Israel Folau
Born: April 3, 1989 (age 35)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Weight: 16st 3lb (103kg)
Hometown: Minto, New South Wales, Australia
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Sports Mole has 90 articles about Israel Folau. Articles 1 to 40:
Israel Folau's attempt to play in Australia blocked
The Dragons were shocked to discover an attempt by Israel Folau to sign for his local club Southport Tigers despite still being contracted to them.
May 26, 10:15
Catalans Dragons consider legal action against Israel Folau
The former Australia international appeared at a press conference with Southport Tigers on Friday.
May 21, 12:14
St George Illawarra drop pursuit of Israel Folau
Folau is under contract with the Catalans for 2021, but the NRL club had spoken to the player about a two-year deal from this season.
Feb 3, 11:10
Israel Folau and Catalans Dragons in "constant dialogue"
The 31-year-old returned to Australia at the end of last season with his wife and newborn baby and has yet to report back to Perpignan.
Feb 2, 11:05
Warrington overcome jetlagged Catalans Dragons to maintain 100% record
The French team had a tortuous journey to England.
Sep 25, 21:27
Israel Folau inspires Catalans to victory over Castleford after refusing to take knee
Israel Folau declined to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement for the second successive week.
Aug 8, 19:05
Picture of the day: George North carries Israel Folau in Lions Test
George North does everything in his power to stop Israel Folau.
Jun 29, 07:33
Israel Folau in focus after helping Catalans to win in first game in England
A quiet start at Hull for the controversial dual-code international who made a telling late intervention is his side's 35-29 win.
Mar 1, 19:10
Catalans claim dramatic win at Hull FC
Israel Folau's a superb catch fro ma short kick-off helped create the winning try.
Mar 1, 17:30
Liverpool, Armand Duplantis, Son Heung-min: The sporting weekend in pictures
England produced a thrilling run chase to win their T20 series in South Africa this weekend.
Feb 17, 06:48
Hull to allow rainbow flags at Israel Folau's first Catalans match in England
Castleford supporters claimed that they were asked to remove flags supporting the LGBT movement on Saturday.
Feb 16, 15:58
Israel Folau scores on Catalans debut
Folau scored a try with his first touch.
Feb 15, 21:18
Israel Folau: "I thought about ending my career"
Israel Folau has not played since being sacked by Rugby Australia last May for posting homophobic comments on social media.
Feb 14, 12:29
Steve McNamara unsure when Israel Folau will make Catalans Dragons debut
The 30-year-old dual-code international has two training sessions to prove he is ready to face Castleford on Saturday.
Feb 11, 13:51
Israel Folau left out of Catalans Dragons squad against Wakefield
The dual-code Australia international could instead make his bow against Castleford in Perpignan.
Feb 7, 14:13
Clubs vote to tighten rules on Israel Folau-type signings
Catalans Dragons' signing of Israel Folau was met by fierce criticism.
Feb 5, 18:07
Catalans Dragons chairman skips Super League summit about Israel Folau signing
The former Australia international arrived in Perpignan at the weekend to begin training with his new club.
Feb 5, 12:10
Catalans Dragons head coach Steve McNamara defends Israel Folau signing
The French club defied the will of both Super League and the Rugby Football League with the signing.
Feb 4, 21:27
Israel Folau begins training with Catalans Dragons following controversial move
The former Australia international is thought to have flown in on Monday and was seen arriving at Stade Gilbert Brutus on Tuesday morning.
Feb 4, 10:43
Catalans Dragons chairman Israel Folau signing as major "coup" for rugby league
Israel Folau was sacked by Rugby Australia last May for homophobic social media posts.
Jan 29, 20:05
Keegan Hirst hits out at "disappointing" Israel Folau return after homophobic comments
The openly-gay former Super League player says the deal is a slap in the face.
Jan 29, 10:23
Gareth Thomas vows to boycott Israel Folau matches
Catalans Dragons have signed the controversial full-back, who made homophobic comments on social media.
Jan 29, 08:55
Wigan declare 'Pride Day' for visit of Israel Folau's Catalans Dragons
The Australian has made homophobic comments on social media and was sacked by Rugby Australia.
Jan 28, 23:30
Catalans Dragons widely criticised for controversial Israel Folau signing
The 30-year-old dual-code international was sacked by Rugby Australia last May for making homophobic comments on social media.
Jan 28, 15:15
Israel Folau settles legal dispute after sacking for homophobic post
The former rugby player said on Instagram that hell awaits 'drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters'.
Dec 4, 07:49
RLIF denies Tonga claim that Israel Folau has been approved for switch
The former Australia dual-code star hopes to play rugby league for his parents' homeland.
Sep 23, 17:01
Israel Folau to play rugby league with Tonga
The back was sacked from Australia's rugby union side for homophobic comments.
Sep 23, 12:23
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
Sep 20, 10:09
Israel Folau starts legal action after being fired for anti-gay social media posts
The 30-year-old Christian says his contract termination was an unlawful act of religious discrimination.
Aug 1, 08:54
Israel Folau fails to reach settlement with Rugby Australia
The case could now be headed to Australia's Federal Court.
Jun 28, 08:28
Israel Folau fundraising page removed for 'violating terms of service'
The crowdfunding platform took the fundraising page down on Monday.
Jun 24, 04:37
Former Australia players hit out at 'greedy' Israel Folau over GoFundMe page
The former Wallabies full-back was sacked over social media posts that all homosexuals would go to hell.
Jun 21, 11:38
Israel Folau offered to play for Tonga after Australia axe
Folau's brother John is set to be named in Tonga's squad for this year's World Cup.
Jun 13, 11:21
Rugby Australia hits back at Folau over alleged leaks
Folau's contract was terminated after he posted homophobic remarks on social media.
Jun 8, 15:00
Israel Folau fails to appeal sacking after homophobic post
The 30-year-old's four-year deal was terminated last week.
May 20, 06:16
Israel Folau "deeply saddened" by Australia axe
The 30-year-old's four-year deal has been terminated.
May 17, 11:51
Rugby Australia terminate Israel Folau contract over homophobic comments
Folau was sacked following a homophobic social media post.
May 17, 09:01
Israel Folau guilty of "high-level" conduct breach for homophobic post
The Wallabies full-back faced a hearing after being issued with a breach notice by Rugby Australia over his homophobic social media posts.
May 7, 10:39
Israel Folau asks for hearing over homophobic social media post
RA said the request from the Wallabies full-back was 'not an unexpected outcome'.
Apr 17, 07:49
Billy Vunipola warned by Saracens over Israel Folau support
England number eight insists his "intention was never to cause suffering" - but stops short of apologising.
Apr 16, 04:41
