Israel Folau has Wallabies contract terminated

[SoulCrusher]

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/i...and-says-it-intends-to-terminate-his-contract

Rugby Australia has torn up Israel Folau's contract over "homophobic" social media post. Apparently it's okay to say that drunks and athiests will go to hell, but not the gays, heaven forbid anyone think a negative thought about the gays.

So glad we are rid of Raelene Castle.


The post in question:

 

[Raysie]

Whether you agree with him or not, does he not have a right to free speech?

 

[Bob dog]

Little wonder people get drunk, you don't judge people under their own roofs, you judge them on public mutual respect, what they do at home is their own business, ignorant fuck got the sack.
Raelene is probably bi.

 

[no1bulldog]

Izzy will be off to French rugby earning double what he was on here, don't trigger the letter people lol

 

[BELMORE]

Whether you agree with him or not, does he not have a right to free speech?

He does but he represents Rugby Au and the tahs so he has to align to their policies publicly. Just like a lot of regular working contracts

 

[Kaz]

Whether you agree with him or not, does he not have a right to free speech?

It's in his contract re social media postings etc

 

[Tillo]

I guess he will return to the NRL.
Could the Dogs make a play for him, only just turned 30.

 

[Raysie]

It's in his contract re social media postings.

Well if that's the case, I think he's done this on purpose to get out of his contract! haha

Can't blame him! I'd want out of that sinking ARU ship as well!

 

[bigstix]

I guess he will return to the NRL.
Could the Dogs make a play for him, only just turned 30.

Japanese or French rugby could offer him $2 million a season easy. Can’t see him back in NRL

 

[Costa84]

Coincidence that this is happening at the same time souths likely to medically retire inglis?

 

[Bad Billy]

Coincidence that this is happening at the same time souths likely to medically retire inglis?

Wherever it is, I guarantee he already had his next deal lined up before he created that post.

 

[Spoonman84]

Wherever it is, I guarantee he already had his next deal lined up before he created that post.

Exactly! He already had a warning about posting stuff like that before so there’s a pretty big chance this was all orchestrated to get him out of the contract.

 

[Daustin]

He was warned before. It’s one thing to have your beliefs and that should be respected but when he’s been warned and is saying things like that in public it’s not on. Wonder how he would feel if another rugby player said something racist about Pacific Islanders? It’s ridiculous that someone could be so dumb. Must be trying to get out of his contract

 

[EB18]

The worlds gone mad

 

[Mr Invisible]

He isn't sacked yet.... they are intending on terminating his contract.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
https://www.rugbyau.com/news/2019/0...-rugby-union-statement-regarding-israel-folau

11th April 2019

Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle and NSW Rugby Union CEO, Andrew Hore have issued the following statement in relation to Israel Folau.

"Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union have made repeated attempts to contact Israel both directly and via his representatives since 6.30pm on Wednesday, and at this point he has failed to communicate directly with either organisation.

"Whilst Israel is entitled to his religious beliefs, the way in which he has expressed these beliefs is inconsistent with the values of the sport. We want to make it clear that he does not speak for the game with his recent social media posts.

"Israel has failed to understand that the expectation of him as a Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs employee is that he cannot share material on social media that condemns, vilifies or discriminates against people on the basis of their sexuality.

"Rugby is a sport that continuously works to unite people. We want everyone to feel safe and welcome in our game and no vilification based on race, gender, religion or sexuality is acceptable and no language that isolates, divides or insults people based on any of those factors can be tolerated.

"As a code we have made it clear to Israel formally and repeatedly that any social media posts or commentary that is in any way disrespectful to people because of their sexuality will result in disciplinary action.

"In the absence of compelling mitigating factors, it is our intention to terminate his contract."

 

[CroydonDog]

Whilst he's obviously not the sharpest knife in the drawer, he does have a history of being a mercenary, so whilst I could think yes, he is that stupid, there is probably a greater chance his people already have the next deal ready to go, as others have suggested.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Will stay in Australia because there are no Hillsongs in France or Japan for him to frequent.

Owns a place out at Glenhaven.

 

[ALX25]

Whether you agree with him or not, does he not have a right to free speech?

As an atheist I wish I was a professional sportsperson, so I could demonise all religions. Only fair right?

 

[Chrisaaar]

But Izzy, god made me this way (atheist)

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I bet he ejaculates into his own anus