Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union say they intend to terminate Israel Folau’s contract after a social media post by the full-back in which he said “hell awaits” gay people.
Folau, 30, has 73 caps and was expected to play at this year’s World Cup.
“He does not speak for the game with his recent social media posts,” the governing bodies said.
“In the absence of compelling mitigating factors, it is our intention to terminate his contract.” Read more