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BBC OS: Australian rugby star sacked in homophobia row

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Australian rugby star sacked in homophobia row

17/05/2019 GMT

BBC World Service - BBC OS, Australian rugby star sacked in homophobia row

Israel Folau's contract has been terminated after saying that 'hell awaits' gay people

Israel Folau's contract has been terminated after saying that 'hell awaits' gay people.

Australian rugby player Israel Folau's contract has been terminated for an Instagram post in which he said 'hell awaits' gay people. He played for the New South Wales Waratahs and was expected to compete at this year's World Cup in Japan. We speak to rugby fans in Australia to hear their thoughts on the decision. 

Also, a petition has been started to get the current series of Game of Thrones rewritten because of fans' disappointment with the story line. More than 800,000 people have already signed it. We'll hear reaction from some Game of Thrones podcasters. 

And the former WWE wrestler Ashley Massaro has died at the age of 39. Fans have sent us their memories of Ashley. 

(Photo: Rugby star Israel Folau during the round 8 Super Rugby match between the Blues and Waratahs at Eden Park on April 06, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. Credit: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

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