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Israel Folau: "I confirm I have commenced court proceedings against Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs."

Israel Folau steps up legal action for unfair dismissal

Israel Folau says he has started legal action against Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs for unfair dismissal.

James O'Connor won the last of his 44 Test caps in 2013

Wallaby World Cup boost as O'Connor returns home

James O'Connor looks set to challenge for World Cup selection after agreeing a deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union.

Rugby • 16 Jul 19

Will Genia will retire from international rugby after the World Cup

Genia to retire from Wallabies duty after World Cup

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia will retire from internationals after the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 12 Jul 19

Speaking to reporters in Sydney, Israel Folau's lawyer George Haros said it appeared that "unless things change we'll be heading to court".

Folau and Rugby Australia fail to reach settlement

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have failed to reach a settlement at a conciliation hearing, paving the way for the case to head to court.

Rugby • 28 Jun 19

Israel Folau had already received more than €450,000 in donations to the website

Israel Folau's fundraising page taken down

An online fundraising page by sacked former Wallabies full-back Israel Folau has been taken down for violating GoFundMe's terms of service, the crowdfunding platform has said.

Rugby • 24 Jun 19

Israel Folau: "There is every chance that a prominent test case like this could take years and eventually end up in the High Court of Australia."

Folau asks for donations to help his legal case

Sacked dual-code international Israel Folau has launched a bid to raise €1.83m from the public to fight his legal case against Rugby Australia.

Rugby • 20 Jun 19

Israel Folau has instigated legal action against Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia hits back at latest Folau criticism

Rugby Australia has defended its "professionalism and integrity" in the wake of further criticism from former international Israel Folau.

Rugby • 08 Jun 19

Israel Folau: 'No Australian of any faith should be fired for practising their religion.'

Folau begins legal proceedings against Rugby Australia

Israel Folau has launched legal proceedings against Rugby Australia over the termination of his contract, casting the action as the pursuit of his "right to religious freedom".

Rugby • 06 Jun 19

Israel Folau looks set for a court fight after being sacked by Australia

Courts beckon as Folau ponders appeal against sacking

After a statement saying he was deeply saddened by his sacking from Australian rugby and was considering his options on an appeal, Israel Folau's public pronouncements on the matter on Friday were limited to religious posts on social media.

Rugby • 18 May 19

Folau had previously been warned over making homophobic comments on social media in 2018

Folau 'considering options' after sacking

Wallabies full-back Israel Folau has been sacked by Rugby Australia over homophobic social media posts

Rugby • 17 May 19

Israel Folau dropped by sponsors Asics

Israel Folau has been dropped by Asics in response to homophobic social media posts he published last month.

Rugby • 08 May 19

Israel Folau will have his contract terminated by the New South Wales Waratahs

Folau guilty of 'high level' breach of code of conduct

Israel Folau has been found to have committed a "high-level breach" in his code of conduct hearing set by Rugby Australia over homophobic social media posts he made last month.

Rugby • 07 May 19

Bundee Aki: 'Yes I do believe in God but my belief is that he is a God of kindness, peace and loves people in all aspects'

Aki apologises for mistakenly liking Folau post

Bundee Aki has apologised for accidentally 'liking' Israel Folau's homophobic post on social media and claimed he did not pay full attention to the content.

Rugby • 25 Apr 19

Folau said on his Instagram account last week that 'hell awaits' for 'drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists, idolators'

Folau requests hearing over social media posts

Israel Folau has requested a code of conduct hearing after he was issued with a breach notice by Rugby Australia over his homophobic social media posts.

Rugby • 17 Apr 19

Rugby Australia to sack Folau

Wallabies full-back Israel Folau is to have his contract terminated after posting a meme on social media that said gay people would go to "hell" if they did not "repent".

Rugby • 11 Apr 19

Peter O'Mahony was taken out by Israel Folau

Folau handed one-match ban; Australia to appeal

Australia fullback Israel Folau has been handed a one-match ban by World Rugby for aerial challenges during the national team's defeat by Ireland last Saturday, although Rugby Australia are set to appeal the decision.

Rugby • 27 Jun 18

Samu in limbo for Wallabies ahead of Ireland series

The international future of Pete Samu remains in limbo with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) yet to decide on the player's release for Australia's test series against Ireland.

Rugby • 31 May 18

Israel Folau playing for Australia against Ireland in 2016

Owens: Folau's gay comments could push people over edge

Welsh referee Nigel Owens believes comments like Israel Folau's statement that gay people would be condemned to "hell" could contribute to youngsters taking their own lives.

Rugby • 08 Apr 18

Aussie rugby player suspended over drugs charges

Australia utility back Karmichael Hunt will continue to be stood down from rugby after he appeared in court in Brisbane on Monday to face charges of drug possession.

Rugby • 29 Jan 18

Rugby Australia