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Cornborough quits international rugby after birth of twins
England's Vickii Cornborough during the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final match at Eden Park, Auckland, November 5, 2022

ENGLAND’S Vickii Cornborough announced her retirement from international rugby today, saying she does not feel mentally ready to return after giving birth to twins last summer.

The 34-year-old Harlequins prop made her England debut in 2015 and went on to win 75 caps, six Six Nations titles and reached two World Cup finals.

In her role as vice-chair of the Rugby Players’ Association she was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby Football Union’s updated maternity policy, which was introduced last year.

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