Wales great North to retire from rugby at end of season

George North has announced that he will retire from rugby union at the end of the 2026 season; North has 121 caps for Wales after making his debut back in 2010; He plays for French side Provence after leaving Ospreys at the end of the 2023 season

>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 and began his career with Scarlets and joined Northampton Saints in 2013, where he won the Premiership.

>The versatile back made the move to Ospreys in 2018, spending five years there before joining French side Provence.

>North retired from international rugby in 2024 with 121 caps for Wales and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions during his career.

>He is third on Wales' all-time men's list for appearances for his country and the 47 tries he scored puts him second on the men's list for 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."

>A true force of nature calls time on an incredible career.

Thank you for the memories, @George_North 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🦁

Wishing you all the best in the next chapter. pic.twitter.com/qVu1lr1qms

>BREAKING: Wales great George North has announced that his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season 🚨 pic.twitter.com/HuqkTaRAZa

>💪 𝙂𝙬𝙮𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙣 𝙮 𝙘𝙧𝙮𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙘𝙝 🙌

Thank you for everything George.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 men’s international #1078 🧢 121 caps (3rd on all-time men’s list) 🏉 47 Tries (2nd on all-time men’s list) 🦁 #792 (2013 & 2017 tours)

▶️ https://t.co/Z4o1Lfe6lJ ▶️ https://t.co/fJgKQnXQTd… pic.twitter.com/A8feYF1SEP

>A beast in 🖤💚💛

Our best wishes and congratulations on a mega career to @George_North, who will retire at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/EofaGB53dG

>Congratulations on an incredible career George 👏

Proud to have been a part of it

Diolch a phob lwc i ti gyda’r bennod nesaf#YmaOHyd https://t.co/M2L6oGkZBQ pic.twitter.com/xjvOqZo4NR