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Hat-trick hero Folau can't stop loss to Sungoliath

Former Wallaby Israel Folau's hat-trick for Uruyasu wasn't enough to stop a heavy loss to Tokyo Sungoliath.

AAP

Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help

Within days of American conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination, people posting on social media or commenting on his death – including TV host Jimmy Kimmel, teachers, pilots, a football team employee, and a US Secret Service employee – were being censured, suspended or sacked.

The Conversation

How the AFL stumbled, rebooted in key grassroots battle

The AFL was bruised in its battle for western Sydney before changing tack, with Andrew Dillon now upbeat a recent key uptick is only "scratching the surface".

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Former NRL stars clash in Japanese club rugby

Marika Koroibete will line up against Joey Manu in an enthralling clash in Japanese club rugby with Koroibete's Saitama Wild Knights in danger of relegation.

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Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture

The Guardian - UK

Folau's D-Rocks succumb to Lupus in yet another loss

Former Wallaby Israel Folau scored a try but his Urayasu D-Rocks suffered a fourth straight defeat in Japanese rugby, losing to Brave Lupus Tokyo.

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Israel Folau off to a hard start with D-Rocks in Japan

Israel Folau and his former fellow Wallaby and current club teammate Samu Kerevi are off to a poor start in Japanese club rugby with Urayasu D-Rocks.

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GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

Growing up in rugby league heartland, Greater Western Sydney rookie Josaia Delana remembers discovering the AFL through code-hopper Israel Folau.

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Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan

Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.

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Ireland Seek To Overcome Former Coach Schmidt's Wallabies

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will want to bow out before he takes a sabbatical with a comprehensive victory over Australia coached by former Irish handler Joe Schmidt on Saturday.

International Business Times

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 Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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…

Wales Online

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 Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Bristol Post

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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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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