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Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
AFP, Published on 23/03/2022
» TOKYO: Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over the homophobic comments that ended his Wallabies career.
Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side
AFP, Published on 05/07/2021
» TOKYO - Dual-code international Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying "hell awaits" gay people, will play club rugby in Japan next season, it was announced Monday.
Japan's Yamada eyes World Cup spot with French club stint
AFP, Published on 20/08/2019
» PARIS: Japan winger Akihito Yamada said on Monday he is still targeting a spot in his country's Rugby World Cup squad after joining French club Lyon on-loan.