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Israel Folau’s Bid to Return to Australia Fails Following Backlash
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Following an expected backlash and "shitstorm" that would come with Israel Folau returning to rugby league in Sydney, the St George Illawarra Dragons have decided to pull out of discussions to sign the player before the issue was to be discussed by the NRL.
In a short statement provided by...
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St George Illawarra Dragons Facing Criticism Over Application To Sign Israel Folau
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The Australian Rugby Leauge Team, St George Illawarra Dragons have reportedly submitted a formal application to sign Israel Folau.
In response to the application to the NRL, Pride in Sport - the Australian not-for-profit program that aims to support Australian sporting organisations and clubs in all aspects of LGBT+ inclusion,...
French rugby league club Catalans Dragons have found themselves in hot water following the announcement of a one-year contract with disgraced homophobe Israel Folau.
Speaking about the matter, Catalans Dragons Chairman Bernard Guasch claimed that the club wanted “to give Israel a new opportunity to shine on the pitch.”
Guasch also added that the club...
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Folau Saga Concludes as Rugby Australia Reach Settlement with Former Wallaby
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A statement just issued says Folau “does not condone discrimination of any kind”
In a surprise move, Rugby Australia have issued an apology to Israel Folau for terminating the former Wallaby’s contract.
Israel Folau has settled his seven-month legal dispute with Rugby Australia. (RA)
Folau had his multimillion-dollar salary ripped up by...
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ISRAEL FOLAU REFUSES TO BACK DOWN OVER HOMOPHOBIC BUSH FIRE STATEMENT
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Controversial former Wallabies star Israel Folau is refusing to back down over comments he made linking Australia's current bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage.
Folau's comments which were made in a sermon at the Truth of Jesus Christ Church Sydney even sparked criticism from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who described...
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“I knew It Was Going To Be Offensive” Folau Boasts To Australian Christian Lobby
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Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has once again confirmed that he has no remorse for his offensive and homophobic social media posts that lead to his contract being torn up by Rugby Australia.
Folau, who was speaking at the annual Australian Christian Lobby conference, explained to the audience that he...
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Victory Against Rugby Australia Unlikely For Folau According to Court Documents
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New documents filed in the Melbourne Federal Circuit Court indicate that former Wallabies Star, Israel Folau is fighting a losing battle against Rugby Australia following his dismissal for posting homophobic and offensive material on his social media.
The documents which show that Folau (who had already acknowledged wrongdoing for previous...
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Unrepentant Folau Attempts Shock Return to League After Homophobia Controversy
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No longer welcome in rugby union in Australia, Folau seeks a return to rugby league – this time for Tonga.
Former Wallabies star, Israel Folau has announced his intention to return to rugby league in time to for Tonga’s end-of-season Test against Australia.
According to the statement from Rugby League...