The Sydney Morning Herald has obtained Folau’s application to the Supreme Court, which highlights a clause in the playing rules which relates to an international clearance. The clause states that: “Any player who played in an overseas competition which is not controlled by the ARLC in the preceding Football Year shall not be registered without first obtaining a written clearance through the ARLC.” NINE WWOS The NRL considered allowing Israel Folau to return to rugby league. (FIRST PUBLISHED ON MARCH 19, 2021) Folau’s Supreme Court originating application states that the rule “is void as being an unreasonable restraint of trade.