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Folaus claim NRL cleared comeback only for ARL Commissioner to block Tigers signing

Israel Folau and his wife said the move collapsed after Wayne Pearce intervened, with the Tigers citing media pressure and distraction.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The Israel Folau camp claims his rugby league return at Wests Tigers was signed off – until a club legend and heavy hitter weighed in.

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Folaus claim NRL cleared comeback only for ARL Commissioner to block Tigers signing

The Israel Folau camp claims his rugby league return at Wests Tigers was signed off – until a club legend and heavy hitter weighed in.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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