Folau thanks legal fund donors
Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau says he is grateful to all the benefactors who have contributed over half a million dollars to fund his legal fight against Rugby Australia.
Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau says he is grateful to all the benefactors who have contributed over half a million dollars to fund his legal fight against Rugby Australia.
The Waratahs have confirmed that coach Daryl Gibson has resigned after four seasons in charge of the Sydney-based Vodacom Super Rugby side.
Watch highlights of Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby matches, which brought big wins for the Highlanders and Chiefs while the Jaguares sealed second place by beating the Sunwolves.
The Highlanders romped to a 49-12 bonus-point win against the Waratahs in Invercargill on Friday to keep their slim playoff qualifications hopes alive.
Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has received an AUS$1 300 fine and a six-month licence suspension after a drunk-driving incident.
Former Pumas lock Le Roux Roets has had his contract with the Waratahs terminated by mutual consent after struggling for game time this season.
The Brumbies hammered the Waratahs 35-24 in Sydney on Saturday to secure top spot in the Australian conference.
Tolu Latu will be allowed to continue playing for the Waratahs, despite facing potential jail time after pleading guilty to a drunk-driving charge this week.
Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has pleaded guilty to drink driving without a valid licence.
John Folau has been granted an immediate release by the Waratahs for personal reasons in an apparent act of solidarity with brother Israel.