# George North

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# Star Man

George North signs new two-year deal with Welsh Rugby Union

North became the youngest player in international rugby to win 100 caps earlier this year.

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Sep 16th 2021, 3:18 PM

# Due South

George North ruled out of Lions tour by knee injury that requires surgery

The 29-year-old ruptured his ACL at the weekend.

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Apr 28th 2021, 10:29 AM

# not George's day

North injury leaves Lions hopes in balance

North injured his knee in today’s Rainbow Cup game with Cardiff.

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Apr 24th 2021, 9:09 PM

# dangerman

Ireland told be on guard against George North's threat

The Welshman has had success against Ireland in the past.

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Feb 7th 2021, 8:51 AM

# Risk

Six concussions in his career but George North could play next weekend

Wales winger is ‘in a good place’ as he, Liam Williams and Josh Navidi get set for battle against England tomorrow week.

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Feb 28th 2020, 10:25 AM

# Centre stage

Wales select George North at centre amid injury crisis

There is also a recall for Taulupe Faletau and a debut for Johnny McNicholl ahead of opening game against Italy.

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Jan 30th 2020, 12:40 PM

# Done Deal

Ospreys pull off significant coup with signing of George North

It’s official: the 26-year-old will play at the Liberty Stadium next season.

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Apr 25th 2018, 2:30 PM

# Saint to Sinner

George North punished by Northampton Saints for failing to show up for training

North was accused at the time by Alan Gaffney of not being interested in playing for the club he’s due to leave at the end of the season.

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Mar 20th 2018, 2:56 PM

# AWOL

Gaffney angry at North's Northampton no-show

“We picked a side who actually wanted to be out on the pitch and the best side for the game.”

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Mar 4th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Race Against Time

Blow for Wales as injury-stricken George North a doubt for Six Nations opener

The winger suffered a fresh injury that will require four weeks of rehabilitation.

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Jan 3rd 2018, 7:30 PM

# Vroom vroom

North is 'a Ferrari in the garage' but Northampton 'can't find the key'

Former Northampton Saints team manager Lennie Newman on George North’s departure.

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Nov 23rd 2017, 5:11 PM

# Heading Home

George North to leave Northampton and return home to Wales

It’s not yet known which region he will join, but the move represents a big boost for Wales and the Pro14.

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Nov 22nd 2017, 5:08 PM

# tour over

Henshaw set for surgery after being ruled out of Lions tour with North

The Ireland centre looks like he could miss the start of next season.

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Jun 29th 2017, 12:41 AM

# Huge Boost

Lions have no doubt that Owen Farrell will be 100% fit for first Test

The England international is set to start at 10 or 12.

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Jun 19th 2017, 1:00 AM

# Big man

'It feels scary how quickly it’s come around, four years has gone like that'

George North is hoping to make a similar impact on the Lions tour this time around.

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Jun 10th 2017, 1:00 AM

# Case closed

No action to be taken over alleged bite on George North

The citing commissioner concluded that no act of foul play was carried out.

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Mar 20th 2017, 11:47 PM

# Nothing To See Here

Shaun Edwards plays down row over 'harmless' middle-finger gesture during win over Ireland

‘There was nothing in it whatsoever.’

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Mar 13th 2017, 4:11 PM

# six nations

George North returns as Wales make just one change for Murrayfield trip

Rob Howley has named his team for the Six Nations clash with Scotland.

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Feb 22nd 2017, 10:17 AM

# cotw

GAA retirements, head injuries in rugby and bizarre contracts - It's Comments of the Week

Did your comment make the cut?

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Jan 14th 2017, 10:30 AM

# slap on the wrist

World Rugby 'disappointed' with handling of George North head injury but no sanction for Northampton

World Rugby says the club failed to manage the injury properly.

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Jan 9th 2017, 2:34 PM

# head games

George North to start for Northampton on Sunday after recovering from head injury

He has been named in the Saints’ team for their New Year’s Day clash with Gloucester.

