Dual-code star Israel Folau was contacted about a possible return to the NRL with Wests Tigers, say reports – although no formal approach was made.
Israel Folau was reportedly sounded out over a possible return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.
The Sydney rugby league club was said to have put out the feelers to see if the former Wallabies star would be interested in returning to Australia but were told it was not an option for the 31-year-old.
However, the club did not make a formal offer, the report says.
“Wests Tigers were just feeling out the situation. It didn’t go too far and nothing will come of it,” a source close to Folau was quoted as saying by the Daily Telegraph.
Folau is said to prefer remaining in France with Super League club Catalans, whose president Bernard Guasch has said he expects Folau to sign a new one-year deal with the Perpignan-based club.
The former dual-code international, sacked by Rugby Australia last year for controversially posting religious tweets which some found offensive, has also rejected approaches from French rugby union clubs, including Top 14 outfit Montpellier.
Nat
Roar Guru
Now that school is back, the Dogs face the same issue. :laughing: :laughing: Sorry Crispy, it was set up beautifully!! :stoked:
In brief
Guest
Guess we have gone post Goebbels
In brief
Guest
How? He has said he was far from perfect. According to the bible we are all sinners..
Tom
Guest
Has anyone ever called out Folau’s tattoos and drinking to his face? The guy is a living contradiction.
Butch
Guest
Another NRL BS story - Goebbels would be proud.
up in the north
Roar Rookie
Great article, apart from the fact the NRL publicly stated before RA sacked him, that he wouldn't be registered by the NRL, as his views weren't inline with theirs. But apart from that - great article.
Brian Westlake
Roar Rookie
was this from that fool rothfield? Still eating the crayons hes allowed to write with or what?
ScottWoodward.me
Roar Guru
This heading is what is called "Sensationalism". And is 100% untrue! What is true is that Izzy is world-class, but sadly if he did sign at any Sydney NRL club they would likely lose a big chunk of the members who like a drink and or are gay. Mmmm, that's a lot.
Paul
Roar Guru
Yep, my wife was thrilled the footy's starting again. Finished doing a whole bunch of jobs yesterday and instead of a "thanks my beloved husband well done", her resigned comment was "I guess I shouldn't expect any more work on weekends for a few months?" :happy:
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
a source close to X was quoted as saying by the Daily Telegraph Of course it’s possibly true, but those words in themselves don’t make me inclined to believe it.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Had a good kookaburra laugh at that one.
kk
Roar Pro
Israel Folau: The biggest ' IF ' in sport.
Albo
Roar Rookie
Hoping you are right there , Crispy ! I just need to keep my blokes away from the girls !
Albo
Roar Rookie
Just waiting on the team lists to be announced tomorrow arvo to fix up my Supercoach team ! Then I will be really excited and ready to fully launch into the weekend. The wife will be so pleased !
Chris.P.Bacon
Guest
"Tigers make no offer . Folau says he isn’t interested. Now there’s a story !" .....haha.....I read your comment before reading the 'story' Albo. I should have stuck with your comment mate - just as accurate and more time efficient! .....and we have quite a wait until the Panthers/Dogs get to meet each other Albo (Round 20) - at least we'll both be playing September footy again! ;)
Paul
Roar Guru
I don't think a lot of work is going to get done on Thursday for a few NRL diehards, Albo. They'll be counting down the minutes till they can fire up the TV on Thursday night.
Nat
Roar Guru
From "a source close to Falou"...
Albo
Roar Rookie
Yep ! Tigers make no offer . Folau says he isn’t interested. Now there’s a story ! Just 3 more sleeps, Paul !
Paul
Roar Guru
No live league just yet so this becomes a story? Thankfully it was only a few paragraphs.