LONDON (AP) — Double World Cup winner Emily Scarratt announced her retirement from rugby on Tuesday, ending a career in which she played 119 times for her country and became its record points scorer.

Scarratt, who played as a center, helped England win the World Cup in 2014 and again this year. She also was at the 2010, 2017 and 2022 tournaments — playing in the final each time — and was the first Englishwoman to feature in five World Cups.

The 35-year-old Scarratt also won 11 Six Nations titles in her 17-year international career and is third on the list of all-time appearances for the Red Roses. She scored 754 points for England.

Scarratt said “it’s been the greatest privilege to wear the England shirt.”

“Rugby has given me everything; incredible teammates, memories, and experience

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