Former Wallaby Folau hikes unfair dismissal claim to $A14 million
Melbourne, AustraliaReuters Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has raised his compensation claim against Rugby Australia (RA) and the New South Wales Waratahs to $A14 million in an updated court filing. Folau, a fundamentalist Christian, was previously seeking $A10 million in damages from RA and the Waratahs, who terminated his four-year contract in May after he […]
Australian rugby players’ union to conduct ‘faith’ review in wake of Folau sacking
Melbourne, AustraliaReuters Australia’s Rugby Union Players’ Association will convene a “faith review” to establish clearer guidelines for religious expression in the wake of Israel Folau’s sacking. Former Wallabies fullback Folau, a fundamentalist Christian, had his four-year contract terminated last week for a social media post that said hell awaits “drunks, homosexuals, adulterers” and others. Rugby […]
Former Wallabies player Israel Folau waives right to appeal, says ‘no confidence’ in process
Melbourne, AustraliaReuters Israel Folau waived his right to appeal the termination of his contract by Rugby Australia due to a lack of “confidence” in their process, the former Wallabies fullback said on Monday, but he had not ruled out further action against the decision. Folau was fired on Friday for a “high level” breach of […]
Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi says under “no pressure” over faith despite Folau row
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Wallabies back Samu Kerevi said he felt under no pressure to keep quiet about his Christian faith as he moved to ease fears of a revolt by players with Pacific Island heritage over the Israel Folau affair on Thursday. Folau looks set to have his Rugby Australia contract torn up after Saturday’s code […]