Rugby Australia terminates Israel Folau’s contract following homophobic rant; says fullback is uncontactable
- The rugby player said homosexuals should repent as ‘hell awaits’
Rugby Australia said on Thursday that it intends to terminate superstar Israel Folau’s contract over his latest anti-gay rant, throwing the Wallabies’ World Cup plans into disarray.
Rugby Australia said it had made repeated attempts to contact the fullback since his controversial Instagram post claiming “hell awaits” gays on Wednesday.
“In the absence of compelling mitigating factors, it is our intention to terminate his contract,” the statement said.
Folau’s post read: “Warning – Drunks, Homosexuals, Adulterers, Liars, Fornicators, Thieves, Atheists, Idolaters. HELL AWAITS YOU. REPENT! ONLY JESUS SAVES”.
A later Tweet added: “The devil has blinded so many people in this world, REPENT and turn away from your evil ways. Turn to Jesus Christ who will set you free,” accompanied by a screen shot of Tasmania’s decision to make gender optional on birth certificates.