Harlequins have extended the contract of England World Cup-winner Rachael Burford by a further year.
Burford, 37, has made 72 appearances since joining the west London club in 2017 from Aylesford Bulls.
The Kent-born centre captained Harlequins to the Premier 15s title in 2021, when they beat Saracens 25-17 in the final.
“I’m so passionate about what this club can achieve on and off the pitch,” she told the club website.
“One more year, knowing this is my final year and doing it in the quarters is really special.”
Burford made her debut for England in 2006 and went on to win 84 caps, including the World Cup win against Canada in 2014.
The club statement continued: “This season, Rachael Burford will take on an additional off-field role, working across multiple areas of the club to continue to drive the growth of the women’s game, engage new audiences and drive the club’s women’s matchday product.”
