
Yes, Courtney Lawes says he is “officially unretiring from international duty.” He said he would love to represent England again after signing for Sale Sharks. He added that his first priority is to play well for Sale and then see what happens.
Courtney Lawes is joining Sale Sharks. The article says he has signed for the club for the 2026-27 season. He announced the move after previously playing for Brive in France.
Courtney Lawes retired from international rugby in 2023. He had a 14-year England career before stepping away. The article says he is now reversing that decision.
Courtney Lawes won three Six Nations Championships with England. He also played in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. Those achievements came during his 14-year international career.
Courtney Lawes spent his entire club career with Northampton Saints before leaving in 2024. He won two Premiership titles with Northampton. He then joined French side Brive and is now set to move to Sale Sharks.

Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially unretiring from international duty" he would love to represent his country again after signing for Sale Sharks for the 2026-27 season.
The 37-year-old second row won three Six Nations Championships and played in the 2019 World Cup final during a glittering 14-year England career before retiring in 2023.
Lawes spent the entire of his club career with Northampton Saints, winning two Prem titles, until he left the club to join French side Brive in 2024.
"I'm officially un-retiring from international duty and I'd love to play for England again but first and foremost I want to play well for Sale and we'll see what happens after that," he told Sale's official website, external.
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