St Helens and Hull FC to allow rainbow flag protests over Israel Folau

Hull FC 18-32 St HelensJonny Lomax orchestrates Saints’ five-try winTwo of Super League’s biggest clubs have confirmed they have no objection to supporters bringing rainbow flags to their fixtures against Israel Folau’s Catalans Dragons: including the side who will be the opposition for his first Super League match in England.Folau’s Catalans debut saw him score a try in the Dragons’ 36-18 victory over Castleford, but the occasion was marred by claims from some away supporters that they were asked to remove flags backing the LGBTQ+ community after displaying them inside Stade Gilbert Brutus, where Folau made his first rugby league appearance for 10 years. Related: Flag dispute shows there is no easy way back for Catalans Dragons’ Israel Folau Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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