Israel Folau to be sacked by Rugby Australia over homophobic social media posts

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buka001 said:
Ahh so the stuff about his contract being illegal etc ...
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Indeed, apparently it requires a high level breach to sack him but will be very surprised if they do that to one of their best players.
 
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‘Israel left us with no choice’: Folau SACKED as Rugby Australia tears up $4m deal

Israel Folau’s four-year, $4 million contract has been sensationally torn up as Rugby Australia revealed the rationale for its punishment of the Wallabies star’s homophobic social media posts.


The code of conduct panel that sacked Folau was chaired by John West QC and also included RA representative Kate Eastman SC and the RUPA-appointed John Boultbee.
The panel had last week found the deeply religious 30-year-old guilty of a “high level” breach of his contract after taking to Instagram last month to proclaim hell awaits “drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists, idolators” unless they repent and turn to Jesus.
And on Friday they backed RA and NSW’s desire to terminate Folau’s contract.
“While Rugby Australia accepts the decision... we want to stress that this outcome is a painful situation for the game,” RA boss Raelene Castle said.
“Rugby Australia did not choose to be in this situation but Rugby Australia’s position remains that Israel, through his actions, left us with no choice but to pursue a course of action resulting in today’s outcome.”
Folau is expected to appeal the decision on religious grounds and take up the case in the Supreme Court.
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More at: https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/...e/news-story/db241055bc9a7630524ac1ebc13ae00c
 
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Even his response shows what a complete moron he is.

I dont care what you believe or dont believe. KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.

NOBODY CARES WHAT YOU BELIEVE. Dont make the mistake that you can try and imprint your beliefs on anyone but yourself.
 
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hell awaits “drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists, idolators

So hell awaits him as well then? (or what's his religion?)
 
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So am guessing the whole "they failed to insert a social medial clause in his contract" was a load of BS?
 
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Folau sues for 'substantial' payout from Rugby Australia

Sydney - Sacked Wallabies fullback Israel Folau launched legal action on Thursday against Rugby Australia's decision to dismiss him over homophobic social media posts, saying he was seeking "substantial remedies" from the governing body.

The devout Christian said he was defending freedom of religion by taking his case to Australia's employment watchdog the Fair Work Commission.
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More at : https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Sup...stantial-payout-from-rugby-australia-20190606
 
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skimread said:
He has a multi million dollar property portfolio but he wants his legal fees paid by the public. Why not sell one of his properties? His action of getting the public to pay for something he can easily afford is as unchristian like as you can get.
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Yep, lots of posts going around Twitter about how he's after money to make more money when there are kids with cancer etc. Does seem to be in poor taste and against GFM's TOS.
 
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