George North plays final match for Barbarians against Wales
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
George North will conclude his rugby career on Saturday, June 24, by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. The 34-year-old has scored 47 tries in 121 international appearances over 14 years with Wales. North announced his retirement earlier this year, and this match represents a chance for him to bow out on his own terms after a challenging final international game in 2024. He expressed excitement for the opportunity to play one last time, even if it's against the nation he greatly served.
- •George North scores 47 tries in 121 appearances for Wales.
- •His retirement was confirmed earlier this year.
- •North struggled to explain his farewell to his sons.
- •The match is set for Saturday, June 24, at 14:00 BST.
- •North wishes to end his career positively after previous injuries.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — North prepares for one last dance against Wales
- 7:00 PMBBC Sport — North prepares for one last dance against Wales
"George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
"George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:00 PMNorth prepares for one last dance against Wales
George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 7:00 PMNorth prepares for one last dance against Wales
George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
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