Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he’s “formally unretiring from worldwide responsibility” after signing for Sale Sharks for the 2026-27 season.
The 37-year-old second row received three Six Nations championships and performed within the 2019 World Cup closing throughout a glittering 14-year England profession earlier than retiring from internationals after the 2023 event.
Lawes spent his membership profession with Northampton Saints, profitable two Prem titles, earlier than becoming a member of French aspect Brive in 2024.
“I am formally un-retiring from worldwide responsibility and I would like to play for England once more however at the beginning I wish to play effectively for Sale and we’ll see what occurs after that,” he informed Sale’s web site, exterior.

