England hooker Jamie George to retire at end of next season

22 Jan 2026 • 1:58 AM MYT
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England hooker Jamie George will retire at the end of next season.

Three-time Lion George announced his retirement after signing a new one-year deal at Saracens, where he made his senior debut in 2009.

The 35-year-old has won 105 Test caps for England and was a Six Nations title winner in 2016, 2017 and 2020 and has won the Gallagher Prem title six times with Saracens.

“It means a lot to me that I will be retiring a one-club man,” George told the official Saracens website.

“Supporting Saracens is what made me fall in love with the sport.

“Having joined the club as a 14-year-old, this club has not only shaped me as a player but more importantly as a man and I will be eternally grateful for everything that the club has done for me.

“I have always been very open and honest and I wanted to continue to do that with regards to my retirement.

“I’m sure it seems early to be announcing this with another season to go, but I want to make sure I soak up every moment of my final season – I am more motivated than ever to finish my career at Saracens in a successful way.”