England World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 28, leaving fans and fellow players stunned. The 28-year-old, who won a World Cup title with England earlier this year, revealed she is hanging up her boots to pursue a career in mechanical engineering.
Dow's decision to retire from rugby comes as a shock to many, given her impressive career and achievements on the pitch. Despite this, she has stated that she is ready for her next move and is looking forward to new challenges.
The announcement marks the end of an era for Dow, who was one of the standout players in England's World Cup-winning squad. Her departure will undoubtedly be felt by fans and fellow players alike, but it also represents a new chapter in her life as she embarks on a career change.
As Dow moves forward, many are left wondering what the future holds for this talented player. Will she find success in mechanical engineering? Can she still make an impact in the world of rugby, albeit in a different capacity? Whatever the case, it is clear that Abby Dow will always be remembered as one of the most accomplished players in English women's rugby.
The news has also sparked tributes from fellow rugby stars and fans, who are coming to terms with the loss of such an talented player. As Dow looks to the future, she can take comfort in knowing that her legacy will live on through her incredible achievements on the pitch.
Dow's decision to retire from rugby comes as a shock to many, given her impressive career and achievements on the pitch. Despite this, she has stated that she is ready for her next move and is looking forward to new challenges.
The announcement marks the end of an era for Dow, who was one of the standout players in England's World Cup-winning squad. Her departure will undoubtedly be felt by fans and fellow players alike, but it also represents a new chapter in her life as she embarks on a career change.
As Dow moves forward, many are left wondering what the future holds for this talented player. Will she find success in mechanical engineering? Can she still make an impact in the world of rugby, albeit in a different capacity? Whatever the case, it is clear that Abby Dow will always be remembered as one of the most accomplished players in English women's rugby.
The news has also sparked tributes from fellow rugby stars and fans, who are coming to terms with the loss of such an talented player. As Dow looks to the future, she can take comfort in knowing that her legacy will live on through her incredible achievements on the pitch.
i still cant process it like what about all those finals she won with england? and now she's leaving rugby to do mechanical engineering lol idk if she'll be good at that but i'm sure she'll crush it 
anyway she deserves a break after all the hard work she put into the game. can u imagine playing 10s without her anymore though? 
. just kidding, I know she's still got it 
but seriously, mechanical engineering? what's next? astronautics? 
I wish her all the best though, maybe she'll invent a robotic arm that can tackle better than anyone else 
. on a serious note tho, we're gonna miss her on the pitch 
RIP Abby Dow, you'll be remembered as one of the greatest wings in English rugby history 
. She's always gonna be remembered as an amazing player and I'm sure she'll do great things in whatever she does next 
I mean we've all been there, life's got new plans and changes but it still hurts to see an amazing talent like this say goodbye 
️. It's crazy to think about how much she's accomplished already & I'm sure her next chapter will be just as exciting 
... mechanical engineering? sounds cool! 
. I mean, what a career she's had so far! One World Cup title and now mechanical engineering? I hope she finds happiness in whatever she chooses but it's gonna be weird not seeing her on the pitch anymore 
. Still, can't blame the girl for chasing her dreams, even if it is a bit unexpected. She deserves all the tributes and recognition, she was an amazing player 
I guess we'll just have to wait and see if she can conquer the world of STEM 
. But seriously, it's sad to see her go - she was such an iconic player on the pitch 
. Can't imagine England's rugby scene without her now 
. Guess we'll just have to get used to seeing her in a different kind of jersey 
It's not every day we see a pro athlete like her trade in their cleats for a toolbox. 
And yeah, her legacy is definitely gonna live on in the world of rugby. She'll always be remembered as one of the all-time greats. 
But hey, you've gotta admire her for being brave enough to take a chance on something new. That takes a lot more guts than just sticking with what's familiar! 
. I got nothing but respect for her though, she's an inspiration to so many young women out there who want to pursue their passions no matter what. And let's be real, she's still gonna be killing it in the future, just maybe not on the pitch 
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just saw the news about Abby Dow retiring from rugby at 28... i'm both shocked and impressed by her decision 
. we'll miss seeing her on the pitch, but it's awesome that she's pursuing her passions now 
It's crazy to think that the girl who won a World Cup title with England earlier this year is hanging up her boots for good.
. But at the same time, I want her all the best and I hope she finds happiness in this new chapter of her life. She's got an amazing legacy to live on, after all... 
Something don't add up...
at 28? feels like she was hitting her prime 
will miss seeing her on the pitch but proud of her accomplishments in the sport 