Wales secure victory over Barbarians in farewell match for George North
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Wales defeated the Barbarians 33-31 at Allianz Stadium, achieving back-to-back wins for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. Dan Edwards was instrumental, scoring two tries and adding two conversions. The match marked the retirement of George North, who scored two tries in his final appearance. Wales had to adjust their roster, missing 13 players due to club commitments. Moving forward, Wales will enter the inaugural Nations Championship buoyed by this victory.
- •Wales scores include tries from Edwards, Hardy, Morgan-Williams, and North.
- •The Barbarians respond with tries from Koch and Nankivell.
- •Wales played without 13 players ineligible due to club commitments.
- •George North retires after scoring twice in his farewell match.
- •Wales heads into the Nations Championship with renewed confidence.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Wales edge past Barbarians to end three-year wait for back-to-back wins
"Wales 33-31 Barbarians: Dan Edwards starred as Wales sealed back-to-back wins for the first time since the 2023 World Cup
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