Wales’ Williams retires from international rugby

Liam Williams, a full-back for the Wales and British and Irish Lions, has left the world rugby union.

During a stellar career, which included one Grand Slam and two Six Nations titles, the 34-year-old won 93 caps and 21 tries for Wales.

Williams also traveled to South Africa and New Zealand on two Lions tours, where he played five Test matches in 2017 and 2021.

He made his professional debut for Scarlets in September 2011 and won his first Wales cap less than a year after beginning his amateur career as a scaffolder in the Port Talbot steelworks.

Before joining Newcastle Red Bull last year, Williams also had stints with Saracens and Cardiff after seven years with Scarlets.

Williams will continue to play for Newcastle, but he confirmed his exit from the international scene with a tweet on Instagram.

“From putting on that infamous red jersey while working as a scaffolder in Port Talbot Steelworks.”

“It’s been a journey that has been fueled by perseverance, sacrifice, and the generosity of so many people.”

The devoted and devoted supporters of Wales. Amazing teammates, excellent coaches, backroom staff, and friends.

I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to play for the British and Irish Lions on two tours and win five caps.