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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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Wales Online

‘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.

The New Daily

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.

ABC News

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

The Guardian - UK

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

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones blocked from picking several England players for Barbarians

Steve Borthwick’s World Cup preparations mean Eddie Jones, who is coaching the Barbarians against a World XV at Twickenham, cannot select a host of England internationals

Wales Online

Barbarians v World XV squads in full as seven Wales stars play

A number of Warren Gatland's World Cup squad will play in the match

The New Daily

Israel Folau doco examines how a legend became an outcast

This is the story of how a social media post landed Israel Folau in a culture war, and for the first time, features crucial Pasifika voices.

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ABC News

How Israel Folau became the most controversial figure in Australian sport

His contributions to rugby league and union are beyond reproach, however, his sacking from the Wallabies after expressing his religious beliefs sparked a debate that continues to polarise to this day.

Wales Online

The best players in world rugby switching countries at the Rugby World Cup

A number of players could be representing a second Test nation in France later this year

The Guardian - AU

Israel Folau: new documentary charts rise and fall of rugby star four years on

‘Folau’ explores how the former Wallaby made himself into a political and religious football by sharing his anti-LGBTQI+ views

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as sacked world superstar to join Wales players and Roberts' dream comes true

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Jiffy pays emotional tribute to Peter Thomas and winger quits club to join TV show Gladiators

The rugby stories making headlines in Wales and around the world on Thursday, May 4

The Guardian - AU

Bridgerton, Muppets Mayhem and Ten Pound Poms: what’s new to streaming in Australia this May

Plus an adaptation of a Markus Zusak novel, a big-budget sci-fi mystery and an Australian creature feature

ABC News

Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i code-hopping furore the latest in line of high-profile defections between league and union

Rugby league appears to have got itself in a tizz with the upcoming defection of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies, but his is just the latest of a long line of moves between the codes, writes Simon Smale.

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