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Israel Folau launches legal action against Rugby Australia following sacking
The 30-year-old's contract was torn up over social media posts.Jun 6, 08:26
Israel Folau "considering all potential avenues" after sacking
The 30-year-old had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia.May 20, 06:41
Israel Folau fails to appeal sacking after homophobic post
The 30-year-old's four-year deal was terminated last week.May 20, 05:16
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Israel Folau "deeply saddened" by Australia axe
The 30-year-old's four-year deal has been terminated.May 17, 10:51
Rugby Australia terminate Israel Folau contract over homophobic comments
Folau was sacked following a homophobic social media post.May 17, 08:01
Israel Folau guilty of "high-level" conduct breach for homophobic post
The Wallabies full-back faced a hearing after being issued with a breach notice by Rugby Australia over his homophobic social media posts.May 7, 09:39
Israel Folau asks for hearing over homophobic social media post
RA said the request from the Wallabies full-back was 'not an unexpected outcome'.Apr 17, 06:49
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Mark McCall: 'Billy Vunipola has got to deal with the booing'
The Saracens number eight has been formally warned by the RFU and his club over an Instagram post.Apr 16, 15:41
Billy Vunipola escapes ban or fine for endorsing homophobic viewpoint
The Saracens number eight has already been formally warned by his club.Apr 16, 09:27
Billy Vunipola warned by Saracens over Israel Folau support
England number eight insists his "intention was never to cause suffering" - but stops short of apologising.Apr 16, 03:41
'Evangelical Alliance' defends Vunipola's endorsement of homophobic viewpoint
The Saracens number eight posted in support of Israel Folau.Apr 15, 15:32
Israel Folau still in line to be fired after homophobic social media post
Folau had shared a post stating that "hell awaits" homosexuals.Apr 15, 11:25
Israel Folau holding firm on homophobic social media post
Rugby Australia is pressing ahead with plans to terminate Folau's contract.Apr 15, 08:37
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RFU to quiz Billy Vunipola for supporting homophobic comments
England international made comments on social media.Apr 12, 18:12
Rugby Australia 'still planning to sack Israel Folau'
Folau's homophobic remarks have incurred the wrath of many, including the likes of former team-mate Drew Mitchell.Apr 12, 14:58
Israel Folau sacked by club and state over homophobic comments
The Wallabies full-back was warned last year for making homophobic comments on social media.Apr 11, 16:54
Israel Folau fired for homophobic social media posts
The Australia full-back has made homophobic comments on his social media channels.Apr 11, 09:10
Rugby Australia investigating Folau for homophobic tweets
Folau was given a warning last year after making homophobic comments on his social media channels.Apr 10, 12:58
Australia worry over vital trio ahead of Twickenham clash
Struggling Wallabies have plenty of fitness concerns.Nov 20, 12:45
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Israel Folau escapes punishment over anti-gay remarks
Australia full-back Israel Folau will not be punished by Rugby Australia for anti-gay remarks he made on Instagram.Apr 17, 12:01
Israel Folau: 'Gay people bound for hell unless they repent their sins'
Australia international Israel Folau is criticised for making comments suggesting that gay people would be sent to hell unless they "repent their sins and turn to God".Apr 4, 20:36
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England seal 3-0 series whitewash over Australia in Sydney
England seal a 3-0 series whitewash over Australia with a 44-40 triumph in Sydney.Jun 25, 12:06
England get the better of Australia in epic first Test in Brisbane
England defeat Australia in their own backyard by a score of 39-28 in their first Test at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.Jun 11, 12:07
Israel Folau: 'Australia must learn from World Cup final defeat'
Australia full-back Israel Folau insists that his side must learn from their 34-17 defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final.Oct 31, 22:23
Israel Folau: 'Errors to blame for World Cup final defeat'
Australia full-back Israel Folau tells Sports Mole that his side made too many "simple errors" during the 34-17 defeat to New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup.Oct 31, 21:55
Australia set up final showdown with New Zealand by battling past Argentina
Australia reach their fourth Rugby World Cup final, where they will face New Zealand, with a battling 29-15 victory over Argentina at Twickenham.Oct 25, 17:53
Half-Time Report: Early tries help Australia to 19-9 lead over Argentina at Twickenham
Adam Ashley-Cooper scores two tries as Australia open up a 19-6 lead at the halfway mark of their Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina.Oct 25, 16:53
Michael Cheika: 'Australia ready for Rugby World Cup semi-final'
Michael Cheika says that Australia are ready for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Sunday.Oct 24, 16:27
Australia duo Israel Folau, David Pocock return for Rugby World Cup semi-final
Israel Folau and David Pocock both return from injury to start for Australia in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at Twickenham.Oct 23, 14:22
David Pocock in contention to face Scotland
Michael Cheika says that no decision has been made over David Pocock's involvement against Scotland, but he expects to have the flanker available.Oct 12, 19:03
Preview:Australia vs. Wales
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Pool A decider between Australia and Wales at Twickenham.Oct 8, 18:30
Australia's Israel Folau passed fit for World Cup clash against Wales
Israel Folau is passed fit for Saturday's crucial Rugby World Cup match against Wales at Twickenham.Oct 8, 12:42
Warren Gatland makes six Wales changes for Australia showdown
Warren Gatland makes six changes to his Wales starting lineup for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool A decider against Australia at Twickenham.Oct 8, 10:24
Australia flanker Michael Hooper banned for Wales clash
Michael Hooper will miss the Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown with Wales after admitting an offence of foul play.Oct 6, 13:32
Australia full-back Israel Folau could miss Wales clash
Israel Folau could miss Australia's Pool A showdown with Wales at the Rugby World Cup after injuring his ankle in the victory over England.Oct 6, 11:07
Australia condemn England to Rugby World Cup exit
England crash out of their home Rugby World Cup courtesy of a 33-13 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.Oct 3, 20:53
Half-Time Report: Bernard Foley puts England on brink of World Cup exit
Bernard Foley scores two tries to help Australia into a 17-3 lead over England at the halfway stage of their crucial Rugby World Cup showdown at Twickenham.Oct 3, 19:47
Australia miss out on bonus point in Fiji win
Australia kick their Rugby World Cup campaign off with a 28-13 victory over Fiji at the Millennium Stadium.Sep 23, 17:32
Preview:Australia vs. Fiji
Sports Mole looks ahead to Australia's opening pool match of the Rugby World Cup against Fiji in Cardiff.Sep 22, 10:20
Seven to make Rugby World Cup debuts for Australia against Fiji
Australia hand Rugby World Cup debuts to seven players for their opening match of the tournament against Fiji.Sep 21, 11:11
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