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A supplied image obtained on Thursday, March 28, 2019, shows Israel Folau (left) and his brother John ahead of their game together at the Waratahs for the first time against the Sunwolves. (AAP Image/NSW Rugby Union, Julius Dimataga) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Israel Folau’s brother quits Waratahs

Just three weeks after Israel Folau was sacked for breaching rugby’s code of conduct, his 24-year-old brother John has left the Waratah, citing ‘personal reasons’ for his decision.

Inside the Rugby Australia and Israel Folau hearing.
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Fatal mistake that crucified Israel Folau

Israel Folau had been expertly sidestepping a crucial question while under intense cross examination from Rugby Australia’s top lawyer – that was until the former Wallaby made a monumental error.

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Heartbreak! Rebels season plunges to new low

Heartbreak! Rebels season plunges to new low

IT was the best of times, it was the worst of times. After compiling their biggest ever halftime lead, the Rebels’ season plunged to a new low with a last-minute 32-25 loss to the Waratahs.

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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 24: Digby Ioane of the Crusaders dives over to score a try during the round five Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Force at AMI Stadium on March 24, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Battered Force no match for super Crusaders

FORCE coach Dave Wessels says his battered team will be better for the experience after conceding seven tries in a bruising 45-17 loss to the Crusaders in Friday night’s Super Rugby clash in Christchurch.

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NA: End of game all smiles Leroy Houston , during Queensland Queensland Reds vs Bulls at Suncorp Stadium.

Week five teams: Reds call on Houston

REDS coach Nick Stiles has rung the changes for Sunday’s clash against the Jaguares, resting two Wallaby forwards while handing Leroy Houston his first start of the year.

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Daryl Gibson, Coach of the Waratahs , during Waratahs training at Moore Park. pic Mark Evans

Why the Waratahs have gone soft

I KEEP hearing about how well the Waratahs have been training. I keep watching them lose games, too, so something doesn’t add up, Brendan Cannon writes.

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Rob Simmons during Queensland Reds training. Pic Darren England.

Reds rest 251 Super Rugby caps

QUEENSLAND will rest one of Australia’s greatest ever players for Sunday’s tough tango in Buenos Aires in the biggest call of the Nick Stiles reign as Reds coach.

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