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# Face of the day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1944/
- Published: 2019-05-05T18:30:48.000Z
- Updated: 2019-07-07T22:04:21.000Z
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Blog, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 04:14

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> Australian rugby could reportedly be on the brink of financial ruin as they face losing more than AU$12million (NZ$12.69m) should [Israel Folau](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/112128279/israel-folau-how-wallabies-stars-antigay-posts-left-his-career-hanging-by-a-thread?ref=goodoil.news) be paid out the remainder of his lucrative contract following [the outcome of his code of conduct hearing.](http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/112464195/rugbys-dday-arrives-but-end-not-in-sight-as-folau-prepares-for-fight-of-career?ref=goodoil.news)  
> Folau’s [legal battle with Rugby Australia (RA) got underway at the governing body’s Sydney headquarters on Saturday](http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/112465861/israel-folau-hearing-underway-as-rugby-star-kept-away-from-waiting-media?ref=goodoil.news) and the Wallabies and Waratahs fullback is arguing that his sacking is unlawful.  
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> [Stuff](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/112468166/israel-folau-australian-rugby-facing-damaging-financial-fallout-after-legal-battle?rm=m&ref=goodoil.news)