India, April 29 -- Who is George North? To the rugby world, he is the 6 ft 4 in "powerhouse" who redefined the role of a modern winger. Today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the 34-year-old officially announced that he will retire from all professional rugby at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season with French club Provence Rugby. Having already stepped away from the international stage in 2024, this total retirement marks the final chapter for a player who has been a cornerstone of the Welsh "Golden Generation" for over 16 years.

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