Barely a month after quitting international rugby, former England prop Joe Marler has brought forward his retirement plans and will end his time in the sport completely this week.

Former England and Harlequins prop has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. Marler earned 95 international caps across 12 years with the national team, winning three Six Nations Championships.

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England prop Joe Marler to retire from professional rugby after Fridays Gallagher Premiership match against Bristol Bears; Marler earned 95 caps for England and was selected for 2017 British and Irish

Harlequins and former England prop Joe Marler announced his retirement from professional rugby on Wednesday.

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has announced he will retire from professional rugby on Friday. Marler, 34, won 95 caps for England and represented the British & Irish Lions on their 2017 tour of New Zealand.

Former England prop Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins' clash against Bristol on Friday, the Premiership club has announced.

England hero Joe Marler has announced he is bringing forward his planned retirement with his final match being against the Bristol Bears on Friday.The 34-year-old Harlequins stalwart will face Bristol in what will be an emotional farewell to the sport.