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Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French club, sparks outrage
Folau, 30, an ardent Christian and former poster boy of Australian rugby, was fired in May by Rugby Australia over a social media post warning 'hell awaits' gay...
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Doubt cast on shock Folau rugby league return with Tonga
The devoutly Christian fullback, who has Tongan parents, was fired by Rugby Australia in May after he posted online that "hell awaits" gay people and others he considers sinners, with court action for unfair dismissal pending.
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Wallabies coach Cheika reveals threats over Folau stance
The deeply Christian player was sacked by Rugby Australia in May for posting on Instagram that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.
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Anti-gay row Folau's sacking challenge given February court date
The former Wallaby launched legal action against Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs earlier this month, demanding an apology, compensation and the right to play again.
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Australia's Folau launches legal action over homophobia sacking
Folau, who has played 73 times for the Wallabies, raised more than Aus$2 million in just two days through the Australian Christian Lobby to help pay his legal fees.
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Folau anti-gay row headed to court as mediation fails
Folau was fired in May for breaching Rugby Australia's code of conduct after posting that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.
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Tonga offer sacked Folau World Cup lifeline
The devoutly Christian fullback was fired by Rugby Australia last month for posting homophobic comments on social media in a case that sparked debate about religious expression.
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Sacked Folau expected to launch legal action this week - report
The devoutly Christian NSW Waratahs star had his contract terminated last month after a tribunal found him guilty of a 'high-level' breach of the governing body's code of conduct.
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Folau to fight on after missing sacking appeal deadline
Israel Folau was on Friday given 72 hours to appeal, which would have triggered another hearing with a new panel, but he has opted against that course of action.
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Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked by tribunal over anti-gay comments
Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked by tribunal over anti-gay comments.
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Australia rugby director frustrated by Israel Folau saga
Devoutly Christian Folau was found guilty last week of a ‘high-level’ breach of the sport’s code of conduct after posting an anti-gay statement on social media.
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Australia rugby director frustrated by Folau saga
Devoutly Christian Folau was found guilty last week of a "high-level" breach of the sport's code of conduct after posting an anti-gay statement on social media.
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Top Wallabies sponsor Qantas backs tough Folau stance
The devoutly Christian player was found guilty of a "high-level" breach of the sport's code of conduct this week after posting an anti-gay statement on social media.
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Folau could play in billionaire's Asian venture: report
The 30-year-old has limited options if his lucrative Rugby Australia contract is torn up, with the National Rugby League ruling out signing him and many overseas rugby clubs shying away from his anti-gay views.
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Wallabies sponsor dumps Folau as ex-Australia coach slams verdict
The devoutly Christian player on Tuesday was found guilty of a "high-level" breach of the sport's code of conduct after posting an anti-gay statement on social media, leaving his career hanging in the balance.
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Folau found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's code of conduct
A three-person panel chaired the hearing and will now consider what punishment the 30-year-old will face.
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Folau 'anti-gay' hearing begins in Sydney
The devoutly religious Folau was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that "hell awaits" gay people.
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Inclusion and religion face off in Folau hearing
A three-member panel will weigh whether Folau, a fundamentalist Christian, breached Rugby Australia’s code of conduct for writing a post on social media that said hell awaits “drunks, homosexuals, adulterers” and others.
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Folau row splitting Wallaby dressing room: reports
Rugby Australia wants to sack the devoutly Christian Israel Folau over a social media post that said "hell awaits" gay people and the matter will be heard at a code of conduct hearing on Saturday.
