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.
4 years ago
Catalans Dragons consider legal action against Israel Folau
The former Australia international appeared at a press conference with Southport Tigers on Friday.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
Warrington overcome jetlagged Catalans Dragons to maintain 100% record
The French team had a tortuous journey to England.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Picture of the day: George North carries Israel Folau in Lions Test
George North does everything in his power to stop Israel Folau.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Catalans claim dramatic win at Hull FC
Israel Folau's a superb catch fro ma short kick-off helped create the winning try.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Israel Folau scores on Catalans debut
Folau scored a try with his first touch.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Israel Folau left out of Catalans Dragons squad against Wakefield
The dual-code Australia international could instead make his bow against Castleford in Perpignan.
5 years ago
Clubs vote to tighten rules on Israel Folau-type signings
Catalans Dragons' signing of Israel Folau was met by fierce criticism.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Gareth Thomas vows to boycott Israel Folau matches
Catalans Dragons have signed the controversial full-back, who made homophobic comments on social media.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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'.
5 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Israel Folau to play rugby league with Tonga
The back was sacked from Australia's rugby union side for homophobic comments.
6 years ago
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Israel Folau fails to reach settlement with Rugby Australia
The case could now be headed to Australia's Federal Court.
6 years ago
Israel Folau fundraising page removed for 'violating terms of service'
The crowdfunding platform took the fundraising page down on Monday.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Rugby Australia hits back at Folau over alleged leaks
Folau's contract was terminated after he posted homophobic remarks on social media.
6 years ago
Israel Folau fails to appeal sacking after homophobic post
The 30-year-old's four-year deal was terminated last week.
6 years ago
Israel Folau "deeply saddened" by Australia axe
The 30-year-old's four-year deal has been terminated.
6 years ago
Rugby Australia terminate Israel Folau contract over homophobic comments
Folau was sacked following a homophobic social media post.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Israel Folau asks for hearing over homophobic social media post
RA said the request from the Wallabies full-back was 'not an unexpected outcome'.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
