Israel Folau
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Folau’s social media in mystery shutdown
The former Wallaby launched legal action against Rugby Australia earlier this month, demanding an apology, compensation and the right to play again
Australia’s Folau launches legal action over homophobia sacking
Super Rugby’s leading try scorer has gone to the courts to settle his case with Rugby Australia
Folau ‘anti-gay’ crowdfunding campaign shut down
Folau, a purportedly devout Christian, was fired last month after a Rugby Australia tribunal found him guilty of "high-level" misconduct
Folau sues for ‘substantial’ payout from Rugby Australia
Folau’s contract was terminated last month after a Rugby Australia tribunal found him guilty of a ‘high-level’ code of conduct breach
Folau to fight on after missing sacking appeal deadline
The star fullback was on Friday given 72 hours to appeal, which would have triggered another hearing with a new three-person panel
High-stakes Folau homophobia hearing extended to third day
Israel Folau’s high-stakes code of conduct hearing was Sunday extended to a third day after a weekend stalemate
Folau homophobia hearing begins in Sydney
The controversy has overshadowed Australia’s World Cup preparations, with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika vowing not to select Folau
Folau code of conduct hearing set for May 4
Super Rugby’s record try scorer will have a hearing over homophobic comments made on social media on May 4
Folau handed sack notice over anti-gay comments
Folau posted on Instagram: "Drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolators — Hell awaits you."
Folau escapes anti-gay post sanction, says he could walk away from rugby
Folau wrote on social media this month that God’s plan for gay people was hell unless they repented their sins.
Under-fire Wallabies star Folau says ‘the persecuted are righteous’
Folau, Australia’s highest-profile player, sparked outrage with his reply on Instagram last week when asked what was "God’s plan for gay people?"