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\nEmily Scarratt bows out as one of the greatest ever to have played the game.
\nPhoto: Photosport\n<\/p>\n
England rugby legend Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement on the back of her country’s World Cup win on home soil.<\/p>\n
Scarratt holds the record for most points in history for the Red Roses, and became the first English player, male or female, to appear in five World Cup campaigns.<\/p>\n
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\nScarratt is England women’s all-time leading scorer with 754.
\nPhoto: Aaron Gillions \/ www.photosport.nz\n<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
She was part of two world cup wins, is an 11-time Six Nations champion and won World Player of the Year in 2019.<\/p>\n
One of her finest hours came in the 2014 Rugby World Cup final, scoring 16 of England’s 21 points as they beat Canada in Paris.<\/p>\n
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\nScarratt was part of two world cup wins in 2014 and 2025.
\nPhoto: Photosport\n<\/p>\n
“It’s been the greatest privilege to wear the England shirt and to represent my country for so many years. Rugby has given me everything, incredible team-mates, memories, and experiences I’ll carry with me forever, she said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“I still love the game, but the time feels right to step away. You don’t 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 I’ve been part of.”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
England head coach John Mitchell called Scarratt a “once-in-a-generation” player who led by example.<\/p>\n
“She’s had a huge impact on the Red Roses and on women’s rugby globally, and we’re thrilled she’ll continue to share that experience through a different role.”<\/p>\n
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