England great Scarratt retires following second World Cup win

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

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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.

She became the first English player, male or female, to appear in five World Cup campaigns this year as England won the trophy on home soil.

Its been the greatest privilege to wear the England shirt and to represent my country for so many years. Rugby has given me everything, incredible teammates, memories, and experiences Ill carry with me forever, Scarratt said in a statement.

I still love the game, but the time feels right to step away. You dont always get the chance in sport to make that decision for yourself, and I feel so lucky to do so on my own terms, proud of everything Ive been part of.

Scarratt, who has already started a coaching role at Loughborough Lightning, will take on a specialist coaching and mentorship role with the RFU, the governing body added.

England head coach