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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.
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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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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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Rugby Australia to decide on Cheika's future as coach by Christmas
Michael Cheika has been under growing pressure after a poor season, with recent losses to England and Wales, and an uninspiring win over Italy.
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Wallabies prop Slipper banned for positive cocaine tests
The 28-year-old failed drug tests in February and May this year, and said he had been suffering depression.
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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.
