The St George Illawarra Dragons are looking to bring Israel Folau back into the NRL.

According to multiple reports, the Dragons have submitted a formal request to the NRL to register the 31-year old's contract.

The Sydney Morning Herald's Michael Chammas reports that the Rev V are hoping to sign the controversial star to a two-year deal, with the NRL governing body now set to consider whether or not they allow his return.

However, it is believed that no formal offer has yet been tabled by the Dragons.

ARLC chairman Peter V'landys previously indicated that Folau would not be welcome back in the NRL due to his controversial views.

Folau's multi-million dollar contract with Rugby Australia was terminated in 2019 over homophobic slurs on social media.

But the NRL has reportedly since softened their stance on the matter and indicated to the Dragons that they will consider the application.

“We are always on the lookout for great players,” St George Illawarra chief executive Ryan Webb told The Sydney Morning Herald.

“We have enquired with the NRL about Israel and we will work with them to hopefully see him join us in 2021.

"We understand there will be a range of opinions in regards to this decision, but we believe he would be a good addition to our club."

Folau is currently contracted to the Catalans Dragons but is reportedly unsure on if he will return due to personal reasons.

He last played in the NRL in 2010 for the Brisbane Broncos and has played a total of 91 league games.

5 COMMENTS

  2. Who is making these decisions? Why would you want a code hoping trader, homophobic, contract breaker anywhere near the Dragons? Wake up!

  3. They let the hardest working player go , to be signed by the Sharks.
    To try & buy a veteran player.
    Don’t know that Griffin has any part in these decisions? Still , strange things happen with player contracts , when he’s around.

  4. Great, so this homophobic nitwit, who uses the bible as a method in promoting division maybe allowed back into the game? Well done St George Dragons, and the NRL. This dumb ass should never, ever, be allowed to return.

  5. Thank goodness somebody with the power at the Dragons put a stop to this insanity. Should never have been mooted in the first place. It’s simple! if you don’t want a stench attached to your brand, stay away from things that have a long lingering displeasing odour…

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