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No Other Place: The Autobiography of the Welsh Rugby Legend, new for 2025
The first autobiography from legendary Welsh rugby player George North
George North is a true legend of Welsh rugby, an integral part of the national team for fourteen years.
Recently retired from the international game, he is the third-most-capped player in Welsh history with 121 Test appearances, the youngest player ever to reach 100 caps, and the second-highest try scorer with 47.
At club level, he has played for the Scarlets, Northampton and Ospreys, and latterly Provence in France.
North is open, charismatic, thoughtful but hugely competitive, and this is the first time he has reflected on his extraordinary career. Co-written with the brilliant sportswriter Tom Fordyce, this autobiography is an utterly compelling and enthralling retrospective, taking in George’s life growing up in Anglesey on the North Welsh coast, before he burst onto the scene when he became the youngest player ever to score a try on his debut aged just 18.
Full of heart and passion, George’s story is a uniquely inspirational insight into the art, mastery and sheer force of the game of rugby.
George North is a true legend of Welsh rugby, an integral part of the national team for fourteen years.
Recently retired from the international game, he is the third-most-capped player in Welsh history with 121 Test appearances, the youngest player ever to reach 100 caps, and the second-highest try scorer with 47.
At club level, he has played for the Scarlets, Northampton and Ospreys, and latterly Provence in France.
North is open, charismatic, thoughtful but hugely competitive, and this is the first time he has reflected on his extraordinary career. Co-written with the brilliant sportswriter Tom Fordyce, this autobiography is an utterly compelling and enthralling retrospective, taking in George’s life growing up in Anglesey on the North Welsh coast, before he burst onto the scene when he became the youngest player ever to score a try on his debut aged just 18.
Full of heart and passion, George’s story is a uniquely inspirational insight into the art, mastery and sheer force of the game of rugby.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published September 11, 2025
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January 3, 2026
Honest, genuine and sincerely funny at times, what a brilliant look into a real icon of Welsh rugby who was part of the best squads Wales has produced in decades.
For a guy who hails from not far from my neck of the woods up north, he achieved a hell of a lot despite the argued disadvantages this can bring in the Welsh rugby structure. Hard work pays off.
Really enjoyable and interesting read.
For a guy who hails from not far from my neck of the woods up north, he achieved a hell of a lot despite the argued disadvantages this can bring in the Welsh rugby structure. Hard work pays off.
Really enjoyable and interesting read.
November 1, 2025
Enjoyed it - he has one of the better ghostwriters and it shows it in the writing. Would have liked a bit more about his time at the Scarlets, but overall one of the more interesting (and often funny) Welsh rugby autobiographies. Da iawn, George!
November 15, 2025
I have enjoyed reading No Other Place. There are some good inspirational pointers in the book and also funny moments. Well worth the read.
January 11, 2026
Enjoyed the book! Great if you like rugby - discusses previous games :)
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