Israel Folau back in test rugby after Tonga selection Israel Folau will return to test rugby for the first since he was sacked by Rugby Australia three years ago when Tonga take on Fiji … Rugby • 30 Jun
Folau set for international rugby return with Tonga Israel Folau will make his return to international rugby with Tonga, three years after his Wallabies contract was terminated over a controversial social media post. Rugby • 27 May
Folau links up with ex-Munster coach Penney in Japan Dual-code international Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying "hell awaits" gay people, will play club rugby in Japan next … Rugby • 05 Jul 21
Folau to head back Down Under Catalans Dragons have agreed to release controversial dual code international Israel Folau from the rest of his contract to enable him to resume his career … Rugby • 28 Jun 21
Folau begins legal action to make playing comeback Israel Folau has begun legal action in an attempt to make a playing comeback in Australia this weekend. Rugby • 28 May 21
Unrepentant Folau joins second-tier rugby league team Israel Folau signed up to play for a second-tier Australian rugby league team in his latest bid to end a sporting exile sparked by his … Rugby • 21 May 21
Folau declines to take a knee before Super League game Australian rugby player Israel Folau was at the centre of fresh controversy when he opted against taking a knee in a Super League anti-racism protest, … Rugby • 02 Aug 20
Israel Folau signs new deal with Dragons Israel Folau has signed a new deal with Catalans Dragons, keeping him in Super League until the end of 2021. Rugby • 03 Jul 20
Fan claims she was told to remove flag at Folau debut A supporter has claimed she was asked to remove a rainbow flag after displaying it in the ground as Israel Folau made his debut for … Rugby • 16 Feb 20
Folau set to make Catalans debut this weekend Israel Folau will make his Super League debut for Catalans Dragons against Castleford in Perpignan on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Feb 20
Super League CEO admits Folau signing a mistake Robert Elstone, the chief executive of rugby's Super League, has said they arrived at the "wrong conclusion" in sanctioning the signing of Israel Folau by … Rugby • 07 Feb 20
Dragons defend decision to sign Folau as rivals fume Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara has defended his club's controversial signing of Israel Folau as chairman Bernard Guasch prepares to face the music from his … Rugby • 04 Feb 20
Catalans Dragons chairman to explain Folau decision Israel Folau has begun training with his new team-mates in the south of France as Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch prepares to face the music … Rugby • 04 Feb 20
Pride protests planned as Folau arrival sparks backlash Catalans Dragons' controversial signing Israel Folau can expect to face protests on his first visit to England. Rugby • 29 Jan 20
Israel Folau joins Super League outfit Catalans Dragons Catalans Dragons have announced the signing of controversial Australian outside back Israel Folau with immediate effect. Rugby • 28 Jan 20
Folau settlement was a 'commercial decision' - RA boss Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has defended the governing body's settlement with Israel Folau as a "commercial decision" and necessary to avoid the cost and … Rugby • 05 Dec 19
Israel Folau settles legal claim with Rugby Australia Former Australian rugby union player Israel Folau has settled his legal dispute with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union after his dismissal for … Rugby • 04 Dec 19
Rugby League chiefs: No decision yet on Folau to Tonga Israel Folau may be thwarted in his bid to play for Tonga in their rugby league internationals against Great Britain and his native Australia in … Rugby • 23 Sep 19
Folau claims "unreasonable restraint of trade" in case Israel Folau says Rugby Australia's termination of his playing contract over a homophobic social media post is an "unreasonable restraint of trade". Rugby • 29 Aug 19
Israel Folau steps up legal action for unfair dismissal Israel Folau says he has started legal action against Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs for unfair dismissal. Rugby • 01 Aug 19
Folau and Rugby Australia fail to reach settlement Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have failed to reach a settlement at a conciliation hearing, paving the way for the case to head to court. Rugby • 28 Jun 19
Israel Folau's fundraising page taken down An online fundraising page by sacked former Wallabies full-back Israel Folau has been taken down for violating GoFundMe's terms of service, the crowdfunding platform has … Rugby • 24 Jun 19
Folau criticised for 'fight of his life' GoFundMe page Sacked former Wallabies full-back Israel Folau has been accused of greed after launching an online fundraising drive for his legal action against Rugby Australia. Rugby • 21 Jun 19
Folau asks for donations to help his legal case Sacked dual-code international Israel Folau has launched a bid to raise €1.83m from the public to fight his legal case against Rugby Australia. Rugby • 20 Jun 19
Tonga offer Folau international lifeline Israel Folau has been offered a route back to international rugby with Tonga. Rugby • 13 Jun 19
