Dan Biggar Announces Retirement After an Illustrious 18-Year Rugby Career
Former British and Irish Lions and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has confirmed he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season, bringing an end to his remarkable 18-year career.
The 34-year-old made the announcement on social media, stating that he will conclude his playing days after finishing the season with French Top 14 club Toulon, where he has been since November 2022.
Biggar earned 112 caps for Wales over a 15-year international career, scoring more than 600 points. His final match for Wales was their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina.
During his time with Wales, Biggar played a pivotal role in securing three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam victory. He also captained the national team under former head coach Wayne Pivac.
Beyond his international success, Biggar was selected for two British and Irish Lions tours, featuring in three Test matches during the 2021 series against South Africa.
Reflecting on his decision to retire, Biggar said, *“There comes a point where you just know. Not because of anything in particular, but someone once told me, ‘When you know, you’ll know.’”*
He added, *“Rugby has given me everything. I threw myself into this sport at 17, and it has provided me with a life I could never have imagined. For nearly two decades, I’ve lived out my childhood dreams, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful.”*
Biggar began his professional career with the Ospreys before joining Northampton Saints in 2018. Renowned for his precise goal-kicking, tactical intelligence, and fierce competitiveness, he became a respected figure in the sport.
While Toulon has yet to announce the date of his final match, tributes have already begun pouring in from across the rugby world, honoring one of Wales’ most influential players of the modern era.
Biggar’s retirement marks the end of an era for Welsh rugby, as he follows several senior players in stepping away from international duty after the World Cup.
