It’s official: Folau’s contract terminated
Rugby Australia’s decision to tear up Israel Folau’s contract has been upheld after he was found guilty of a high-level breach of the players’ code of conduct.
Rugby Australia’s decision to tear up Israel Folau’s contract has been upheld after he was found guilty of a high-level breach of the players’ code of conduct.
The game will be poorer without the talents of Israel Folau, but the entire saga is a lesson in the importance of open dialogue and tolerance over sensitive subjects, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Israel Folau has been left ‘deeply saddened’ by Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate his contract, the Wallabies star said in a statement on Friday.
In confirming the termination of Israel Folau’s contract, Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle reiterated that the Wallabies star had ‘left us with no choice’.
Check out the Sky News Australia video showing Israel Folau speaking out for the first time following his controversial social media posts.
Israel Folau’s contract with Rugby Australia is expected to be terminated after all three members of an independent panel reportedly agreed that his controversial use of social media warranted that decision.
Israel Folau described his controversial fallout with Rugby Australia as ‘challenging’ in an address during a Sydney church service.
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Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has blasted Rugby Australia’s stance against Israel Folau.
Israel Folau has been found guilty of a high-level breach of Rugby Australia’s code of conduct, but is yet to receive a verdict.