Israel Folau claims Rugby Australia contract cancellation cost him $14m

Rugby union star also alleges in damages bid that a tribunal member in his case was biased

Israel Folau has alleged the cost of Rugby Australia cancelling his contract over his anti-gay social media posts has added up to $14m, according to court documents.

The rugby union star has also claimed one of the tribunal members who decided his case is biased because she has been involved in pro-LGBTI organisations.

Folau had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia in May over an Instagram post in which he said gay people, among others, were destined for hell.

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