Israel Folau

Reaction to Folau saga

How social media reacted following Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate Israel Folau’s contract.

Owens lauds Folau sacking

Referee Nigel Owens says shunned fullback Israel Folau only has himself to blame for the termination of his contract by Rugby Australia.

Q&A: Folau crossed the ‘line’

Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle sat down with Iain Payten in an interview for RUGBY.com.au to discuss the details of Israel Folau’s contract termination on Friday.

It’s official: Folau’s contract terminated

Rugby Australia’s decision to tear up Israel Folau’s contract has been upheld after he was found guilty of a high-level breach of the players’ code of conduct.

Folau fiasco could have been avoided

The game will be poorer without the talents of Israel Folau, but the entire saga is a lesson in the importance of open dialogue and tolerance over sensitive subjects, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Folau: I should be allowed to play

Israel Folau has been left ‘deeply saddened’ by Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate his contract, the Wallabies star said in a statement on Friday.

Watch: RA chief sacks Folau

In confirming the termination of Israel Folau’s contract, Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle reiterated that the Wallabies star had ‘left us with no choice’.

Watch: Folau speaks out over saga

Check out the Sky News Australia video showing Israel Folau speaking out for the first time following his controversial social media posts.

Israel Folau’s contract with Rugby Australia is expected to be terminated after all three members of an independent panel reportedly agreed that his controversial use of social media warranted that decision.