Israel Folau scored 37 tries in 73 Test appearances for Australia's rugby union sideIsrael Folau has joined Super League side Catalans Dragons on a one-year contract following his sacking for anti-LGBT posts on social media. "I acknowledge the views expressed by Super League and the Rugby Football League," Folau said in a statement. "I look forward to my return to the great game of Rugby League with the Catalans Dragons." Folau began playing in Australia's National Rugby League aged 17 in 2007 and went on to score 73 tries in 91 games in the competition. "We want to give Israel a new opportunity to shine on the pitch," Catalans Dragons chairman Bernard Guasch said.

Source: Sky sports January 28, 2020 12:32 UTC