Israel Folau
Israel Folau sacked by Rugby Australia
Wallabies star Israel Folau has been handed an official code of conduct breach notice of his contract by Rugby Australia, just hours after coach Michael Cheika said he wouldn't pick the rugby star for… Video, Audio
Folau doubles down
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has responded to the furor over his controversial instagram post last week. He's standing by the post he made which said the homosexuals and other so-called sinners… Audio
The Extra Time podcast
On Extra Time this week - The RNZ sport team discusses the fallout from Israel Folau's latest social media diatribe and Israel Adesanya's chances at UFC 236. Audio
Folau's career hangs in the balance after meeting
Israel Folau's rugby bosses have met with the under-seige player, but are still intent on sacking him following his social media post that said gay people would go to "hell" if they did not "repent".
Folau could have a case for religious discrimination
It looks fairly certain that Wallabies rugby star Israel Folau will have his contract ended. He's been widely criticised for condemning drunks, homosexuals, adulterers and others to hell. Lawyer… Audio
Folau fallout & ANZAC teen sprint sensation
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer talks to Kathryn about how the Australian Rugby Union is dealing with Israel Folau's latest homophobic outburst, and the talent of teen sprinting sensation, Edward… Audio
Folau to be sacked from Wallabies after homophobic post
Rugby Australia and says it will sack Wallabies fullback Israel Folau after his latest online homophobic outburst. The NRL has also said he won't be welcome back. Mr Folau made the comments on… Audio
Rugby: Folau back for Wallabies
Israel Folau has been named to make his Wallabies return against Argentina - but not in his usual position.
Fullback Folau vows to attack
Israel Folau says he will be playing fullback - nowhere else - in Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks.
Israel Folau banned for one game
Wallabies and Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been handed a one-match ban by World Rugby for aerial challenges during their loss to Ireland last weekend, although Rugby Australia are set to appeal…
Folau could miss Waratahs crunch match
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will face a disciplinary hearing and risks being suspended during the NSW Waratahs' run to the Super Rugby finals.
Folau a huge dilemma, says Castle
Rugby Australia boss, New Zealander Raelene Castle, admits dealing with Israel Folau and his extreme religious beliefs is a huge conundrum for which she doesn't have an immediate answer to.
Frenzy over a foreigner’s faith
One Australian rugby star’s comment on social media sparked dozens of reports and an avalanche of opinion in the media over the past fortnight. Even our PM was drawn into the debate overseas. But how… Audio
Frenzy over a foreigner’s faith
One Australian rugby star’s comment on social media sparked dozens of reports and an avalanche of opinion in the media over the past fortnight. Even our PM was drawn into the debate overseas. But how…
AudioCraig Watson: Israel Folau's comments harmful
An Australian rugby player's homophobic comments are equivalent to hate speech because he is targeting a marginalised group, says Craig Watson, an Auckland man who is Christian and gay. Audio
Israel Folau prepared to walk away from Rugby Australia
Wallabies star Israel Folau says he would walk away from Australian rugby if asked to as his faith is more important to him than his career. Audio
Israel Folau 'courageous' to stand up against Rugby Australia
Former Wallabies Coach Alan Jones says it's time people "toughen up" and accept that Israel Folau is entitled to believe that gay people are destined to go to hell. Video, Audio
Folau offered to quit Rugby Australia contract
Wallabies star Israel Folau has revealed he offered to walk away from his Rugby Australia contract in the wake of his controversial comments on homosexuality and that tension remains with the game's…
Folau won't be sanctioned over anti-gay post
Rugby Australia has declined to sanction Israel Folau over his anti-gay comments last week and will instead continue a dialogue with the Wallabies back over his social media use.
Read the room, Izzy
Opinion - At a time when Australian sport is under an intense microscope, Israel Folau once again found himself in hot water over his ultra-conservative views on homosexuality, Jamie Wall writes.
