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'The perfect time to call it a night' - Scarratt retires on own terms

'The perfect time to call it a night' - Scarratt retires on own terms

Summary

Emily Scarratt, a prominent English rugby player, announced her retirement after winning her second Rugby World Cup. She decided to retire after a successful 17-year career, during which she became the all-time leading scorer for England's women's team, the Red Roses.

Key Facts

  • Emily Scarratt is a well-known rugby player from England.
  • She has played for 17 years, earning 119 caps for the national team, called the Red Roses.
  • Scarratt scored 754 points for England, the highest in the team's history.
  • She was named World Player of the Year in 2019.
  • Her final game was during the 2025 Rugby World Cup against the United States.
  • She announced her retirement after the World Cup, having supported her team on and off the field.
  • Scarratt debuted for England in 2008 at 18 years old.
  • She felt it was the right moment to retire after achieving significant personal and team success.

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