If he has a visa to work in France can he work in the UK? Surely it would be a case of him being turned back at immigration due to his failed visa every time he plays away!

He will be able to work in the UK, but not live here, or be employed by an English company.

I am not an expert on visa regulations at all but I a UK Visa takes into account the fact that the Visa resident will be living in the UK, it isnt just a work permit

Bird now has the right to work an live in france and is employed by a french company, because of that he cant be refused entry to the UK in the course of his job - unless he was barred entry for an entirely other reason.

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Catalans have been admitted into our competition and should abide by our rules. This is a smack in the mouth to the RFL and it's a shame they can't ban him from our competition.

On the other hand, the fact that we were going to sign him could be seen as a smack in the mouth to the NRL's attempt at discipline.