London Irish must overcome Smith ban

London Irish’s hopes of a Guinness Premiership and European Challenge Cup double were dealt a major blow last night when director of rugby Brian Smith was banned for three weeks.

London Irish must overcome Smith ban

London Irish’s hopes of a Guinness Premiership and European Challenge Cup double were dealt a major blow last night when director of rugby Brian Smith was banned for three weeks.

Smith pleaded guilty to abusing match officials and was also fined £2,000 (€2,900) after a marathon four-and-a-half-hour disciplinary hearing in Bristol.

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