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The New Zealand PM said “I may not like what you’re saying but I’ll defend your right to say it”.

One key sponsor has pulled its support from the code, while another has said rugby should be inclusive of all views.

“I fronted the cover of the Star Observer magazine to show my support for the Bingham Cup. I believe in inclusion. In my heart, I know I do not have any phobia towards anyone”

“Qantas objecting to what Folau is saying about homosexuality is beyond laughable”

While he admitted he could have conveyed his religious views in a more positive way, he didn’t commit to change his social media use to fall in line with Rugby Australia policy.

“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake”

“We’ve made clear to Rugby Australia that we find the comments very disappointing”

Last year the rugby player came out against marriage equality, saying that he wouldn’t support a Yes vote in the postal survey.

“It’s not judgemental or anything, it doesn’t affect me”

Folau was once on the cover of Star Observer for an article about ending homophobia in sport.