Super League Chair disapproves Folau signing [1]
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 11:07
Super League Chairman Robert Elstone is publicly expressing his disapproval of the Catalan Dragon’s decision to sign Israel Folau. In a joint statement with England’s Rugby Football League (RFL), Elstone said that there was widespread disappointment in the Catalan Dragons.
“Super League deplores the homophobic comments Israel Folau has made in the past, which squarely contradict our sport’s core values”, said Elstone.
“There is a strong feeling that the decision to sign him lets down many people connected to our sport.”
“I made Catalans Dragons aware of those views”,
“I have sought the opinion of informed voices connected to our game, and the majority share my disappointment that one of our clubs has chosen to sign him”,
“However, Super League does not have the authority to veto the registration of players and is satisfied by the due diligence carried out by The Rugby Football League.”
Elstone also made it clear that the Super League competition would not tolerate any “homophobic’ comments by Israel Folau.
“Catalans Dragons has assured Super League that strict guidelines are in place to prevent the player from repeating his comments.”
“They have also assured us that his contract will be terminated immediately should he do so.”