Israel Folau announces immediate retirement days after signing a deal

Israel Folau has reportedly retired immediately, days after signing a contract, according to Fox Sports and News.com.au. The Mercury reports the deal ended his five years away from Australian rugby.

Timeline

1. 23 Oct, 03:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 23 Oct, 03:00 UTCFolau officially retires, per Fox Sports
3. 23 Oct, 03:00 UTCNews.com.au covers immediate retirement
4. 23 Oct, 03:38 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• israel folauGoogle Trends
• ‘I’m done’: Controversial superstar officially retires after groundbreaking three-code careerFox Sports
• Israel Folau’s exile over, signs Aussie contract after five years awayThe Mercury