An English rugby player received a 10-week suspension Thursday for grabbing an opponent's genitals during a match last weekend. A viral video showed Joe Marler, a loose head prop for England, … [Read more...] about English Rugby Player Suspended 10 Weeks for Grabbing Opponent’s Genitals: WATCH
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French Rugby Team Awards New Contract to Israel Folau, Who Said ‘Hell Awaits All Homosexuals’
The French rugby team Catalans Dragons has signed Israel Folau, who was canned by Rugby Australian after remarks on social media that "Hell awaits all homosexuals" (among other anti-LGTBQ statements) … [Read more...] about French Rugby Team Awards New Contract to Israel Folau, Who Said ‘Hell Awaits All Homosexuals’
Israel Folau, Rugby Star Canned for Homophobic Statements, Releases Unbelievable Statement After Settlement of $14M Claim
Australian rugby star Israel Folau released a statement following a settlement with Rugby Australia after he was canned over anti-LGBTQ remarks on social media including "Hell awaits Homosexuals" and … [Read more...] about Israel Folau, Rugby Star Canned for Homophobic Statements, Releases Unbelievable Statement After Settlement of $14M Claim
Disgraced Rugby Star Israel Folau Blames Deadly Australian Bushfires on Gay Marriage: WATCH
Disgraced Australian rugby star and evangelical Christian Israel Folau, who was fired by Rugby Australia after social media posts that gays are going to end up in Hell, is causing outrage again … [Read more...] about Disgraced Rugby Star Israel Folau Blames Deadly Australian Bushfires on Gay Marriage: WATCH
Fired Homophobic Rugby Star Israel Folau, Who Said Hell Awaits Gay People, Just Got Picked Up by a New Team
Israel Folau, the evangelical Christian Australian rugby star who was fired after social media posts that gays are going to end up in Hell, just got picked up by a new team. CNN reports: "Disgraced … [Read more...] about Fired Homophobic Rugby Star Israel Folau, Who Said Hell Awaits Gay People, Just Got Picked Up by a New Team
Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Comes Out as HIV-Positive After Blackmail Threat: WATCH
Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas has come out as HIV-positive after "evil" people threatened to go public with his condition without his consent. Thomas was called the bravest athlete in sports when he … [Read more...] about Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Comes Out as HIV-Positive After Blackmail Threat: WATCH
Israel Folau Sues Rugby Australia for $10 Million Over Firing for Homophobic Remarks
Former Rugby Australia player Israel Folau has officially filed a lawsuit against the organization that fired him for homophobic remarks, seeking A$10m ($6.8m US). BBC reports: "He argues his … [Read more...] about Israel Folau Sues Rugby Australia for $10 Million Over Firing for Homophobic Remarks
Christian Group Raises Over $1 Million in New Crowdfunding Effort for Anti-Gay Rugby Player Israel Folau After GoFundMe Cancellation
The Australian Christian Lobby claimed it had raised $1,540,395 ($1,073,794 US) as of this posting for fired anti-gay rugby player Israel Folau after GoFundMe shut its campaign down over the weekend … [Read more...] about Christian Group Raises Over $1 Million in New Crowdfunding Effort for Anti-Gay Rugby Player Israel Folau After GoFundMe Cancellation
GoFundMe Shuts Down Anti-Gay Rugby Star Israel Folau’s Hateful Money Beg
On Friday we reported that fired rugby superstar Israel Folau had raised nearly half a million dollars on a GoFundMe campaign after begging supporters to fund his legal defense. GoFundMe shut the … [Read more...] about GoFundMe Shuts Down Anti-Gay Rugby Star Israel Folau’s Hateful Money Beg
Anti-Gay Australian Rugby Superstar Raises $460K in GoFundMe Money Beg for Defense of His Hateful Religious Views
Fired rugby superstar Israel Folau has raised nearly half a million dollars on a GoFundMe campaign after begging supporters to fund his legal defense. Folau, who is hoping to make $3 million on the … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Australian Rugby Superstar Raises $460K in GoFundMe Money Beg for Defense of His Hateful Religious Views
