Rugby: Israel Folau to lodge legal challenge to his sacking by Rugby Australia – report

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Rugby: Israel Folau to lodge legal challenge to his sacking by Rugby Australia – report: Israel Folau will challenge his sacking by Rugby Australia, according to a report.The Australian Financial Review reports the former Wallabies star has hired commercial law firm Macpherson Kelley to lodge a legal challenge after… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Super Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams out again as clock ticks on Blues’ season: Sonny Bill Williams was close to a return for the Blues for their match against the Reds in Brisbane on Friday but has ruled himself out after the team’s training run in Auckland today.The midfielder had been bracketed in the team… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Rugby: Wellington star James O’Reilly stood down by New Zealand Rugby for use of ‘illicit substance’: A Wellington and former Hurricanes rugby player has apologised after being disciplined by New Zealand Rugby for taking an illicit substance after a club game.James O’Reilly, who has played 12 times at hooker for the Hurricanes,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

Government moves to allay concerns from sporting organisations over racing industry reforms: Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson is promising that reforms of the racing sector and sports funding will not lead to national sporting organisations, including NZ Rugby and NZ Cricket, losing out.And Racing Minister… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew standing down: New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has today announced he will stand down from his role at the end of this year.His departure will bring the curtain down on a 25-year long career in rugby administration, including the last… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby

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