Rugby Australia denies players were gagged during Israel Folau saga

Kepu claims handling of saga affected World Cup hopesRaelene Castle ‘insulted’ by claims over prayer groupsRugby Australia boss Raelene Castle says she has no regrets about the governing body’s handling of the Israel Folau saga after comments from former Test prop Sekope Kepu that it hurt the Wallabies’ World Cup hopes. Kepu and ex-Test centre Samu Kerevi filed affidavits in November supporting Folau’s legal case against RA, which was settled out of court in December. Folau was sacked after posting on Instagram that hell awaits homosexuals and other sinners. Related: St Helens and Hull FC to a…