George North to play final game for Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
George North will conclude his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales on June 27 at Twickenham. North, who announced his retirement for the end of this season, expressed excitement about this opportunity, calling it a dream come true. He has enjoyed a storied career, earning 121 caps for Wales and participating in two British and Irish Lions tours. The match will follow a fixture against South Africa for the Barbarians, leading into Wales' Nations Championship Tests in July.
- •George North's final game slated for June 27 at Twickenham.
- •He has 121 caps and 47 tries for Wales throughout his career.
- •The fixture serves as a warm-up for Wales' upcoming Nations Championship Tests.
- •North thanked his teammates and expressed anticipation for the match.
- •Barbarians will face South Africa before playing Wales.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — North to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales
- 9:00 AMBBC Sport — North to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales
"George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham.
"George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:02 AMNorth to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales
George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 9:00 AMNorth to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales
George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at Twickenham.
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