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Explainer: does Rugby Australia have legal grounds to sack Israel Folau for anti-gay social media posts?
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Israel Folau supporters call for boycott of rugby and Qantas after sacking over anti-gay social media post | South China Morning Post
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Australian rugby star Israel Folau criticised by sport's governing body for homophobic social media posts | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
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Rugby star Israel Folau avoids punishment over anti-gay comments on social media | World News | Sky News
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Rugby Australia responds to Israel Folau's latest homophobic social media posts | Sporting News Australia
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