Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side

Israel Folau was released by the Catalan Dragons last week

Israel Folau was released by the Catalan Dragons last week

Dual-code international Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying "hell awaits" gay people, will play club rugby in Japan next season, it was announced Monday. 

He scored 37 tries in 73 rugby union Tests for the Wallabies before being dumped over a social media post warning "hell awaits" gay people and others he considers sinners.

Originally published as Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side