Sarah Hunter: Red Roses captain to retire after England’s Women’s Six Nations opener in Newcastle | Rugby Union News

Sarah Hunter has made 140 appearances for England since making her debut in 2007; Hunter won a World Cup and 10 Women’s Six Nations titles during a stellar career; Farewell appearance to come in her home city of Newcastle

Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter has announced she will retire after England’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday.

Hunter is the world’s most-capped female player and England’s most-capped player, with the 37-year-old part of the 2014 World Cup-winning side and 10 Six Nations victories during a stellar career.

The back-row forward said after November’s Rugby World Cup final loss to New Zealand that she was open to returning for the 2023 campaign, although has now confirmed that Saturday’s match – in her home city of Newcastle – will be her last.

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