George North shines in farewell match for Barbarians against Wales
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
George North concluded his illustrious rugby career during a match at Twickenham, where he scored two tries for the Barbarians against Wales, including a memorable touchdown on his first touch. North also made headlines by kicking his first professional conversion. The match ended with Wales earning a 33-31 victory over the Barbarians. North expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play and noted the emotional farewell after a significant 16-year career. His performance highlighted both his skill and the camaraderie within the Barbarians team.
- •North scored two tries in his farewell match for the Barbarians.
- •He kicked his first professional conversion against Wales.
- •Wales won the match with a score of 33-31.
- •North acknowledged the emotional significance of his final game.
- •He concluded his international career with 121 caps and 47 tries.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — North star shines bright right to the end
- 6:43 PMBBC Sport — North star shines bright to the end as Wales great signs off
"Two tries for the Barbarians against Wales, which included a blockbuster score with his first touch. Then his final act as a rugby player came when he kicked his first professional conversion against Wales. When North woke up on the morning before his final act, would he have been happy with that scenario?
"Even by the extraordinary standards George North has reached during his glittering 16-year career, the Wales great found something special for his farewell match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 6:44 PMNorth star shines bright right to the end
Two tries for the Barbarians against Wales, which included a blockbuster score with his first touch. Then his final act as a rugby player came when he kicked his first professional conversion against Wales. When North woke up on the morning before his final act, would he have been happy with that scenario?
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 6:43 PMNorth star shines bright to the end as Wales great signs off
Even by the extraordinary standards George North has reached during his glittering 16-year career, the Wales great found something special for his farewell match.
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