By Daily Mail Australia Reporter
Published: 01:17 BST, 24 June 2019 | Updated: 01:30 BST, 24 June 2019
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Israel Folau's GoFundMe campaign appears to have been taken down after supporters donated more than $750,000 to support his legal battle against Rugby Australia.
The rugby star called on regular Australians to fund his $3million legal fees after he was sacked for breaching his contract with a homophobic post.
On Monday, the page was disabled and read 'Campaign Not Found'.
It is understood Folau's campaign somehow breached GoFundMe's terms of service.
The fullback of Tongan descent said he and his wife Maria (pictured together) have spent $100,000 of his own money on legal bills so far - but are bracing for much higher fees to come
Folau was sacked last month for comments on social media, including claiming that homosexuals are destined for hell unless they repent for their sins.
The devout Christian, who has hosted a series of controversial church sermons in Sydney, has launched legal proceedings with the Fair Work Commission against Rugby Australia and is seeking up to $10million in damages.
Folau launched a GoFundMe page on Tuesday asking for donations for his legal bills.
The star player signed a four-year contract in 2018 worth an estimated $5million and has been one of the country's best paid sportsmen since joining rugby union in 2013.
But despite
