Wallabies great George Smith has announced retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Former Wallabies international George Smith has been released from detention in Japan after he was charged with allegedly assaulting a taxi driver while drunk.

Wasps secured their place in this season's Premiership playoffs with a resounding 28-6 Aviva Premiership victory over title rivals Northampton spurred by star performances from flanker George Smith and fullback Rob Miller.

Wasps flanker George Smith has been cleared of kneeing Gloucester's James Hook during Saturday's Aviva Premiership match.

A “SENSATIONAL” forward who has made a massive impact in his first year in England has been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for February.

Wasps have announced the signing of former Australia flanker George Smith for next season.