Controversial Folau agrees one-year extension with Dragons

Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in May 2019 over a homophobic social media post, has signed a one-year contract extension with Catalans Dragons, the French Super League side said yesterday. Folau, 31, made his return to the 13-a-side code in February with the Dragons after a decade playing Australian rules football and union. “Me and my family are very excited to stay on at the club for season 2021. We’re very grateful for the opportunity that (president) Bernard Guasch and the Dragons have given me,” Folau told the club’s website. “I’m looking forward to working hard and achieving great success on the field with my team mates and this great club,” he added. The back-three player turned down an offer to return to the 15-a-side game, rejecting a deal from Top 14 side Montpellier in May.