Rugby Australia

Former Australia Rugby star Israel Folau suggests destructive bushfires are 'God's judgement' for same-sex marriage, abortion

Folau said the devastating drought and timing of fires across swathes of New South Wales and Queensland, which have left six people dead and destroyed hundreds of homes, were no coincidence

Former Wallabies star Israel Folau says he would 'absolutely' repeat anti-gay post that led to his sacking

The controversial Instagram post by Israel Folau led to Super Rugby's record try-scorer, a born-again Christian, having his Aus$1 million-a-year (US$690,000) contract torn up in May.

Rugby Australia claims former star Israel Folau agreed homophobic post breached rules and offered to apologise

Super Rugby's record try-scorer Israel Folau, who was on a Aus$1 million-a-year (US$690,000), four-year deal, was fired in May for posting on Instagram that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.