England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’
1 year, 2 months ago

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

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Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

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Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence
1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell tips ‘second to none’ Ireland coaches to excel in his absence

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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
1 month, 1 week ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process

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Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

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Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Farrell aware Ireland are viewed as ‘vulnerable’ by Fiji

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Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley
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Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley

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Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell

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England handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries

Daily Mail  

The pair were withdrawn during England's weekend defeat against Australia Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso have been ruled out with head injuries The Roses will be without a key duo for their Twickenham clash v South Africa England have been hit by more disruption after being forced to rule Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out of the clash with South …

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
2 months ago

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

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England’s coaching merry-go-round spins again with Richard Wigglesworth promotion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

England’s coaching merry-go-round spins again with Richard Wigglesworth promotion

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Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland

The Independent  

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How a little-known Kiwi kid became Owen Farrell's Saracens successor after a global manhunt, a spreadsheet with 110 locks and turning down the All Black No10 shirt
3 months, 1 week ago

How a little-known Kiwi kid became Owen Farrell's Saracens successor after a global manhunt, a spreadsheet with 110 locks and turning down the All Black No10 shirt

Daily Mail  

When Owen Farrell dropped the mid-winter bombshell that he had agreed a summer move to Paris, Nick Kennedy knew he had to act fast, to launch an emergency search for someone to fill the glaring void. Saracens knew they had to act quickly when Owen Farrell announced his intention to leave The club recruited the little-known New Zealander Fergus Burke …

Finn Russell offers Owen Farrell advice after the former England captain joined Racing 92 - as the Scotsman reveals he would love to play alongside the fly-half for the British and Irish Lions next su
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Finn Russell offers Owen Farrell advice after the former England captain joined Racing 92 - as the Scotsman reveals he would love to play alongside the fly-half for the British and Irish Lions next su

Daily Mail  

Finn Russell has backed Owen Farrell to star at his old club Racing 92 and said he would love to play with the former England captain again with the British & Irish Lions next summer. Russell, the Scotland and Bath fly-half, spent five years in French rugby as Racing’s No 10 – the shirt now filled by Farrell after his …

Steve Borthwick taunted by All Blacks fan: England coach challenges New Zealand to ‘beat us with style’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick taunted by All Blacks fan: England coach challenges New Zealand to ‘beat us with style’

The Telegraph  

“The result is super important,” he added. By watching them and seeing what was going on in their coaches’ box, we certainly caused some stress and hopefully we can do that again this week.” The issue for England is that there is a widespread expectation that New Zealand will be better too, with Robertson having got his first game under …

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia
6 months ago

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia

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Gareth Southgate hopes shock defeat focuses England minds against complacency
7 months ago

Gareth Southgate hopes shock defeat focuses England minds against complacency

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Harry Randall more than happy to show off his ‘super strengths’ in England camp
7 months ago

Harry Randall more than happy to show off his ‘super strengths’ in England camp

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Owen Farrell joins Jonny Wilkinson to refine kicking at England training base
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Owen Farrell joins Jonny Wilkinson to refine kicking at England training base

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Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell: Falling short of Grand Slam is ‘best thing’ for developing Ireland

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Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider

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Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England
10 months ago

Andy Farrell says Ireland are braced for ‘one hell of a battle’ against England

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Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history
10 months ago

Rory Best explains exactly how Andy Farrell has taken Ireland to the brink of history

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Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw

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Three back rowers can solve Steve Borthwick’s problem after England A’s 91-5 thrashing of Portugal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Three back rowers can solve Steve Borthwick’s problem after England A’s 91-5 thrashing of Portugal

The Telegraph  

It is not all doom and gloom when it comes to English rugby. Just 24 hours after Steve Borthwick watched his senior side lose a fourth successive Calcutta Cup encounter with Scotland, the head coach was back on a familiar stomping ground taking a look into the future. For the first time in eight years, England’s A side were being …

Finn Russell relaxed about facing England’s blitz defence
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Finn Russell relaxed about facing England’s blitz defence

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Warren Gatland rips up his Wales side after Scotland first-half horror show with seven changes made for Six Nations clash with England
11 months ago

