Northampton fined £60,000 over George North’s release

have been fine £60,000 for releasing star winger outside the IRB international window.
faced on November 30 and the Saints allowed North to play despite warning they could run into trouble for doing so.
At a meeting this morning, the Designated Panel found that the club had “breached the Board policy with regard to international player release”.
Saints admitted the breach and have decided not to appeal against the sanction.
There will be no further comment from Rugby or Northampton Saints.

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