North ruptured Achilles in rugby test swansong and out for rest of the season
1 year ago

North ruptured Achilles in rugby test swansong and out for rest of the season

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Wales center George North ruptured an Achilles in his last rugby test and was out for the rest of the season. “Ospreys can confirm that George North will miss the remainder of the season following surgery on a ruptured achilles injury sustained whilst playing for Wales v Italy,” his Ospreys club posted on X, formerly Twitter. “We’d like to thank George for his time at the club and wish him the best for the future.” North, 32 next month, will join French second-tier club Provence next season on a two-year deal. On the recovery train now.” Following his test debut in 2010, North also played three tests for the British and Irish Lions, won the Six Nations four times, and played in four Rugby World Cups.

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George North retiring from test rugby after Wales plays Italy in Six Nations this weekend
1 year ago

George North retiring from test rugby after Wales plays Italy in Six Nations this weekend

Associated Press  

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George North ruled out of Wales' Six Nations opener
7 years, 1 month ago

George North ruled out of Wales' Six Nations opener

Daily Mail  

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Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones he will not beg the Welsh prop to come out of retirement following Samson Lee injury
10 years ago

Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones he will not beg the Welsh prop to come out of retirement following Samson Lee injury

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones that he will not ‘get on his knees’ and beg the curly haired Welsh prop to come out of retirement following a World Cup threatening injury to Samson Lee. Warren Gatland has told Adam Jones that he will not ‘get on his knees’ and beg the prop to play Samson Lee injured his achilles …

Wales prop Samson Lee set to discover extent of Achilles injury sustained during Six Nations win against Ireland
10 years ago

Wales prop Samson Lee set to discover extent of Achilles injury sustained during Six Nations win against Ireland

Daily Mail  

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