NSW captain's release request rejected by RA
Waratahs captain Jake Gordon reportedly requested an early release from his contract that was rejected by Rugby Australia.
NSW halfback Gordon, who has played 19 Tests for the Wallabies, is contracted to RA until the end of 2025.
But the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Wednesday that the 30-year-old asked to be freed early to take up an opportunity in France with Perpignan.
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The uncertainty at the cash strapped Rebels has added more confusion in a competitive player market while the Waratahs have said they will wait until the end of the season to make a decision on Coleman.
“We’ve been very clear in communicating with our all our staff and players around ‘this is where we find ourselves.’ It’s very difficult, to commit to people as of today,” NSW Rugby chief executive Paul Doorn told Wide World of Sports before the Gordon news broke.
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