Summary
Mike Brown, a former England rugby player, announced he will retire at the end of the season. The 39-year-old has played rugby for 20 years with 72 appearances for England and over 400 matches across several clubs. In his farewell, he urged rugby leaders to make decisions that support the sport's future.
Key Facts
- Mike Brown is retiring from rugby at the end of the season.
- He is 39 years old and currently plays for Leicester Tigers.
- Brown played 72 times for the England national rugby team.
- He started his professional career in 2005 with Harlequins.
- He has made over 430 appearances for clubs including Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Falcons, and Harlequins.
- Brown won two Premiership titles and the European Challenge Cup during his career.
- In his retirement announcement, he encouraged rugby leaders to focus on long-term growth for the sport.
- He mentioned looking forward to a new phase in his life with energy and purpose.
