Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Wales Rugby Fullback Leigh Halfpenny Announces Retirement From International Play

Final match against the Barbarians to conclude decorated international career, while club future remains undecided.

  • Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has announced his retirement from international rugby with his final match to be against the Barbarians.
  • Halfpenny has played 101 games for Wales since his debut in 2008 and stands as the third highest all-time scorer for his country with a total of 801 points.
  • He has also made four appearances in tests for the British and Irish Lions in addition to being part of the squad for this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
  • Despite retiring from international play, Halfpenny will continue his club rugby career, although his next club remains to be decided after announcing his departure from Scarlets after six years.
  • Halfpenny's decision to retire was described as hard and heavy-hearted, but he is eager to step into the next chapter of his rugby career, and details about his future club are expected to be shared soon.
Hero image