Wales and British & Irish Lions great George North announces retirement

29 Apr 2026 • 4:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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Wales and British & Irish Lions great George North announces retirement

  • Wales rugby great George North has announced his retirement from the sport at the end of the current season.
  • The 34-year-old wing or centre has enjoyed a distinguished career playing for Scarlets, Northampton Saints, Ospreys, and most recently, French side Provence.
  • North won the Premiership with Northampton Saints and retired from international rugby in 2024.
  • He earned 121 caps for Wales and participated in two British & Irish Lions tours during his career, winning in Australia in 2013.
  • In a video announcement, North stated it was the “right time” to retire, expressing gratitude to his family, friends, and supporters.

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