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Ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau set for two more legal battles upon return to Australian rugby league

23 May 2021

Israel Folau (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Mining magnate Clive Palmer says Israel Folau will take the Queensland Rugby League to the Federal Court if they don’t approve the controversial code-hopper’s registration by Wednesday.

Palmer’s Mineralogy company is bankrolling Folau’s proposed bid to play rugby league for the Southport Tigers in Gold Coast’s A-Grade competition this year.

The 32-year-old the dual international, who had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia (RA) in 2019 after saying “hell awaits” gay people in a social media post, is hoping to play for the Tigers alongside brothers John and Eni in the third-tier competition.

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Palmer has indicated he wants Folau to be on the field for Southport’s clash against Burleigh Bears at Pizzey Park this Saturday.

The QRL has previously indicated it would consider Folau’s application to be registered “in line with its rules and processes” but Palmer says he’ll take legal action if the decision isn’t made by the middle of this week.

“Israel doesn’t drink, smoke or take drugs. He has never been charged with a criminal offence” Palmer said in a statement released late on Sunday.

“He loves his wife and his son. He has a rugby playing record second to none.

“If he is not registered by Wednesday, I believe he will issue an injunction in the Federal Court of Australia against the QRL for their discrimination against him on religious grounds.”

Folau last played rugby league in Australia in 2010 before pursuing a short-lived AFL career with expansion club GWS and then a rugby union career which included 73 test appearances for Australia.

He returned to professional rugby league after reaching a legal settlement with RA following his sacking, joining Super League club Catalans in January 2020.

The France-based club have indicated they are considering legal action of their own in the wake of Folau’s Southport announcement.

Catalans’ football manager Alex Chan said they expected Folau to return at some stage during the year having granted him compassionate leave to deal with family matters in Australia.

Palmer has previously dismissed any suggestion Catalans have a case for compensation.

AAP has sought comment from the QRL.

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