Harlequins' Heather Cowell announces retirement from rugby

Heather Cowell, the former Great Britain and England winger, has retired from rugby at age 30. After eight seasons with Harlequins, Cowell retires with a record of 60 tries and three appearances for England. A former gymnast, she transitioned to rugby in 2017 and made significant contributions, including winning a Premiership title and competing in the Olympics. Cowell expressed gratitude for her time at Harlequins and indicated a desire to focus on her professional career moving forward.

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