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England rugby star Anthony Watson forced to retire aged 30 or risk living in constant pain
ENGLAND and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson has retired from professional rugby union on medical grounds. The 30-year-old, who won 56 international caps, revealed that he must prioritise
Rugby-England's Watson retires on medical grounds
England wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, his club Leicester Tigers said on Friday. Watson, 30, has earned 56 caps for England and been a part of three Six Nations-winning campaigns since making his international debut in 2014.
England rugby star retires at 30 in emotional announcement due to ‘horrendous’ injuries
England international Anthony Watson has announced his retirement from rugby due to a series of ‘horrendous’ injury issues. A back issue, sustained in January last year, proved to be
Anthony Watson: Former England and Lions rugby star retires aged 30 on medical grounds
Anthony Watson says he is content with what he has achieved in rugby after retiring from the sport on medical grounds. The 30-year-old Leicester wing, who played in five British and Irish Lions Tests,
England’s Anthony Watson retires from rugby due to injury
England wing Anthony Watson has retired from professional rugby union on medical grounds, it was announced late on Friday. The 30-year-old had several injury problems during his career, with the latest understood to be an issue with his back.
England and Lions winger Anthony Watson retires because of a back injury
England and Lions winger Anthony Watson has retired from all rugby because of a back injury. The 30-year-old played 56 tests for England and five for the British and Irish Lions but he was unable to overcome a back issue that surfaced in January 2024.
England and Tigers winger Watson retires on medical grounds
England and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson retires from professional rugby union on medical grounds because of a back injury.
Anthony Watson ‘proud and blessed’ as England star makes retirement decision
England international and Leicester Tigers wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, it has been announced. The 30-year-old, who toured with the British & Irish Lions on two occasions,
England rugby bosses set Steve Borthwick huge Six Nations target with job under threat
England rugby bosses are targeting four wins at the Six Nations as Steve Borthwick attempts to overcome a disappointing 2024.
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Peter Brown, rugby forward who led Scotland to three successive victories against England
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‘I’m in awe of them’: Ex-England rugby’s Maggie Alphonsi on the growth of ladies Gaelic football
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Jamie George suffers injury scare to compound miserable week for former England captain
Jamie George limped off with a hamstring problem late in Saracens’ 32-24 Investec Champions Cup defeat by Castres to compound ...