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.
Tonga ready to welcome Folau with open arms
Former captain Aleki Lutui says controversial star Israel Folau would be welcomed into Tonga’s Test set-up in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup.
Pacific Island teams can now become rugby powerhouses
The likes of former All Black Charles Piutau and ex-Wallaby Israel Folau can play for Tonga from 2022 after a ground-breaking World Rugby council vote, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Folau in legal battle to resurrect career
Israel Folau has applied for a Supreme Court injunction against Queensland Rugby League (QRL) in a bid to resume his career in Australia, claiming its refusal to register him amounted to a restraint of trade.
Carter masterclass sees Crusaders punish Tahs
Dan Carter scored a brace of tries in a man of the match performance to steer the 2008 Crusaders to a 34-14 win against the 2014 Waratahs in Christchurch in our interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
Folau threatens Carter’s Super Rugby legacy
Vengeance will be up for grabs when the 2014 Waratahs line up in Christchurch to take on the 2008 Crusaders in Game 3 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
