Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped male player, to retire from rugby in June

theguardian.comPublished: 4/22/2025

Summary

Ben Youngs, an iconic English rugby player known for over 500 caps, has announced his retirement after leading his club, Leicester, to significant achievements. The 35-year-old will step down at the end of the Premiership season following his record 127 appearances for England and a decorated career spanning 18 years. Despite his successes, including five Premiership titles and World Cup appearances, Youngs chose to call it quits after nearly three decades in professional rugby. However, he remains actively involved in the sport, expressing excitement about wrapping up what he refers to as one chapter of his life with recent triumphs.