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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.

The New Daily

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.

ABC News

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

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NRL joins growing number of sporting codes backing Indigenous voice to parliament

Major Australian sporting organisations expected to play a significant role in the yes campaign, with AFL and Cricket Australia yet to announce a stance

The Guardian - AU

Andy Marinos tenders shock resignation as Rugby Australia CEO

Rugby Australia is searching for a new chief executive after Andy Marinos stepped down to ‘pursue new opportunities’

The Guardian - AU

New twist in Fiji Rugby Union crisis as Frank Bainimarama and board forced to resign

A dark cloud hangs over Fiji Rugby Union as the board is forced to resign over technicalities after a week of drama that has included no money being available to feed players.

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Melbourne Storm chair pleads with NRL boss to abandon plans for rugby union raid

Melbourne Storm chair Matt Tripp appeals to Peter V'Landys not to use the NRL's money to chase rugby union stars and to instead invest in keeping the league's big names.

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Nic White, James Slipper facing contract wait before Rugby World Cup

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says Rugby Australia may need to come to the table and help re-sign s Nic White and James Slipper.

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Broncos working on Haas deal, Walters shrugs rugby off

Brisbane will use the coming weeks to finalise a contract offer for superstar prop Payne Haas, who has been linked with a move to rugby union from 2025.

AAP

Robinson shuts down calls to fast-track Suaalii's exit

Coach Trent Robinson has scoffed at suggestions Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii should join Rugby Australia immediately rather than see out his Sydney Roosters contract.

AAP

Australia rugby war as NRL chief slams counterparts 'cry babies' after star swaps codes

Civil war has broken out between the two rugby disciplines in Australia after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii agreed a big-money code-swap, leading Hamish McLennan to brand his counterparts 'cry babies'

Daily Mirror

In Joseph Suaalii Australian rugby has something it so desperately needs

Rugby Australia has bought a supremely marketable, freakishly talented player who will also be a powerful bargaining chip

The Guardian - AU

Rugby Australia labels NRL 'cry-babies' after confirmation of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's code switch

Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan laughs off the NRL's reaction to Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's decision to switch codes, while defending the size of the contract offered to the Sydney Roosters star.

ABC News

Rugby union will keep coming for NRL players: Roosters

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's Roosters teammates expect Rugby Australia to keep spruiking to the NRL's best but are backing the talent pool to stand up to the raids.

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Tonight's rugby news as radical World Cup red card law change on cards in move supported by Sam Warburton

Here's your rugby evening headlines for Saturday, March 25

The Guardian - AU

NRL star Joseph Suaalii to switch codes for three-year contract with Rugby Australia

RA and NSW Waratahs sign Roosters talent from October meaning Suaalii could play for Eddie Jones’ Wallabies in 2025

AAP

Suaalii to join Waratahs after RA confirms code switch

Rugby Australia has confirmed that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will leave the NRL's Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024 to play rugby until at least the end of 2027.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones cagey on reported bid to lure NRL star Joseph Suaalii

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has dodged questions amid reports Rugby Australia has lured Suaalii to the 15-man code from 2025 on a $1.6m contract

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AAP

Jones coy as Rugby Australia closes in on NRL's Suaalii

Rugby Australia has reportedly pulled off its biggest coup in years by poaching NRL star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, but Eddie Jones was coy when quizzed about it.

AAP

RA boss philosophical about rugby stars that got away

Rugby Australia's Andy Marinos isn't overly concerned about losing stars to rival countries but accepts head office needs to step up its talent identification.

ABC News

Rugby Australia to trial lowering legal tackle height from shoulder lines to sternum

Rugby Australia says it will participate in a trial of lowering tackle heights in community rugby to below the sternum to help protect players from head injuries and concussion.

AAP

Jones backs Tupou to be world's best tighthead

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says Taniela Tupou's second coming will turn him into the world's best tighthead after the prop secured his future in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

New Wallabies era opens door for new wave of Super Rugby Pacific hopefuls

In a World Cup year, the coaches of Australia’s five provinces are as much on notice as the players

AAP

Tupou's Super move solidifies Wallabies' pack

Coach Eddie Jones will need new assistants, but Taniela Tupou's move to the Rebels and Angus Bell's contract extension have shored up the Wallabies' front-row.

AAP

Lions challenge a lure as Tupou weighs rugby future

Taniela Tupou has speculated on his future in Australian rugby with a desire to wear the gold jersey against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 a factor.

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