Israel Folau rugby player
Israel Folau rugby player

Israel Folau

3rd Apr 1989 1.93m/103kg Fullback

Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July.   Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...

Israel Folau return imminent and could face the Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

50 years after Tonga beat Australia at Ballymore they could face again in Brisbane. Tonga coach and Wallaby legend, Toutai Kefu, is hoping the two sides will meet next year on the 50th anniversary of that...

MUST-SEE: Julian Savea has still got it

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of 31, Julian Savea has still got it!   The powerful former All Black is still producing standout moments for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific with his trademark carries.   Watch...

Israel Folau hungry to turn out for Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallaby fullback Israel Folau has indicated a strong interest in turning out for Tonga in next year’s World Cup in France.     Folau, who currently plays for the Shining Arcs in...

Michael Hooper named John Eales Medallist for record fourth time

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been named the 2021 John Eales Medallist, creating history to become the first person to win the award four times.The John Eales Medal is the highest individual honour...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year.   This amendment will now permit an international player...

Watch: Israel Folau scores a match winner on his return to rugby union

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau made a try-scoring comeback to rugby union on Saturday dotting down in the 75th minute of Shining Arcs 23-24 win over Kobe Steelers.   With Kobe leading 18-17...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team in 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws.   This amendment will now permit an international player to transfer...

Watch: George North burns Jamie Redknapp on A League of Their Own

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North delivered a savage put-down aimed at former England footballer Jamie Redknapp when the Wales star said: "I don't play a silly game".   The put-down came after a clip of George...