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Dec 30th 2016, 2:35 PM

# rumbling on

World Rugby to speak to RFU after 'apparent non-compliance' regarding George North head injury

The winger seemed to temporarily lose consciousness in a game against Leicester earlier this month but was allowed to resume playing.

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Dec 23rd 2016, 8:51 PM

# head injury

Northampton admit that George North 'probably was' concussed last weekend

The Premiership club are waiting to learn whether they will be punished for their treatment of the incident.

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Dec 10th 2016, 4:13 PM

# HIA

'He needs to make sure that he’s 100%. Not just for the short-term' - Gatland

The Lions head coach says rugby is secondary to Northampton wing George North’s health.

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Dec 7th 2016, 2:35 PM

# HIA

George North likely to miss Leinster clash as he undergoes head injury assessment

The 24-year-old was injured on Saturday.

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Dec 6th 2016, 3:55 PM

# Head first

'He wasn't knocked out' - Northampton defend decision to allow George North to play on

Concerns over a head injury have been calmed by the club.

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Dec 4th 2016, 11:17 AM

# Due north

George North ruled out of New Zealand tour

The WRU have confirmed the disappointing news.

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Jun 13th 2016, 12:00 PM

# hot prospect

Gatland calls 18-year-old Giles into Wales' senior squad in New Zealand

Warren Gatland has picked out the pacy wing as one for the future and one for now.

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Jun 11th 2016, 2:42 PM

# Against the head

Ex-World Rugby doctor says North should be one concussion away from considering retirement

A word of warning for the Wales star from Dr Barry O’Driscoll.

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Feb 18th 2016, 2:50 PM

# breakdown specialist

Gatland brings in Tipuric to combat Pocock in six changes for Australia game

Justin Tipuric replaces Dan Lydiate in the backrow.

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Oct 8th 2015, 12:23 PM

# head games

'One or two more serious knocks could be the end of George North's career'

Wing set to make his return against Ireland but Warren Gatland is still concerned.

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Aug 28th 2015, 8:47 PM

# bringing out the big guns

Wales bringing the big guns to Dublin as George North returns to rugby

North is one of 12 changes to the side the Ireland beat three weeks ago.

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Aug 27th 2015, 12:30 PM

# Concussion

Teams who breach RWC concussion protocols 'unlikely' to be disqualified

But World Rugby have sanctions they’ll use on teams who rush players back, he says.

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Aug 19th 2015, 7:01 PM

# gamechangers

5 backs who will set the Rugby World Cup alight

You’ve met the world’s best forwards, now put your shades on to meet the flash fellas.

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Aug 4th 2015, 12:05 AM

# Injury Doubt

George North is still not over concussion and won't be risked Saturday

Neil Jenkins does not expect George North to feature for Wales against Ireland this weekend as they begin their World Cup preparations.

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Aug 3rd 2015, 9:06 PM

# You weren't there man!

'I've seen gremlins' - Wales pre-season training sounds incredibly grim

“I’ve been to places that no man should be on his own”

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Jul 29th 2015, 3:26 PM

# Fitness

4 or 5 sessions a day in 'deepest, darkest Poland' -- George North looks ahead to World Cup prep

Anyone up for a nice jog round the park instead?

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Jul 6th 2015, 5:30 PM

# On The Mend

'It's a bit of a blessing that I won't take contact for another few weeks' -- George North

Welsh winger is now in line to face Ireland in the Rugby World Cup warm-up match.

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Jun 2nd 2015, 7:10 PM

# RWC2015

Warren Gatland names experienced World Cup training squad... and George North says he's fit

And it begins.

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Jun 1st 2015, 12:12 PM

# Concussion

Warren Gatland 'hugely worried' about George North's playing future

The 23-year-old wing suffered three concussions in the space of four months this season.

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May 10th 2015, 12:30 PM