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Valetini joins the greats with second John Eales Medal

Dynamic back-rower Rob Valetini has become only the third player to win successive John Eales Medals as the Wallabies' player of the year.

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Nothing could stop me from joining rugby, says Suaalii

Code-hopping star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes he is ready to wear the Wallabies jumper, and says nothing was going to stop him from joining rugby union.

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Origin call sparks no second thoughts for Suaalii

Sydney Roosters star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says playing State of Origin won't prompt him to rethink his three-year deal to move to rugby union.

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Israel Folau makes try-scoring rugby comeback in Japan

After nine months out of action, controversial code-hopper Israel Folau has made a try-scoring return to the 15-player game in Japan.

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The Australian who ascended to the helm of a Republican-linked fundamentalist Christian group

Martyn Iles, the former head of the Australian Christian Lobby, is set to lead a lucrative creationist group that built a replica Noah’s Ark – and has fresh ambitions for Australia

The Guardian - AU

What is ‘heteroactivism’? How sports became a battleground for opposing LGBTIQ+ progress

There has been a sharp increase in public resistance and backlash to the advancement of LGBTIQ+ inclusion and equality recently. The UK charity Stonewall reports that LGBTIQ+ recorded hate crimes in the UK have increased in recent years, and in Australia, there has been a large uptick in anti-LGBTIQ+ related…

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20 players switch countries for Rugby World Cup as official squads named

A host of stars will be representing a second Test nation in France with 10 All Blacks and former England prospects all switching sides

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The Israel Folau controversy: can we talk about it yet?

It’s unclear whether we’re any more capable today of having a civil discussion on the Folau controversy than we were four years ago.

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Today's rugby news as Sexton 'f***ing disgrace' claim emerges and Alun Wyn Jones changes Eddie's mind

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Eddie Jones enjoys winning return as skilful Barbarians outscore World XV

Eddie Jones enjoyed his return to Twickenham with the Barbarians as they won 48-42 against a World XV featuring Israel Folau, who was roundly booed

The Guardian - UK

Steve Hansen urges rugby to support Israel Folau after Twickenham boos in World XV outing

Steve Hansen urged rugby to support Israel Folau after the Tonga star was booed every time he touched the ball at Twickenham.

Evening Standard

Steve Hansen says Israel Folau must be allowed to move on from anti-gay comments

The devout Christian was sacked by RA in 2019 for publishing a series of discriminatory posts on social media.

The Independent UK

Bristol Bears star Semi Radradra signs off in style despite the Barbarians beating his World XV side

The Barbarians beat the World XV 48-42 at Twickenham in an open highly entertaining game

Bristol Post

Israel Folau beaten and jeered as Barbarians win Twickenham clash

The 34-year-old made a series of anti-gay social media posts in 2019.

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RFU to raise Pride flag above Twickenham for Israel Folau return after anti-gay comments

Israel Folau will run out at Twickenham this weekend as part of a World XV with the Pride flag flying above the stadium as the controversial rugby star continues to face backlash for his anti-gay comments

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Welsh regions in talks on shock plan to bolster weaker teams in URC draft

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The Independent UK

Wales great Alun Wyn Jones to captain Barbarians against World XV at Twickenham

Jones called time on his international career on Friday after winning 170 caps for Wales and the British and Irish Lions.

Wales Online

Alun Wyn Jones to captain Baa-Baas just days after Wales retirement as teams named for star-studded clash with World XV

Test rugby's most-capped player announced his retirement from international rugby last week

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‘Some people hurt’: Fresh pride flag drama engulfs Folau

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen acknowledges his selection of ex-Wallaby Israel Folau for a world team is controversial.

ABC News

Israel Folau selected for World XV in rugby union match vs Barbarians, Twickenham to fly pride flag

World XV coach Steve Hansen claims the selection of Israel Folau can help highlight inclusion after the RFU says it will fly the pride flag at Twickenham on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

England have ‘easy ride’ at World Cup but will not win it, claims Steve Hansen

England are in the favourable half of the draw at the World Cup, according to Steve Hansen but do not feature on his list of contenders for the trophy

AFP

World XV boss Hansen defends selection of controversial rugby star Folau

London (AFP) - Steve Hansen acknowledged on Tuesday the hurt he caused by selecting former Australia rugby star Israel Folau in a World XV squad to play the Barbarians but said he had to pick the "best team".

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as World XV defend controversial selection and star withdraws from World Cup for family reasons

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Evening Standard

Steven Hansen defends Israel Folau selection for World XV as he backs decision to fly pride flag at Twickenham

Folau had his Australia contract terminated in 2019 over homophobic social media posts

The Independent UK

Israel Folau’s World XV coach welcomes decision to fly pride flag at Twickenham

Steve Hansen selected the controversial Folau in his squad to face the Barbarians on Sunday.

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