Israel Folau

Wallabies ‘freak’ can reach Folau’s heights

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was hailed as a “freak” by his Australian midfield partner Len Ikitau after an eye-catching performance against England in his first game of professional rugby union.

Folau: I would walk into Wallabies lineup

Israel Folau has confidently said that if given the chance he would walk back into the Wallabies jersey despite playing just two Tests since his final game for Australia in 2018.

Israel Folau during training with Tonga Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images

No Folau for Tonga at World Cup

In a blow to Tonga’s World Cup aspirations, fullback Israel Folau has been omitted from Toutai Kefu’s 32-man squad for the showpiece in France due a lingering knee injury.

KOBE, JAPAN - JANUARY 08: Israel Folau of Shining Arcs Tokyo Bay Urayasu gives a thumbs up during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Shining Arcs Tokyo Bay Urayasu at Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium on January 08, 2022 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.

Hansen defends Folau call

Steve Hansen acknowledged the hurt he caused by selecting former Wallabies star Israel Folau in a World XV squad to play the Barbarians but said he had to pick the “best team”.

Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

Izzy no biggie for Bryan!

Springbok speedster Bryan Habana made light work of Wallabies challenger Israel Folau to race into the final of the shootout to crown rugby’s ultimate finisher.

Best Finisher: Habana vs Izzy

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau is hitting the line at full speed as he battles Bok legend Bryan Habana for the mantle of rugby’s finest finisher.

Boks set to face Folau at World Cup

The Springboks could come up against a familiar face at the 2023 World Cup in France after Tonga won the Asia/Pacific playoff against Hong Kong to book their place in Pool B.

Folau back from Test exile

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau says it was “awesome” to be ending his four years in the Test wilderness by making his debut for Tonga against Fiji on Saturday.

Folau, ex-All Blacks hailed as Pacific rugby star power returns

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau’s Pacific Nations Cup debut at the weekend, along with four former All Blacks, will provide a gilt-edged opportunity to raise the profile of the game in the region, the players’ association chief says.