Israel Folau - Breach of contract or right to free speech?

[PZ.]

He can play for QLD... that suits me just fine

If he mutes his God Bothering then we'll know who the real winner is.

 

[sptrawler]

The story that just keeps on giving, Rugby Australia's greatest own goal just keeps playing out, obviously IQ tests aren't a prerequisite. ?
One banned in the name of inclusiveness, the rest banned in the name of exclusion.?

RLPA bans players from poll as Folau gains support

Early polling suggests Israel Folau’s bid for an NRL return has strong support among players.

www.smh.com.au

From the article:
The Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA) has prohibited its members from completing the annual player poll, making a host of demands including the removal of a question about Israel Folau.

Sources with knowledge of discussions told the Herald that RLPA boss Clint Newton considers the Folau question divisive and wants it removed, concerned that the anonymous views of the players may not reflect the views of those running the union. The complaints appear to have fallen on deaf ears, with the NRL refusing to budge.

It kind of asks the question, "why have an annual player poll", if you don't want them to give their opinion.

 

[sptrawler]

Sounds as though registration is imminent.

QRL could use code of conduct to terminate registration if Folau makes anti-gay posts

The QRL announced on Wednesday it would approve Folau’s bid to return to grassroots rugby league on the proviso he obtains a release from Catalans Dragons.

www.smh.com.au

 

[sptrawler]

Israel Folau to play rugby league on the weekend, it will be interesting to see the crowd response.
There must be a lot of ex rugby Australia management, wondering what the brain fart was about, meanwhile Qantas has moved on to bigger problems. ?

Folau to make his Southport Tigers debut this weekend

Before he flies off to play Japanese rugby, Israel Folau and great mate Tony Williams will make their debuts for in the third-tier Gold Coast competition.

www.smh.com.au

 

[sptrawler]

Rugby Australia to investigate the behaviour of the Olympic Rugby 7 team.

RA, FA investigate flight incident from Tokyo

Rugby Australia is investigating an incident involving the men's Rugby 7's team on the flight home from the Tokyo Olympic Games.

tv5.espn.com

Australians party in Olympic Village: trash rooms, break beds - R6Nationals

Australian athletes took partying to a new level inside the Olympic Village in Tokyo. Olympians from Australia’s rowing and rugby teams reportedly partied

www.r6nationals.gg

One hopes they never told anyone to go to hell, or there will be hell to pay. ?