Danny Care will not be charged in relation to an alleged incident of sexual assault in Leeds on 3 March.
The Harlequins and England scrum-half said: "I am relieved and happy that the investigation by the police and the [Crown Prosecution Service] has come to this conclusion.
"I would like to thank all those who have supported me through this difficult time, in particular my family and friends and all at Harlequins."
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