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Maria Folau not sanctioned for sharing Israel's fundraiser

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The netballer wife of sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau has been spared punishment by her sport’s peak Australian body after posting his bid for cash on her social media.

Maria Folau, who plays for Adelaide Thunderbirds in Super Netball, re-posted her husband’s online campaign in which he hopes to raise $3 million to fund his legal fight against Rugby Australia (RA).

It comes after his $4 million RA contract was terminated in May, following a social media post citing the Bible was deemed homophobic.

Netball Australia and Suncorp Super Netball released a joint statement on Sunday in which they said they were aware of Maria Folau’s post.

“There is no action required by the league,” the statement read, adding their commitment to welcoming, inclusive and supportive places for all people involved in the game.

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

More than $645,000 in donations to Israel Folau’s online fundraising page has already been donated by 8550 people as of Sunday afternoon.

Folau is requesting donations despite a reported $7 million property portfolio and the recent sale of a $500,000 Lamborghini.

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In his initial plea for donations, Folau said he had “the fight of my life on my hands”.

He has launched legal proceedings with the Fair Work Commission against RA and is seeking up to $10 million in damages.

RA chief executive Raelene Castle previously told Nine News the online fundraising platform was for sick children to get help and not the right strategy for the former NSW Waratahs fullback.

© AAP

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