(CNN) Australia's rugby union authorities have issued Israel Folau with a code of conduct breach notice over his controversial social media post which said "hell awaits" gay people. In a statement issued Monday, Rugby Australia said the player had "committed a high-level breach of the Professional Players' Code of Conduct warranting termination of his employment contract." "It was made clear to him that any social media posts or commentary that is in any way disrespectful to people because of their sexuality will result in disciplinary action." The statewide governing body for New South Wales has "stood (Folau) down ... from all player duties with the NSW Waratahs until further notice," NSW Rugby Union said Friday. "We are pleased to see Rugby Australia's condemnation of the comments and will await the outcome of their review."

Source: CNN April 14, 2019 23:24 UTC