Jamie George to retire in 2027 - Former England captain is calling time on his stellar career
Published 21/01/2026 at 18:26 GMT
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Former England captain Jamie George has announced he will retire in 2027. George has agreed a one-year contract extension with Saracens, which will see him play for the club in the 2026/27 season. The 35-year-old hooker has been capped 105 times for his country, since making his debut in 2015. He has played at three World Cups. George was also selected for three British & Irish Lions tours.
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Former England captain Jamie George will retire from playing in 2027.
George has agreed a one-year contract extension with Saracens, which will see him play for the club in the 2026/27 season.
The 35-year-old hooker has been capped 105 times for England, since making his debut in 2015 and played in three World Cups for his country. George has also been selected for three British & Irish Lions tours.
"I have always been very open and honest and I wanted to continue to do that with regards to my retirement," George said.
"I'm sure it seems early to be announcing this with another season to go, but I want to make sure I soak up every moment of my final season - I am more motivated than ever to finish my career at Saracens in a successful way."
George has been with Saracens since 2009, making more than 300 appearances for the club.
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He has helped them to a host of honours, including six Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups.
He stayed with the club when they were relegated to the Championship in 2020 following salary cap breaches.
"It means a lot to me that I will be retiring a one club man," George said. "Supporting Saracens is what made me fall in love with the sport.
"Having joined the club as a 14-year-old, this club has not only shaped me as a player but more importantly as a man and I will be eternally grateful for everything that the club has done for me.
"It has been an absolute honour to live out my childhood dreams. I have created so many special memories and I have no doubt that there will be plenty more to come."
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said George had been "central" to everything the club has achieved over the past two decades.
"Club legend doesn't even begin to do justice to the extraordinary contribution that Jamie has had at Saracens," McCall said.
"He has been central to all the good things that have been achieved over the years. Equally, his loyalty to the club, particularly when it was most needed, is something we will never forget.
"Jamie's patience, especially in his early years, his competitive spirit, rugby IQ, talent and inner drive have all led to one of the great careers."
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