Is Richard Wigglesworth retiring?

Richard Wigglesworth is retiring from professional rugby. Following the release of both Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield from Leicester, Richard was promoted to interim head coach and retired as a player.

Richard Wigglesworth was selected for the England Saxons and the training squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Richard Wigglesworth was named in the starting line-up for England in the 2008 RBS Six Nations Championship match against France in Paris.

On 23 February 2008, Richard Wigglesworth scored a 79th-minute try to help England to a 24–13 win in Paris.

Richard Wigglesworth is an English rugby union coach and former player for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby.

Richard Wigglesworth is the record appearance maker for Premiership Rugby. Richard Wigglesworth served as the defence and kicking coach of Canada at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Richard Wigglesworth won Seven Premiership titles, one with Sale, five with Saracens, and one with Leicester as well as three European Rugby Champions Cups with Saracens.