Folau’s fundraising page shut down
The controversial fundraising page set up by Israel Folau to fund his legal fight with Rugby Australia has been closed down with funds expected to be returned to the benefactors.
The controversial fundraising page set up by Israel Folau to fund his legal fight with Rugby Australia has been closed down with funds expected to be returned to the benefactors.
Australian public opinion is split on Israel Folau’s controversial social media post that resulted in a code of conduct hearing for the Wallabies star. TOM DECENT reports.
Israel Folau courted more controversy by following up an anti-gay sermon on Sunday with a social-media post proclaiming that he works for God.
Rugby Australia have claimed that they acted with complete professionalism after Israel Folau accused the body of leaking details of his code of conduct hearing.
Israel Folau has hit out at Rugby Australia in a letter addressed to its board days after launching legal proceedings against the governing body.
Former Wallabies star Israel Folau officially filed a lawsuit against Rugby Australia on Thursday after his contract was torn up over controversial social media posts.
Israel Folau has opted against appealing Rugby Australia’s decision to officially terminate his contract after allowing the 72-hour deadline to pass.
How social media reacted following Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate Israel Folau’s contract.
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.