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Former Wales Star Williams Retires Due to Injury
- On Wednesday, 34-year-old Liam Williams announced his immediate retirement from all forms of rugby, citing a lingering knee injury and stating it was "the right time" to step away.
- Williams earned 93 caps for Wales, scoring 21 tries across three Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours to New Zealand in 2017 and South Africa in 2021, including two Six Nations titles.
- Injuries limited the veteran to just three appearances for Newcastle this season, following previous stints at the Scarlets, Saracens, Cardiff, and Japanese club Kubota Spears where he won the Premiership and Champions Cup.
- Turning his attention to supporters, Williams expressed gratitude for their backing and became emotional while paying tribute to former Wales head coach Warren Gatland during the announcement.
- Describing his career as a "special journey," Williams noted a "new chapter about to begin," adding, "Grateful for every memory, and a thank you to everyone who backed me along the way.
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Wales star Liam Williams to retire after injury setbacks
Wales full-back Liam Williams has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing an end to a decorated career spanning more than a decade at the top level. The 34-year-old won 93 caps for Wales across the wing and full-back positions and featured in five Tests for the British & Irish Lions across two tours. He played a key role in some of Wales’ most successful recent campaigns, starting all five matches during the 2019 Grand Slam-wi…
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