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Evening Standard
George Flood

Emily Scarratt: England legend announces retirement after second Rugby World Cup triumph

Double World Cup winner: Emily Scarratt celebrates England’s recent triumph at Twickenham with Marlie Packer, Natasha Hunt, Megan Jones and Zoe Aldcroft - (Getty Images)

England icon Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from professional rugby at the age of 35.

The decision comes less than a month after Scarratt helped the dominant Red Roses to win the World Cup on home soil.

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