Reaching multi-million-dollar settlement with Israel Folau 'commercial decision', not back down: Rugby boss

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle is standing by the decision to settle with axed Wallabies star Israel Folau, saying it was right for the game.

Raelene Castle has backed the organisation’s decision to settle its dispute with sacked Wallaby Israel Folau - calling it a "commercial decision". Source: AAP

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle is standing by the decision to settle the legal dispute with sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau, saying it was a "commercial decision" that gives the national body certainty.

Ms Castle says the organisation "didn't back down" but rather it ensured the cost was less than going to a trial, which was due to start in February.

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Israel Folau and his wife Maria leave the Federal Court in Melbourne after a long mediation with Rugby Australia.

AAP