Israel Folau
Australian rugby league, Australian rules and rugby union player
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Israel Folau is an Australian professional rugby league player who plays for Catalans Dragons. He has previously played Australian rules football and rugby union. In 2019, he became the record holder for most tries scored in Super Rugby history.
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Israel Folau: Catalans Dragons player not taking knee was 'personal choice' - Steve McNamaraIsrael Folau made a "personal choice" not to take a knee before Catalans' game with St Helens, says Steve McNamara.BBC News - Published | |
Israel Folau: How Hull greeted Catalans' controversial signing in first English appearanceIsrael Folau was booed in his first Super League game on English soil on Sunday, causing plenty of debate at Hull FC's KCOM Stadium.BBC News - Published | |
Super League investigates claim fans told to remove rainbow flags during Folau debutThe Super League investigates after two fans say they were told to remove rainbow flags during Israel Folau's Catalans Dragons debut.BBC News - Published | |
Folau scores on debut as Catalans beat CastlefordIsrael Folau scores six minutes into his Super League debut as Catalans Dragons end Castleford's 100% start to the season.BBC News - Published | |
Israel Folau: Ex-Australia rugby union star considered retirement before Catalans Dragons moveIsrael Folau says he considered retiring before rugby league side Catalans Dragons handed him a career lifeline.BBC News - Published | |
Folau named in Catalans squad for first timeIsrael Folau is named in Catalans Dragons' squad for the first time and could make his Super League debut against Castleford.BBC News - Published | |
Israel Folau: Super League 'came to wrong conclusion' in Catalans deal, says chief execSuper League made the wrong call in allowing Catalans to sign controversial Israel Folau, says chief executive Robert Elstone.BBC News - Published | |
Israel Folau: Hull KR lead Super League revolt over new Catalans Dragons signingHull KR lead a revolt of Super League clubs against Catalans Dragons' signing of Israel Folau.BBC News - Published | |
Super League: Catalans Dragons 12-32 Huddersfield Giants - French side without Israel FolauAidan Sezer inspires Huddersfield to victory against a Catalans side who were without the controversial Israel Folau.BBC News - Published | |
Israel Folau: Halifax's Keegan Hirst feels 'let down' by signingHalifax's Keegan Hirst feels 'let down' by Catalans' signing of Israel Folau.BBC News - Published | |
Israel Folau: Wigan considered signing sacked rugby union internationalWigan considered signing Israel Folau but did not approach the sacked Australia rugby union international, says chairman Ian Lenagan.BBC News - Published | |
Ex-Australia rugby union international Folau joins rugby league's Catalans DragonsSacked Australia rugby union international Israel Folau makes a cross-code switch back to rugby league with a move to Catalans Dragons.BBC News - Published | |
Israel Folau: Rugby Australia denies 'backing down' with settlementCEO Raelene Castle defends a decision to settle with the Wallabies star sacked for homophobic remarks.BBC News - Published | Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby AustraliaThe former Wallabies star had been suing over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts.BBC News - Published |
Israel Folau raises compensation bid over Rugby Australia sackingIsrael Folau is now suing Rugby Australia for A$14m (£7.4m; $9.5m) in a row over his anti-gay views.BBC News - Published | Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarksIsrael Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws.BBC News - Published |
Australia unveils religious freedom bill, after rugby star sacked for 'hell awaits homosexuals' postAustralia on Thursday proposed legislation to protect people who express their religious faith outside of the workplace, a few months after Rugby Union international Israel Folau was sacked for posting..Reuters - Published | Israel Folau: Sacked player sues Rugby Australia over anti-gay rowIsrael Folau's case against Rugby Australia may set a precedent for national employment law.BBC News - Published |
Vunipola regrets impact on team-mates of defending FolauBilly Vunipola is determined not to disrupt England's World Cup plans and regrets the impact of defending Israel Folau's anti-gay comments on his team-mates.BBC News - Published | Billy Vunipola: Saracens number eight regrets impact of Folau comments on team-matesBilly Vunipola is determined not to disrupt England's World Cup plans and regrets the impact of defending Israel Folau's anti-gay comments on his team-mates.BBC News - Published |
Folau and Rugby Australia set for court in unfair dismissal caseIsrael Folau and Rugby Australia are set to go to court after failing to reach a settlement in the first stage of the unfair dismissal case.BBC News - Published | Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts.BBC News - Published |
Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.BBC News - Published | Netball Australia will not punish Folau's wife Netball star Maria Folau will not be punished for social media support for sacked rugby player husband Israel Folau, who claimed "hell awaits" gay people.BBC News - Published |
Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts.BBC News - Published | 'No Australian should be fired for practising their religion' - Folau takes legal action over sacking Australian rugby international Israel Folau is seeking "substantial remedies" after being sacked for a social media post saying "hell awaits" gay people.BBC News - Published |
