‘Bent on self-immolation’
Former Wallabies attack Israel Folau’s latest social media post, with George Gregan demanding he stop preaching and Clyde Rathbone calling him a “religious lunatic’’.
Freedom Of Speech
Folau can’t preach and play
Israel Folau appears to have a decision to make: continue to preach, or play rugby and keep his views to himself.
Folau stirs controversy again
Israel Folau has again used social media as a platform for his views, tweeting a controversial video that derides homosexuality.
Do you even get rugby Raelene?
I don’t know what expertise Raelene Castle brings to Australian Rugby so, with the game in crisis, here are some questions for her.
This is still my game: Folau
Israel Folau insists the controversy in which he has been embroiled has not reduced his chances of remaining in rugby.
Fairer sex, but not always best
The inclusion of female directors does not appear to have improved company ethics.
Deveny and the politics of hate
Indulged attention-seekers are unable to say what they are for, only what they are against.
What free speech is all about
Just like Israel Folau, the All Blacks and Black Ferns, who star in a new ad for sponsor AIG, are entitled to their say on discrimination | WATCH
All Blacks thumb noses at Folau
The All Blacks and the Black Ferns, the New Zealand women’s team, have made it clear they strongly disagree Israel Folau.
ABC chops ‘soft’ China website
The ABC is moving to shut down a website criticised for complying with Beijing’s censorship requirements.
Christians may dive into closet
A perfect storm is brewing over religious freedom and Christians may need to hide their love of God in the closet vacated by gays.
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.
‘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.
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