Warren Gatland rips up his Wales side after Scotland first-half horror show with seven changes made for Six Nations clash with England

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland insisted Wales will head to Twickenham full of confidence despite him ripping up his side and making a total of seven changes from the one beaten by Scotland. Wales produced an appalling first-half display to fall 27-0 behind to Gregor Townsend's men in their 2024 Six Nations opener and although they scored 26 unanswered points to produce a …

Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland
11 months ago

Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland

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What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

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Steve Borthwick knows England players need to be ‘supported and cared for’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick knows England players need to be ‘supported and cared for’

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Andy Farrell: Becoming British and Irish Lions head coach is ‘magical’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Andy Farrell: Becoming British and Irish Lions head coach is ‘magical’

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Watch as British and Irish Lions unveil head coach for 2025 tour
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch as British and Irish Lions unveil head coach for 2025 tour

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Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy
1 year ago

Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy

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Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens
1 year ago

Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens

The Telegraph  

The losers in all this will be Saracens. There are certain parallels to be drawn, too, with the only man who is unquestionably above Farrell in the list of England’s greatest fly-halves, Jonny Wilkinson. The World Cup winner has been open and honest regarding the inner torment he experienced from the moment he first burst onto the international rugby scene …

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders

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England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break
1 year ago

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

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Owen Farrell set for first Saracens appearance since announcing Test break
1 year, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell set for first Saracens appearance since announcing Test break

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Owen Farrell’s mental-health break is just the start, says England teammate Kyle Sinckler
1 year, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell’s mental-health break is just the start, says England teammate Kyle Sinckler

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England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the Six Nations as the fly-half takes a break from international rugby to focus on his and his family's mental well-being
1 year, 1 month ago

England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the Six Nations as the fly-half takes a break from international rugby to focus on his and his family's mental well-being

Daily Mail  

England captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from international rugby to protect his mental health and will miss next year’s Six Nations. The 32-year-old’s club Saracens said he was stepping back to ‘prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being’. Owen Farrell is set to take a leave from international rugby to prioritise his family's mental well-being Fans of both …

Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon
1 year, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon

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Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor

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Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?

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Scrutiny on Curry overshadows England vs Argentina in Rugby World Cup third-place game
1 year, 2 months ago

Scrutiny on Curry overshadows England vs Argentina in Rugby World Cup third-place game

Associated Press  

It’s a match no team wants to play, no matter what the players or coaches say in public. Yet the Rugby World Cup third-place game between England and Argentina on Friday might feel even more insignificant for the English, given an uncomfortable build-up centered almost entirely on Tom Curry and his allegation of racial abuse by an opponent that has …

England battling to avoid wooden spoon with World Cup defence all but over after Sri Lanka defeat
1 year, 2 months ago

England battling to avoid wooden spoon with World Cup defence all but over after Sri Lanka defeat

The Telegraph  

By Tim Wigmore, in Bangalore Moeen Ali has criticised England’s lack of intent and “spark” in their World Cup defence and urged the side to be more aggressive in their must-win match against Sri Lanka. I know the situations haven’t always been easy and have been difficult, but still, I feel like it’s a game of cricket at the end …

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final

The Telegraph  

Heartbreak, utter heartbreak for England. Having played the majority of their World Cup campaign in the shadows, Steve Borthwick’s side finally showed their hand in stunning and ruthless fashion, only to fall short in the cruellest of circumstances. Remarkably it was the second game in succession that Pollard, who was not even in the original Springbok squad, having missed out …

NIK SIMON: Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with Steve Borthwick as Springbok coach predicts England's line-up for the World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

NIK SIMON: Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with Steve Borthwick as Springbok coach predicts England's line-up for the World Cup semi-final

Daily Mail  

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday night attempted to predict England's team for the World Cup semi-final – although he stopped short of selecting their full-back. The mischievous South African could not decide between Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward, as he awaits Steve Borthwick's official team announcement on Thursday. The last time the two nations met at a World Cup …

Ben Earl: ‘I want to be one of the world’s best - it’s time for England’s big game players to turn up’
1 year, 2 months ago

Ben Earl: ‘I want to be one of the world’s best - it’s time for England’s big game players to turn up’

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