby League (@WestYorksRL) December 15, 2021
Dane Chisholm was found guilty of allegedly calling a physio a “f***ing spastic” and is alleged to have made the slur after the medic walked backwards into Chisholm and collided with him during a game at Oldham during the 2021 Championship season, according to the Daily Star.
The incident was reported to the Rugby Football League (RFL), who launched an investigation before deciding to charge Chisholm with using “discriminatory language and conduct”.
The Featherstone halfback was then found guilty at a tribunal hearing, but the 31-year-old has vigorously denied any such incident took place and will subsequently appeal.
If upheld, the ban would see Chisholm miss the first two months of the Championship season as Rovers attempt to finally reach Super League after losing two Million Pound Games in the past.
