Rugby authorities face flak over North decision Former Saracens captain Alistair Hargreaves says the failure by the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby to sanction Northampton for their handling of George North's latest head injury a "disgrace". Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Rugby authorities face flak over North decision Former Saracens captain Alistair Hargreaves says the failure by the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby to sanction Northampton for their handling of George North's latest head injury a "disgrace". Rugby • 22 Dec 16
Saints escape sanction for letting North play on Northampton were wrong to return George North to the field of play following a head injury against Leicester but have escaped any sanction, the Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) has found. Rugby • 21 Dec 16
Saints escape sanction for letting North play on Northampton were wrong to return George North to the field of play following a head injury against Leicester but have escaped any sanction, the Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) has found. Rugby • 21 Dec 16
North concussion case could be landmark - Ritchie RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie believes the investigation into the latest concussion to have seen George North stood down from play could prove a landmark moment in dealing with head trauma. Rugby • 14 Dec 16
North concussion case could be landmark - Ritchie RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie believes the investigation into the latest concussion to have seen George North stood down from play could prove a landmark moment in dealing with head trauma. Rugby • 14 Dec 16
George North stood down by Northampton Northampton Saints will not allow winger George North to play again until he undergoes an independent medical assessment on the head injury he suffered against Leicester Tigers on Saturday. Rugby • 06 Dec 16
George North stood down by Northampton Northampton Saints will not allow winger George North to play again until he undergoes an independent medical assessment on the head injury he suffered against Leicester Tigers on Saturday. Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Warburton to return directly to international duty Sam Warburton could enter Wales' autumn series without having played a game since undergoing surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone sustained three weeks ago. Rugby • 20 Oct 16
Warburton to return directly to international duty Sam Warburton could enter Wales' autumn series without having played a game since undergoing surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone sustained three weeks ago. Rugby • 20 Oct 16
George North ruled out of Wales' New Zealand tour George North has been ruled out of Wales' tour of New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury in the first Test in Auckland, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced. Rugby • 12 Jun 16
George North ruled out of Wales' New Zealand tour George North has been ruled out of Wales' tour of New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury in the first Test in Auckland, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced. Rugby • 12 Jun 16
North boost for Wales ahead of Ireland clash Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins has delivered an upbeat bulletin on star wing George North as the World Cup countdown moves into its Test match warm-up phase. Rugby • 03 Aug 15
North boost for Wales ahead of Ireland clash Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins has delivered an upbeat bulletin on star wing George North as the World Cup countdown moves into its Test match warm-up phase. Rugby • 03 Aug 15
George North plays down concussion risk George North insists he will be "at no greater risk" of concussion than any other player after his enforced lay-off as he pinpoints a World Cup return. Rugby • 02 Jun 15
George North plays down concussion risk George North insists he will be "at no greater risk" of concussion than any other player after his enforced lay-off as he pinpoints a World Cup return. Rugby • 02 Jun 15
George North: I'm recovering well from concussion Wales and Northampton star George North says his recovery from concussion is "looking positive" and has played down Warren Gatland's worries ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 12 May 15
George North: I'm recovering well from concussion Wales and Northampton star George North says his recovery from concussion is "looking positive" and has played down Warren Gatland's worries ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 12 May 15
Gatland concerned with North future Wales coach Warren Gatland fears star wing George North's career could be ended if he suffers further concussions. Rugby • 10 May 15
Gatland concerned with North future Wales coach Warren Gatland fears star wing George North's career could be ended if he suffers further concussions. Rugby • 10 May 15
North won't play for Northampton in Clermont clash Wales wing George North will not play for Northampton in Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final at Clermont Auvergne after his latest head injury. Rugby • 01 Apr 15
North won't play for Northampton in Clermont clash Wales wing George North will not play for Northampton in Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final at Clermont Auvergne after his latest head injury. Rugby • 01 Apr 15
North hails win as Wales stay in hunt for title George North claimed Wales were right back in the hunt for the Six Nations title after a 20-13 win over France in Paris. Six Nations • 28 Feb 15
North hails win as Wales stay in hunt for title George North claimed Wales were right back in the hunt for the Six Nations title after a 20-13 win over France in Paris. Six Nations • 28 Feb 15
Samson Lee to miss Wales' clash with Scotland Wales were dealt a second major injury blow on Friday with the news that prop Samson Lee will miss the Six Nation clash against Scotland at Murrayfield. Six Nations • 13 Feb 15
Samson Lee to miss Wales' clash with Scotland Wales were dealt a second major injury blow on Friday with the news that prop Samson Lee will miss the Six Nation clash against Scotland at Murrayfield. Six Nations • 13 Feb 15
George North out of Wales squad for Scotland game George North, the Wales winger at the centre of a concussion controversy after the opening RBS 6 Nations game, has been left out of the team to visit Scotland on Sunday. Six Nations • 11 Feb 15
George North out of Wales squad for Scotland game George North, the Wales winger at the centre of a concussion controversy after the opening RBS 6 Nations game, has been left out of the team to visit Scotland on Sunday. Six Nations • 11 Feb 15
World Rugby says North should have been taken off World Rugby has said Wales winger George North should not have remained on the field after a clash of heads but it accepts the WRU's explanation surrounding the incident. Six Nations • 10 Feb 15
World Rugby says North should have been taken off World Rugby has said Wales winger George North should not have remained on the field after a clash of heads but it accepts the WRU's explanation surrounding the incident. Six Nations • 10 Feb 15
World Rugby want medical report on North World Rugby has requested a full report from the Welsh Rugby Union regarding the apparent head impact sustained by George North in the second half of the clash against England last night. Six Nations • 07 Feb 15
World Rugby want medical report on North World Rugby has requested a full report from the Welsh Rugby Union regarding the apparent head impact sustained by George North in the second half of the clash against England last night. Six Nations • 07 Feb 15
Wales boss demands more from George North Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes George North should be exerting greater influence on matches and has warned the Northampton wing he is not guaranteed selection against England. Six Nations • 29 Jan 15
Wales boss demands more from George North Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes George North should be exerting greater influence on matches and has warned the Northampton wing he is not guaranteed selection against England. Six Nations • 29 Jan 15
North set to face Boks after overcoming virus George North has overcome a virus to be named in Wales' starting line-up for their first Test against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 12 Jun 14
North set to face Boks after overcoming virus George North has overcome a virus to be named in Wales' starting line-up for their first Test against South Africa on Saturday. Rugby • 12 Jun 14
North: Wales can still retain title George North has called for a reaction from Wales as they prepare to resume business in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Six Nations • 16 Feb 14
North: Wales can still retain title George North has called for a reaction from Wales as they prepare to resume business in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Six Nations • 16 Feb 14
North replaced by Williams in Wales team Wales winger George North has been replaced in the starting lineup for Saturday's rugby Test against world champions New Zealand at the Millennium stadium after sustaining a hip injury in training. Rugby • 22 Nov 12
North replaced by Williams in Wales team Wales winger George North has been replaced in the starting lineup for Saturday's rugby Test against world champions New Zealand at the Millennium stadium after sustaining a hip injury in training. Rugby • 22 Nov 12
