Israel Folau hearing continues to divide opinions across the country

It’s the monumental case that has divided opinions and after being found guilty, Israel Folau is continuing to split conversations.

Israel Folau leaves a Code of Conduct hearing on Tuesday

It's the landmark case that has captured the attention of the entire nation among sports and non-sports fans.

Israel Folau’s monumental code of conduct hearing against Rugby Australia following the Wallabies star’s social media posts last month.

Rugby Australia wanted to sack the devoutly Christian fullback over the post that said “hell awaits” gay people, which followed a similar online tirade last year.

After three days of evidence and legal submissions the hearing concluded before the independent three-person panel judged Folau to be guilty of a high-level breach.

No sanction has been handed down yet, but the high-level breach is the only level that allows termination of Folau’s four-year, $4 million contract.

The finding ensured the former star was once again in the spotlight with the decision dividing opinion.

“We’ve seen one of the most significant moments of the sporting century in Australia, in that a powerhouse rugby union player who is Australia’s best player heading into a World Cup, will be banished from the game, probably for good,” Robert Craddock said on The Back Page.

“It is a decision that will echo through generations — it is a huge story and if you think the bushfire is burning now, wait until you see the follow up in the next few days.”

Factors likely to be considered in Folau decision, as per the Rugby AU Code of Conduct. pic.twitter.com/Mx4LsVBYjQ

— Beth Newman (@bethknewman) May 7, 2019

Fellow The Back Page panellists agreed with Craddock’s stance, with Kelli Underwood mystified by Folau’s decision to reject RA’s reported settlement offer of $1 million.

“Why would he not take that money?” Underwood said.

“Either he’s greedy and he thought he had a good chance at $4 million or he’s trying to be a martyr,” Underwood said.

“It’s so highly offensive and what it does to young kids who are confused and trying to find out more about themselves — it just sends such a horrible message.”

The ruling from the panel means Folau will no longer receive any amount of payout from RA with media personality Ed Kavalee labelling it the most expensive post ever.

“This is the most expensive social media post of all-time,” Kavalee said.

“It’s cost Israel $4 million.”

Of course not everyone agreed with the findings surrounding Folau and believe he has been let down by the proceedings.

Leader of Australian conservatives Cory Bernardi couldn’t believe the Wallabies star was being potentially sacked over a quote.

“I find it extraordinary that quoting from the best-selling book in the history of the world is a breach of contract,” Bernardi said on Sky News Australia.

“There was no hate in that at all. He’s just upset a bloke who runs an airline like a kingdom.”

Kangaroo court https://t.co/qJSq27bqUP

— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) May 7, 2019

.@AlanJones: Israel Folau is in trouble for uttering four of the most immortal words in civilisation's history; 'I am a Christian'.

They say they (Rugby Australia) believe in diversity but instead, they want uniformity.

MORE: https://t.co/ykweMevBOK #JonesandCo pic.twitter.com/ro5YWUcHhz

— Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) May 7, 2019