Rugby-England captain Hunter to step down after Six Nations opener


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 21 Mar 2023

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women’s World Cup - Semi Final - Canada v England - Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand - November 5, 2022 England's Sarah Hunter walk out onto the pitch during the match REUTERS/David Rowland

(Reuters) - Captain will retire after England's opening Six Nations game against Scotland in her home city of Newcastle on Saturday, the 37-year-old said, bringing down the curtain on an illustrious career.

Hunter became the most capped woman in test rugby history last year after making her 138th international appearance in the women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. With 140 caps for England, she is the country's most capped player, male or female.

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