Israel Folau confirms career is over following Nines announcement
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Israel Folau has announced that his professional sporting career is finished. The 37-year-old has played at the highest levels of rugby league, rugby union, and Australian Rules football. After nearly joining the NRL last year, he recently participated in Japanese rugby union and is now signed up for the Gold Coast Nines competition. While he expresses gratitude for his lengthy career, Folau also indicates an openness to playing local football in the future, primarily as a way to give back to grassroots rugby.
- •Folau confirms his professional sporting career is over.
- •He has played 106 rugby league games, 96 rugby union games, and 13 AFL games.
- •Folau is signed with the Gold Coast Nines competition.
- •He expresses interest in possibly playing local football next year.
- •Folau reflects on his lengthy career and feels grateful for his achievements.
- 2:40 AMZero Tackle NRL — Israel Folau makes decision on career after Nines announcement
"He has played in three codes at the highest level.
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