England prop Joe Marler announced his retirement after his comments on the Haka led to a week of controversy - but it's far from the first time his actions have caused a stir

Veteran England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby just days after taking the social media world by storm with his

Prop Marler quits international rugby after winning 95 caps for his country, following a week in which he courted controversy with his comments about the All Blacks haka

Marler announced on Sunday that he had retired from Test rugby after winning 95 caps between 2012 and 2024. Discussing life in the England camp without Marler, Cole noted the place was “quieter”, joking: “I talk to one less person, so I talk to no one.” George Ford is now filling the Marler-shaped void as Cole’s new room-mate.

The 34-year-old prop deactivated his X account following his comments - before later insisting he was "just having a bit of fun".

England have called up rising star Asher Opoku-Fordjour to replace Joe Marler in Steve Borthwick’s squad after the prop confirmed his retirement from international rugby. Marler called time on his Test career after winning 95 England caps days after leaving camp for personal reasons ahead of the defeat to the All Blacks at Allianz Stadium,

England prop Joe Marler has retired from international rugby after 95 tests since 2012. The 34-year-old Marler was in the squad for the autumn series but left England’s camp on Monday for personal reasons.

As a study in burning the house down on your way out, Joe Marler’s exit from the Test arena was just about textbook. Eschewing any valedictory Twickenham appearance or guard of honour, England’s incorrigible rogue chose instead to impugn the All Blacks’ cherished haka,