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England Great Scarratt Retires Following Second World Cup Win
Emily Scarratt retires after winning two World Cups and 11 Six Nations titles, holding records including 119 caps and 754 points for England, now moving to coaching.
- England rugby union legend Emily Scarratt announced her retirement after helping the Red Roses win the World Cup this year as a two-time champion.
- Her career spanned 17 years at the top of the sport as Emily Scarratt timed her retirement personally, saying she still loves the game but the moment feels right.
- She earned 119 caps for England and ranks high on appearance lists, was the first Englishwoman to feature in five World Cups, and scored 754 points while winning 11 Six Nations titles.
- Scarratt will now head into a specialist coaching and mentoring role with the RFU focused on player development, with RFU CEO Bill Sweeney said praising her impact and leadership.
- Scarratt's retirement marks the end of an era as she helped professionalise women's rugby and captained Team GB, leaving a unique legacy in English rugby history.
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Emily Scarratt, a 2-time World Cup winner with England, retires from rugby
Double World Cup winner Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from rugby, ending a career in which she played 119 times for her country and became its record points scorer.
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