Homophobia

Israel Folau will not appeal against his sacking by Rugby Australia but says his decision is "in no way an acceptance of the judicial panel's findings".

Rugby referee Nigel Owens says Israel Folau's sacking by Rugby Australia for anti-gay comments was an important step for the sport.

The TV host's homophobic remarks during the semi-final sparked indignation on social media.

Israel Folau says he resisted opportunities to make his situation "a little bit easier" because it would be doing "Satan's" work.

Israel Folau gives evidence on the first day of a hearing into his sacking for a social media post saying "hell awaits" gay people.

Israel Folau could still be paid by Rugby Australia despite his sacking, says former rugby union international Pat Howard.

The Welsh assembly says it did not know a charity linked to a "homophobic" pastor held events there.

Israel Folau's future will be decided at a code of conduct hearing on 4 May after the full-back was sacked by Rugby Australia.

There are calls for politicians to boycott the pastor's church after he called homosexuality a "sin".