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Hansen: Folau must be allowed to move on from anti-gay comments

Naomi Gleit May 29, 2023

Steve Hansen. Photo: PhotoSport Steve Hansen says Israel Folau "can't be punished" for the rest of his life after the former Wallabies fullback was booed at Twickenham during the Barbarians 48-42 win over the World XV. Folau,…

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Steve Hansen selects Israel Folau for World XV

Naomi Gleit May 4, 2023

Israel Folau Photo: Photosport Former Wallabies star Israel Folau is the latest high-profile figure set to feature for Steve Hansen's World XV against the Barbarians later this month. Folau, 34, was sacked by Rugby Australia in…

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Folau gets chance to return to test rugby after making Tonga squad

Naomi Gleit May 27, 2022

Israel Folau, Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau will play for Tonga in this year's internationals. Former Wallaby Israel Folau Photo: AFP The former Wallaby and All Black players were named in an 'Ikale Tahi team announcement…

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Israel Folau returns to rugby league

Naomi Gleit May 21, 2021

Sacked former Australian rugby international has announced he's returing to rugby league with Gold Coast team Southport Tigers. The former dual-code international saw his Rugby Australia contract terminated in 2019 after he refused…