Dawson to retire at end of season

England’s World Cup-winning scrum-half Matt Dawson has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

Dawson to retire at end of season
Fri, 07 Apr, 2006 - 08:28

England’s World Cup-winning scrum-half Matt Dawson has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

The 33-year-old’s decision comes as a blow to England coach Andy Robinson ahead of next year’s World Cup defence.

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