England, Anthony Watson and Rugby

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.
Anthony Watson: England, Lions and Leicester back forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds
England, British and Irish Lions and Leicester Tigers back Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds.
Anthony Watson announces retirement after injury struggles
England and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old has had a number of injury issues during his career, with the latest one understood to be a back problem.
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.
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,
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Anthony Watson bows out of rugby with pride
Anthony Watson, one of English rugby’s stellar talents of the last 10 years, has had to retire from professional rugby on ...