Charlie Hodgson to retire at end of season

Saracens and former England fly-half Charlie Hodgson will retire at the end of the season.

Hodgson will become the clubs Head of Recruitment after a 5 year spell at the club.

The 35-year-old, who joined Sarries from Sale in 2011, is the Premiership's record points scorer, with almost 2,500 in 239 appearances to date.

He won 38 England caps before retiring from international rugby in 2012.

"It was very tough call to make, as being a rugby player is the only thing I've ever known," he said.