The RLIF board voted to cancel the Tonga National Rugby League's international membership in a huge blow to Israel Folau.
Despite Israel Folau's announcement, the ex-Australia rugby union international is awaiting approval to represent Tonga in rugby league.
Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia, will return to Rugby League to play for Tonga.
A federal court statement shows Israel Folau is claiming he has been subjected to "an unreasonable restraint of trade".
After failing to reach a settlement figure with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, Israel Folau has commenced court proceedings.
Unlike Bernard Foley and David Pocock, Kurtley Beale will not head overseas after the Rugby World Cup having recommitted to the Waratahs.
Bernard Foley is reportedly set to move to Japan's Top League following this year's Rugby World Cup after departing the Waratahs.
Wallabies lock Rob Simmons is remaining with the Waratahs, re-signing with Rugby Australia (RA).
Daryl Gibson feels the time was right to bring an end to his stay with the Waratahs.
Shaun Stevenson scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs tore apart the Rebels to qualify for the Super Rugby play-offs in style.
Israel Folau's claims that Rugby Australia has acted unprofessionally have drawn a strong retort by the ruling body.
The Crusaders ensured they will finish top of the table in Super Rugby after battering the Rebels on Saturday.
Sacked by Rugby Australia last month for anti-homosexual comments, Israel Folau is now filing applications with the Fair Work Commission.
The Blues looked set to claim a dramatic Super Rugby win over the Bulls, but Harry Plummer failed to convert a late penalty.
The Blues have now suffered 10 consecutive losses to the Crusaders after Super Rugby's leaders edged a tense Christchurch encounter.
Will Genia's head injury was the only disappointment for the Rebels as they thrashed the rock-bottom Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday.