If Folau walks, good riddance
There’s not a sport or a sponsor who would wish to be in Raelene Castle’s position with Israel Folau. A little understanding, please.
Freedom Of Speech
‘No free speech for sponsors’
Rugby sponsors complain of being muzzled as Raelene Castle pleas for their help to shift the Folau saga “out of media cycle’’.
RA in ‘state of rigor mortis’
Instead of Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle and her board solving problems, they continue to mount. So they should all go.
Folau can’t be crash tackled
Like or loathe Israel Folau’s comments we should always err on the side of free speech, even if an employer finds them harmful to their brand.
Rugby boss’s edict to star
Raelene Castle issues a memo to players about social media, ironically, as rugby stars take to Twitter to slam Israel Folau.
Morrison backs ‘strong’ Folau
The Federal Treasurer has backed Israel Folau in his right to defend his faith, describing him as a “good man”.
‘Judge me on my character, Izzy’
Rugby’s highest-profile referee Nigel Owens has urged Israel Folau to judge him on his character rather than his sexuality.
Folau support divides sponsors
Rugby Australia’s decision not to sanction Israel Folau has failed to convince a number of its key sponsors.
Folau entitled to speak his mind
Rugby Australia has upheld the principle of free speech.
Folau escapes ARU sanction
Rugby Australia may face a further backlash from key sponsors after deciding not to punish Israel Folau over his views on gays.
No Aussies in their family trees
The Australian Human Rights Commission and its risible blueprint on cultural diversity are truly pitiful.
‘Govern borders as we see fit’
Australia has every right to have a robust border policy that we shouldn’t have to defend to the world, says Grahame Morris.
What Folau told rugby boss
Rugby Australia is terrified of losing Qantas as a sponsor. But it’s just as terrified of a defiant Israel Folau quitting.
Free speech garbled by PC
Freedom of speech is being jeopardised by the hypocrisy of advocates who uphold the principle selectively.
Open letter to Peter FitzSimons
We conclude the only person Bandana Man would take notice of is himself. So here it is … an open letter to Peter FitzSimons from himself.
Revolt over Corbyn extremism
As well as embracing every twist of every far left identity issue and grievance mongering, Jeremy Corbyn allows anti-Semitism to thrive.
More sponsor jitters over Folau
Several more key Rugby Australia sponsors go public in their criticism of star player Israel Folau’s gay comments.
No action against Folau
Rugby Australia has taken no immediate action against Israel Folau over his anti-gay social media posts during crisis talks.
Hell to pay over free speech
Israel Folau has a right to be a jerk, but sponsors also have a right to pull their dollars from anything he’s associated with.
Folau could be a code breaker
Rugby Australia admits ‘there was a lot riding’ on today’s meeting with Israel Folau.
Clerics back Folau ‘free speech’
Religious leaders have backed the right of rugby star Israel Folau to express his view that gays will go to hell unless they repent.
The right to speak freely
Israel Folau has helped to reignite the debate over religious freedoms.
‘The persecuted are righteous’
Israel Folau appears to be positioning himself as persecuted in the debate around the views he expressed on gay people.
Let Folau express his view
Israel Folau is entitled to his opinion on gay people. The code’s CEO has bigger concerns than keeping him silent.
Rugby boss issues ‘please explain’
Wallabies player Israel Folau is set to face a grilling by Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle upon his return to Australia.
Folau slur could be hardest test
The Wallaby’s controversial views has created a perfect storm of a crisis for the game of rugby union.
‘Hidden toll’ of Folau’s gay post
Israel Folau may not fully understand the far-reaching consequences of his homophobic comments, says first gay team.
Qantas’ threat at Folau gay slur
The national airline is considering pulling sponsorship of the Wallabies over Israel Folau’s views on homosexuality.
Hell for gay people: Folau
Israel Folau’s views on homosexuality have again caused a stir when he said God’s plan for gays is hell, unless they repent.
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