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.
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.
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”.
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.
Folau to make Test rugby return
Three years after playing his final Test for the Wallabies, Israel Folau will make his return to international rugby in July’s Pacific Nations Cup.
Unrepentant Folau targets World Cup return with Tonga
Controversial fullback Israel Folau is “definitely interested” in playing for Tonga at next year’s Rugby World Cup and has “no regrets” over comments that ended his Wallabies career.
