Wednesday Morning Round Up
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George Smith cleared to play
George Smith is free to play having contested his charge for a dangerous tackle on Jackson Wray
Full Story 👉 https://t.co/HGf7h5HmfSpic.twitter.com/BGaaI66l2b— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 12, 2018
George Smith has been cleared to play for Bristol Bears this weekend after he contested his the charge of an adjudged dangerous tackle and it was dismissed by the panel.
Brumbies sign former schoolboy prodigy Tom Wright
The Brumbies have signed exciting young inside back Tom Wright from National Rugby League Club, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, on a two-year deal. Full Story
'Sometimes the jersey is not enough for a better life' - Lima Sopoaga
Former All Black fly-half Lima Sopoaga believes the player drain from New Zealand to Europe will increase in the future because the lure of the All Blacks jersey no longer outweighs the financial incentives on offer in the northern hemisphere. Full story
Izack Rodda locked in until 2020
Queensland Reds lock Izack Rodda will remain at Ballymore through to the end of 2020 after signing a new two-year deal with Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia. Full Story
Eddie Jones must pay for consultants out of his own pocket - reports
According to The Daily Mail Eddie Jones has been ordered to pay for consultants himself and was forced to intervene to protect Richard Hill’s job. Full Story
5 Reasons why you should follow the Mitre 10 Cup this week
Roud 5 of the #Mitre10Cup kicks off today and if you haven't been following New Zealand's premier provincial competition here are 5⃣ reasons why you start this week! 👇https://t.co/ayNCPjYNYP
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 12, 2018
Taqele Naiyaravoro's first interview at Saints
