Foley gets first 'flexible' contract for Australia


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 16 Apr 2015

Bernard Foley of Australia scores a try against England during their international rugby test match at Twickenham Stadium in London, November 29, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Winning

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia flyhalf Bernard Foley has been handed the nation's first 'flexible' playing contract which allows him to continue with the Wallabies but also play lucrative stints overseas.

Australia has long demanded players put in a full season of domestic rugby to earn the right to be selected for the national team, but has battled to stem the flow of players to richer foreign competitions.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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