Norton Retires After 14 Years

England rugby sevens legend Dan Norton announced his retirement at the end of the Vancouver Sevens meet yesterday.

Norton is the all-time leading try scorer in the series with 358, while Kenya’s Collins Injera is second with 279 tries and New Zealand’s Tim Mikkelson is third with 235 touchdowns.

The 34-year-old was part of the Great Britain side that won Olympic silver at the 2016 Rio Games and also represented Team GB at last year’s Tokyo Olympics.

“I’ve enjoyed the last 14 years annoying the world and annoying my team-mates. I’ve loved every minute of it,” Norton said.

“I think it is time to hang up the boots,” he said.

“I love all the support we have been given - it is nothing without you guys.”

Gloucester-born Norton made his England debut in 2009 and went on to appear for them in 91 competitions.

A former Bristol Bears winger, Norton spent the vast majority of his career in sevens.

He also represented Great Britain when they won bronze at the Commonwealth Games in 2018.