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Mike Brown Announces Retirement, Calls for Rugby Governance Reform

The Leicester full-back and former England star ends his 20-year career with a plea for unity and long-term growth in the sport.

Rugby Union - Premiership - Leicester Tigers v Saracens - Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, Britain - February 19, 2023 Leicester Tigers' Mike Brown celebrates scoring their third try Action Images/Peter Cziborra
Mike Brown in action for England in 2018

Overview

  • Mike Brown will retire at the conclusion of Leicester Tigers’ Premiership campaign, capping a 20-year professional rugby career.
  • The 39-year-old made 280 Premiership appearances, the fourth-highest in the league’s history, and earned 72 England caps from 2007 to 2018.
  • Brown spent 16 years at Harlequins, winning two Premiership titles and a European Challenge Cup, before stints with Newcastle and Leicester.
  • Known for his combative style and outspoken nature, Brown used his retirement announcement to urge rugby leaders to prioritize unity and sustainable growth over self-interest.
  • In his farewell statement, Brown reflected on the values rugby instilled in him and expressed pride in his achievements while calling for a renewed focus on celebrating the sport’s unique qualities.