Lawes Reverses England Retirement
Former England captain Courtney Lawes, who has earned 84 caps, has announced that he is "officially un-retiring from international duty." The 37-year-old second row expressed his desire to represent England again following his signing with Sale Sharks for the 2026-27 season.
Lawes enjoyed a distinguished 14-year career with England, during which he won three Six Nations Championships and played in the 2019 World Cup final before retiring from international rugby in 2023.
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Club Career and Recent Moves
Throughout his club career, Lawes was a stalwart for Northampton Saints, where he won two Premiership titles. In 2024, he departed Northampton to join French club Brive.
Future Aspirations
Regarding his plans, Lawes stated on Sale Sharks' official website:
"I'm officially un-retiring from international duty and I'd love to play for England again but first and foremost I want to play well for Sale and we'll see what happens after that."
