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Israel Folau before Wallabies rugby training at Sydney Olympic Park. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Folau fallout could send rugby into freefall

Most believed Israel Folau has been fighting for money in his battle against Rugby Australia. The truth is far scarier for his employer, with a Supreme Court date looming that could send the game broke.

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Dane Haylett-Petty of the Rebels is seen in action during the Round 13 Super Rugby match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Queensland Reds at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Friday, May 10, 2019.  (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

How Haylett-Petty became a Rebel with a cause

Two decades after his family left South Africa when his dad was held at gunpoint, Wallaby fullback Dane Haylett-Petty has initiated an Australia-wide fundraising charity to stop the poachers slaughtering African wildlife.

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Wallabies star Israel Folau leaves a Code of Conduct hearing in Sydney, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Folau appeared before a code of conduct hearing to fight Rugby Australia's decision to terminate his contract after he posted in mid-April on social media that gay people, along with other 'sinners' will face damnation unless they repent. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Subtle hint Izzy’s accepted axing fate

As Israel Folau awaits the decision on his future, he has dropped a hint that he’s accepted his playing days with rugby union are over — while his Waratahs teammates reach out to offer support.

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Folau rejects $1m peace offering to walk

Rugby Australia’s massive offer to Israel Folau ahead of his code of conduct hearing suggests there may be serious concerns about the result in the upper echelons of the game’s governing body.

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