{"id":14190,"date":"2026-04-29T09:04:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T08:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=14190"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T08:04:29","slug":"george-north-wales-great-to-retire-at-the-end-of-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=14190","title":{"rendered":"George North: Wales great to retire at the end of the season"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Wales great George North has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.<\/b><\/p>\n

North, who turned 34 earlier this month, called time on his international career in 2024 having won 121 caps and scored 47 tries for his country.<\/p>\n

The wing or centre also toured with British and Irish Lions in 2013 and 2017, playing three Tests and scoring two tries.<\/p>\n

Former Scarlets, Northampton Saints and Ospreys player North has spent the past two seasons playing for French second-tier side Provence.<\/p>\n

“I want to let you know that at the end of the season, I will be retiring. For me, it’s the right time,” North said in a video on social media., external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

“I have been able to live out my childhood dream for many seasons, playing with some of the best players, coaches and staff behind [the scenes].<\/p>\n

“I can’t thank my family, my friends and you guys enough for the support you have shown me over the years. Honestly, it’s meant the world to me.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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