Israel Folau

Quick Facts

Full Name	Israel Folau
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 3, 1989(1989-04-03)
Age	35
Birthplace	Minto
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Aries

Israel Folau Biography

Israel Folau is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on April 3, 1989 in Minto, Australia. Centre and Wing who joined the NSW Waratahs in 2013. He has also played in rugby union and the AFL. In 2015, he began playing for NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes.

Adam Reynolds, another great rugby player, played for the NRL All-Stars three years after Folau.

In his rookie year Folau broke a number of club and NRL records, the most prestigious being teammate Billy Slater’s previous NRL record of most tries in a debut season (Slater scored 19 in 2003). Folau capped off a magnificent first season in the NRL by winning the 2007 Dally M Rookie of the Year Award and being a part of the successful 2007 Melbourne Storm premiership side, that only lost three matches all year. This premiership was later taken away due to mass salary cap breaches.

Folau was born in Minto, New South Wales to Tongan parents, Eni and Amelia. He attended Lurnea Public School and Westfields Sports High School before his family moved to Brisbane, Queensland in 2004, after his father obtained work there. In Brisbane Folau attended Marsden State High School from where he was selected for the Queensland Schoolboys squad in the Australian Under-15 Championships and also represented the Australian Schoolboys team in 2006. Folau also played several seasons of junior rugby league at the Goodna Eagles in Goodna.

He has three siblings: John, Mary, and Eni. He is of Tongan descent. He married netball player Maria Tutaia.

Israel Folau Net Worth

Israel Folau is one of the richest Rugby Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Israel Folau 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played junior rugby with the Goodna Eagles, and was discovered by a Melbourne Storm scout at the Australian championships.

He signed an endorsement deal with Adidas, making him the brand’s representative, and also signed on as the face of Powerade in a series of TV commercials.

Israel Folau (Tongan: Isileli Folau; born 3 April 1989) is an Australian professional rugby league player who plays for Catalans Dragons. He has previously played Australian rules football and rugby union . In 2019, he became the record holder for most tries scored in Super Rugby history.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Israel Folau height 6 ft 4 in Israel weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Israel Folau Dating?

According to our records, Israel Folau married to Maria Folau. As of December 1, 2023, Israel Folau’s is not dating anyone.

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Folau received the Rugby League International Federation 2008 Rookie of the Year award.

Facts & Trivia

Israel Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Israel Folau celebrates birthday on April 3 of every year.

At the conclusion of the 2008 regular season, Folau was again honoured at the prestigious Dally M Awards night, winning the Dally M Centre of the Year award. Folau had been a part of his second minor premiership in as many years with the Melbourne Storm and played in his second consecutive grand final where they lost in a rematch of last years final to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Earlier in the year away from the field, on 30 March 2008, it was announced Folau had signed with the Brisbane Broncos for the 2009 NRL season. Folau’s decision to leave the Melbourne Storm at the end of 2008 was influenced by his desire to live closer to his family in Brisbane, Queensland.

What's happening with Israel Folau?

Israel Folau will return to international rugby with Tonga three years after his Australia contract was terminated over a controversial social media post. The 33-year-old outside back was named in Tonga’s squad on Friday for the Pacific Nations Cup tournament in July and a playoff for next year’s World Cup in France.

Is folau a Tongan?

Folau’s parents are from Tonga. Head coach of Tonga Toutai Kefu — a Wallabies legend — has revealed Folau is a well-liked member of the national team’s squad and is “just one of the boys”.

What religion Israel Folau?

Folau, a Christian , argued that the termination of his contract was a case of religious discrimination.

How old is Israel Folau?

33 years (April 3, 1989)

Why did Israel Folau stop playing rugby?

He was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 over homophobic comments he posted on social media but was thrown a lifeline by Catalans Dragons ahead of the 2020 season, despite opposition from their rival Super League clubs and the governing body.