Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.
The 34-year-old made his Wales debut as a teenager in 2010. He began his career with Scarlets before joining Northampton Saints in 2013, where he won the Premiership. North moved to the Ospreys in 2018, spending five years there, and later signed for French side Provence.
He retired from international rugby in 2024 with 121 caps for Wales and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions during his career. North is third on Wales’ all-time men’s list for appearances, and his 47 tries place him second on the men’s list of try scorers.
In a video posted on X, North said: “Hi guys, I just want to come on here and let you know at the end of the season I’ll be retiring. For me, it’s the right time. I’ve been able to live out my childhood dream for many seasons playing with some of the best players, coaches and the staff behind. I can’t thank my family, my friends and you guys enough for the support you’ve shown me over the years. Honestly it’s meant the world to me. The next chapter Still working on that one, but I’m excited to see where that journey takes me. So again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Diolch.”