Rugby-England great Scarratt retires following second World Cup win


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025

Rugby Union - Women's World Cup 2025 - Pool A - England v United States - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - August 22, 2025 England's Emily Scarratt celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

(Reuters) -England great Emily Scarratt, who holds the record for scoring the most points for the national team and helped them win two Rugby World Cups, has retired at the age of 35, the Rugby Football Union said on Tuesday.

Centre Scarratt, who made her England debut in 2008, has earned 119 caps and scored 754 points through 54 tries, 158 conversions and 56 penalties.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Wallabies skipper Wilson undergoes minor knee operation
Rugby-'Gutted' Robertson steps down as All Blacks coach after critical review
Rugby-Wales' Faletau ruled out of first three Six Nations fixtures
Rugby league-England coach Wane resigns nine months before World Cup
Rugby-Cole leaves boyhood club Leicester after 18 years
Rugby-Wallabies centre Ikitau sidelined due to shoulder surgery
Rugby-New Salford-based team enters Championship after Red Devils liquidated
Rugby-Ex-players lose UK court bid to block disclosure orders in concussion lawsuit
Rugby-Hansen appointed head coach of New Zealand’s Black Ferns until 2027
Rugby-WRU pledges to retain talent as Morgan, Lake announce Gloucester switch

Others Also Read