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Welsh rugby great North to hang up his boots
The 34-year-old scored 47 tries in 121 Tests and helped Wales win four Six Nations titles before injury limited his Provence appearances.
- On Wednesday, Welsh rugby star George North announced his retirement from the sport at the end of the current season, stating he had "been able to live out my childhood dream" in a social media post.
- The former Northampton Saints and Ospreys star earned 121 caps for Wales between 2010 and 2024, helping the team win four Six Nations titles and achieve the Grand Slam twice.
- North toured twice with the British and Irish Lions in 2013 and 2017, becoming Wales' youngest try scorer at 18 years and 214 days and the youngest in World Cup history at 19 years and 166 days.
- For the past two seasons, North has played for the French second-tier side Provence, though his debut was delayed by a ruptured Achilles sustained during his final Test against Italy in March 2024.
- Married to Olympic cyclist Becky James, North and the pair share two children; he is "excited to see where that journey takes me" regarding his next professional project.
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George North retires: Wales rugby legend to retire at end of season
Wales rugby legend George North has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season, having spent the last two seasons playing for Provence in the French second division.The 34-year-old, who is married to double Olympic silver medallist Becky James, headed off to France in 2024 following stints at the Scarlets, Northampton Saints, and the Ospreys.However, it was on the international stage that the man mountain thrived, obtaining 124 caps for W…
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