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Former England Captain George to Retire After Next Season
Jamie George, a one-club man with Saracens, will retire after the 2026-27 season having earned 105 England caps and won six Premiership titles, the club said.
- On Thursday, January 21, 2026, Jamie George, England and Saracens hooker, signed a one-year extension and confirmed he will retire next year.
- A Saracens academy graduate, Jamie George said the club shaped him and expressed gratitude for its role in his development as a player and a man.
- Career statistics show George's longevity and trophy haul, including 105 Test caps for England, three Six Nations titles, and six Gallagher Premiership titles with Saracens.
- England Rugby paid tribute to George, calling it the end of an era, while Saracens director Mark McCall praised his loyalty and called him a club legend.
- Ahead of the Rugby World Cup next year, Saracens Rugby Club must plan for life after Jamie George, who will finish after the World Cup cycle, impacting squad strategy.
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Jamie George has confirmed he will hang up his boots following the conclusion of the 2026-27 campaign, having penned a final one-year contract extension with Saracens
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