Israel Folau sacked by Rugby Australia over homophobic Instagram post
Folau has 48 hours to accept his sacking Australian rugby union authorities have decided to terminate Israel Folau’s contract following his controversial Instagram post. Folau drew widespread criticism after posting a picture to the social media platform which saw the Australian full-back warn drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters that they were […]
7 years ago
Israel Folau not answering his phone but will be told his contract is terminated when he does
When Israel Folau finally picks up his phone, he will be told that his contract has been terminated due to the content of his social media post on Wednesday
7 years ago
Rugby Australia condemn incendiary social media post from Israel Folau
Folau has come in for criticism for a post on Instagram
7 years ago
Australian rugby writer hits back after Israel Folau’s unfortunate comments on Ireland
Back in September 2011, three days out from their World Cup encounter with Ireland, Australian forward Radike Samo admitted that he did not know much about Sean O’Brien at all. The Reds star was honest enough to make the concession but given the fact that O’Brien had just been named European Player of the Year […]
8 years ago
Australia will be missing some stars ahead of their Pool A decider with Wales
Wales have had some pretty bad luck with injuries so far in this World Cup, but they’ve finally gotten some massively overdue good news. Australia could be without three first choice players for the Pool A decider on Saturday. World Rugby has announced that openside flanker Michael Hooper has received a one-week ban for his shoulder charge on […]
11 years ago