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Folau code of conduct hearing set for 4 May
The devoutly religious Israel Folau was informed last week of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract after posting on social media that 'hell awaits' homosexuals.
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Folau 'hurt' Waratahs: teammate Foley
The deeply religious star fullback is fighting to save his career over anti-gay social media posts last week, with an upcoming code of conduct tribunal to determine his fate after Rugby Australia decided to sack him.
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Folau fights Rugby Australia sacking over anti-gay comments
Rugby Australia responded last week by announcing its intention to terminate Folau's multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract to play for the Wallabies and Super Rugby's NSW Waratahs.
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Vunipola warned by Saracens over support for Folau anti-gay rant
Vunipola liked Folau's post and called for people to "live their lives how God intended" after the controversial Australia back, who is now facing the sack, claimed "Hell awaits" gay people.
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Vunipola defends Australia's Folau in anti-gay row
The deeply religious Israel Folau held talks with Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle on Friday, a day after she said she intended to fire him, barring mitigating circumstances, for posting on Instagram that "Hell awaits" homosexuals.
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Australia's Folau to 'fight for career' after anti-gay row
The Sydney Daily Telegraph said the deeply religious Folau held talks with Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle, a day after she said she intends to sack him for posting on Instagram that 'Hell awaits' homosexuals.
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Rugby Australia intends to end Folau contract after anti-gay rant
Rugby Australia said it had made repeated attempts to contact the fullback since his controversial Instagram post claiming "hell awaits" gays on Wednesday.
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Australia's Folau says 'hell awaits' homosexuals
The deeply religious fullback sparked uproar last year with a similar tirade when he said God's plan for gay people was hell unless they repented their sins.
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Reach for the sky: Record scorer Folau wants more high kicks
The display at the weekend by the spring-heeled former Australian Rules footballer prompted Crusaders coach Scott Robertson to remark: 'He should be working for NASA.'
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New four-year deal for Wallaby Folau
The divisive 29-year-old, who switched to union from rugby league in 2013, currently has the fourth most tries in Australian Test history.
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Folau deal done, Ashley-Cooper set for return - Waratahs
Chief executive Andrew Hore told reporters on Wednesday that a new deal to keep fullback Folau in Sydney was completed at the Super Rugby club’s end.
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Folau shunted out to wing for Wallabies return against Pumas
Israel Folau will start a test on the wing for the first time in five years against Argentina on Saturday after coach Michael Cheika retained Dane Haylett-Petty at fullback for the Rugby Championship clash on the Gold Coast.
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Wallabies' Folau still a doubt for Springboks clash
Folau missed the Wallabies’ second round defeat by the All Blacks in Auckland just over a week ago after limping off in the opener in Sydney on 18 August.
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Wallabies fullback Folau to miss Eden Park clash
Folau fell awkwardly after an aerial contest during the second half of the 38-13 loss at Sydney’s Olympic stadium and hobbled off the ground.
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'Israel Folau is the best player in the world in the air'
Waratahs assistant coach Chris Malone was bullish in his opinion about star fullback Israel Folau’s aerial abilities ahead of the crunch semifinal encounter against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Folau's religious beliefs complicate contract negotiations
Israel Folau, a former Mormon who now attends a church allied to the Pentecostal Assemblies of God, said last year that he would not support legislation allowing gay marriage.
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Folau stands firm in beliefs ahead of Waratahs comeback
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau said the firestorm over his controversial anti-gay comments will not affect his commitment towards the sport as he prepares to return to the field.
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Brad Weber slams Folau over inappropriate gay comments
The Chiefs halfback and one-test All Black has tweeted his disgust at the comments made by Israel Folau about gay people.
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RA accepts Folau meant no harm to rugby with anti-gay remark
Rugby Australia (RA) said on Tuesday they had accepted Israel Folou’s position that he did not mean to harm the game with his anti-gay remarks posted on social media earlier this month and confirmed that he would face no sanction.
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No RA sanction for Folau over anti-gay post
Rugby Australia (RA) has declined to sanction Israel Folau over his anti-gay comments last week and will instead continue a dialogue with the Wallabies back over his social media use.
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Australia bosses to meet Folau over anti-gay post
Israel Folau’s Instagram post was deleted but the screengrab has sparked criticism from social media users, though he was also supported for his stance by some.
