Israel Folau
The rise and fall of strongmen, and justice for a woman unbowed
It was a year of wars, election surprises, royal health scares and the reign of new queens. Within this maelstrom, one woman’s quiet courage shone through.
- by Lisa Visentin, Zach Hope, Farrah Tomazin, Rob Harris, Matthew Knott, Matt Wade and Lia Timson
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Opinion
The Fitz Files
Latrell is no longer worth the money – and that’s the bottom line
He is a special player capable of doing things on the field others can’t, but he is not providing value for money for Souths.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
State of Origin
Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?
The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
NRL 2024
Personal attacks over support for Jennings rock Robinson
The Roosters coach has learnt the hard way that he’ll get nothing but hate for backing Michael Jennings.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
ABC
Why we should all hope Antoinette Lattouf doesn’t settle with the ABC
There is more at stake than the termination of the presenter’s contract. Her case tests the role of the media and the right of journalists to express their views.
- by Giuseppe Carabetta
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Usman and Folau: Don’t dare compare this outspoken duo
The Australian Test opener is urging respect for all while the former Wallaby had far different ideas on his fellow human beings.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Fragile truce holds with more hostages, prisoners set to be freed
Egyptian officials said 14 Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for 42 Palestinian prisoners on day two of the truce.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli statesman calls for blunt talk from Australia on war effort
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak said Benjamin Netanyahu was on borrowed time and would eventually be forced from office.
- by Matthew Knott
Sam Kerr and Buddy Franklin had it, Israel Folau didn’t: The acquisition X-factor
What makes a marquee player worth the money?
- by Emma Kemp
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Australian rugby
‘Didn’t rattle me at all’: Folau breaks silence on Twickenham booing
The Australian dual-international played for a World XV team against the Barbarians last month, but was jeered by a section of fans every time he touched the ball.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Folau booed by Twickenham crowd as Kerevi injured in Barbarians game
With a rainbow flying high above Twickenham, Israel Folau received a frosty reception from fans, while Barbarians coach Eddie Jones downplayed a hamstring injury to Wallabies World Cup hopeful Samu Kerevi.
- by Tom Decent
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