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Maria Folau looks to pass during the Super Netball match between the Thunderbirds and the Swifts in Adelaide on Sunday. Photograph: Mark Brake/Getty Images
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Netball star Maria Folau free to post support of husband Israel's legal action

The New Zealand International player re-posted Israel's online campaign, which seeks to raise AUS$3m for legal action against RA, on the grounds of religious discrimination.

The former Wallaby fullback had his AUS$4m (£2.2m) contract terminated after posting 'hell awaits' sinners including adulterers and homosexuals' on Instagram.

Netball Australia have insisted that Mrs. Folau is not in breach of her contract.

In a joint statement with the Super Netball league they said: "There is no action required by the league,

"We will continue to support Maria as a valued member of the Thunderbirds and the Suncorp Super Netball league."

Chief executive of regional body Netball South Australia, Bronwyn Klei said:

"While Netball SA in no way endorses the reposting, we do not believe Maria has contravened our social media policy."

Folau is a Silver Fern and Commonwealth Games gold medallist and is set to play for her country at this summer's Netball World Cup in Liverpool.

 
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