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red rose legend emily scarratt has announced it retirement retired from rugby at the age of 35 Englandvictory of rugby world cup Earlier this summer.
Scarett is the third-most capped player in England’s history and has won the World Cup twice, this year’s victory adding to their 2014 title.
Her England debut came in 2008, where she scored 12 tries in 12 games, before helping England win the Women’s Six Nations in 2009. Scarratt won 119 caps and scored 754 points for the national team, including 16 points during the decisive final of the 2014 World Cup as England defeated Canada to win the title.
His honors include two Rugby World Cups, 11 Six Nations titles, representing Great Britain as captain at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a Commonwealth bronze medal with the England Sevens. In 2019, she was crowned World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year.
Scarratt also became the first English player – male or female – to play in five Rugby World Cups, cementing her place as one of the game’s all-time greats.
In his club career, Scarratt, who has played as a center back and fullback, debuted for Leicester Forest before moving to Lichfield in 2007, where he made his professional debut and spent 10 years of his 17-year career. In 2018 she moved to Loughborough Lightning.
Scarratt said, “Putting on the England shirt and representing my country for so many years has been the greatest privilege. Rugby has given me everything; incredible teammates, memories and experiences I will always carry with me.”
“I still love the game, but feel like it’s the right time to step away from the game. In sports you don’t always get to make that decision for yourself, and I feel very fortunate to do it on my own terms, I’m proud of everything I’ve been a part of.
“From my first cap in 2008 to walking out in front of over 80,000 people at the World Cup final, the journey has been incredible. Watching women’s rugby transition from amateur to professional and playing a part in it is something I am extremely proud of.
“I want to thank my family very much; my mum, my dad and my brother Joe for their support from the beginning – from playing at Leicester Forest to coming to the Allianz Stadium, you have been amazing.
“To everyone who has supported me, from my teachers to my coaches and teammates at my first club at Lichfield, Loughborough Lightning and to England – thank you for everything. Thank you also to the wonderful fans of women’s rugby, whose numbers have swelled and who have always been part of what makes playing for England so special.
“While this is the right time to stop playing, I’m really excited to remain involved with the RFU and help shape the future of the game. The women’s game is in an amazing place, and I’m proud to still be part of its journey.”
England head coach John Mitchell He also paid tribute to Scarratt, describing him as a “once in a generation” player who set an example.
He added, “Emily is a once-in-a-generation player. Her quality, her calm under pressure and her ability to lead by example have set the bar for everyone around her.”
“There was no better example of this than the role she played during the recent World Cup, where she added a lot of value off the field, despite not playing as much as she had hoped – she is absolutely that kind of special person.
“She has had a huge impact on the Red Roses and women’s rugby globally, and we are thrilled that she will continue to share that experience through a different role.”
Off the field, Scarratt has begun to focus on media work with TNT Sports and his popular podcast The Good, the Scaze and the Rugby,
She has also begun her coaching journey with Loughborough Lightning in Premiership Women’s Rugby and will take up a specialist coaching and advisory role with the RFU this season.