George Smith rugby player
George Smith rugby player

George Smith

14th Jul 1980 1.80m/105kg Openside Flanker

Alaalatoa claims third Brett Robinson Award

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa has taken home the Brumbies’ Brett Robinson Players’ Player of the Year Award, joining George Smith as just the second to win the coveted award more than twice. Alaalatoa...

Valetini back for Brimbies' semi-final clash against Blues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob Valetini has been named in the Brumbies starting lineup for this Saturday’s Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final against the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland.    The bruising...

Brumbies Rugby are set to farewell a special group of players

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies Rugby are set to farewell a special group of players and staff at the end of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, with the club recognising their valuable contribution to the organisation following...

Michael Hooper named John Eales Medallist for record fourth time

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been named the 2021 John Eales Medallist, creating history to become the first person to win the award four times.The John Eales Medal is the highest individual honour...

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Paisami to start against Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Red Hunter Paisami has been named to replace the injured Samu Kerevi at inside centre for the Wallabies Test against Japan in Oita on Saturday afternoon local time. Kerevi failed to overcome...

Cooper returns to Wallabies as Hooper equals Gregan's captaincy record

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Quade Cooper will make a remarkable return to the Test arena after being selected at flyhalf for the Wallabies showdown with Rugby World Cup holders, South Africa, on the Gold Coast on Sunday night. The...

The Players Who Could Benefit From The Scrapping Of Giteau Law

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Dave Rennie's selection pool is set to increase significantly later this year with Rugby Australia set to scrap the Giteau Law and allow overseas-based players to be selected.   The law...

Jones claims Itoje can get hard time from refs as England prop Genge reveals 'keyboard warrior' death threats

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje received backing from Eddie Jones after England's loss to Wales, while Ellis Genge has received death threats on social media.     Maro Itoje gave away five penalties in England's...

Lions Legends - Keith Wood

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“Uncle Fester” and “The Raging Potato”- names given to former Ireland and British & Irish Lions (Lions) hooker, Keith Wood, whose bald head, cheeky smile and courageous play...