England announce Rugby World Cup training squad as Owen Farrell named captain
1 year, 6 months ago

England announce Rugby World Cup training squad as Owen Farrell named captain

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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 …

Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland expressed his desire to stay on as Wales rugby coach after making what could prove to be his final team announcement in the role amid a record run of losses in the national side’s 143-year history. You’ve just got to focus totally on preparing the team as best we can.” Asked if he had a …

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

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Elliot Daly misses England tour but Tom Curry named in training squad
7 months ago

Elliot Daly misses England tour but Tom Curry named in training squad

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Ellis Genge a doubt for England’s tour of New Zealand with prop facing scan on calf injury
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ellis Genge a doubt for England’s tour of New Zealand with prop facing scan on calf injury

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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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Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash
10 months ago

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Hugo Keenan in only change for England clash

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Owen Farrell CONFIRMED to be joining French side Racing 92 on a two-year deal this summer... with former England captain to leave Saracens after taking break from international game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Owen Farrell CONFIRMED to be joining French side Racing 92 on a two-year deal this summer... with former England captain to leave Saracens after taking break from international game

Daily Mail  

Owen Farrell will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal, the French giants confirmed on Monday night. Farrell, the former England captain and fly-half, stepped away from international duty after leading his country to a third-place finish at last year's World Cup to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing. Farrell has played his entire club career in England with …

Jamie George reveals his joy at being named England captain after coach Steve Borthwick popped the question and why he relishes the pressure that comes with replacing Owen Farrell
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamie George reveals his joy at being named England captain after coach Steve Borthwick popped the question and why he relishes the pressure that comes with replacing Owen Farrell

Daily Mail  

Jamie George likened it to a proposal and when Steve Borthwick popped the question, Saracens’ veteran hooker had no qualms about accepting the pressure that goes with being England captain. Jamie George revealed Steve Borthwick's offer to become England's captain felt a bit like a marriage proposal when the question came last week Borthwick named George the new England captain …

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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Jamie George to lead England as Six Nations squad revealed
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jamie George to lead England as Six Nations squad revealed

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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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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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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 …

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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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 …

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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Steve Borthwick hails Owen Farrell’s leadership qualities as England captain returns
1 year, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick hails Owen Farrell’s leadership qualities as England captain returns

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How England can solve the Owen Farrell and George Ford problem
1 year, 3 months ago

How England can solve the Owen Farrell and George Ford problem

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Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of Rugby World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of Rugby World Cup

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Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

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England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case
1 year, 4 months ago

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

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Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions
1 year, 4 months ago

Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions

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Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup as England call up Alex Mitchell
1 year, 4 months ago

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup as England call up Alex Mitchell

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England announce 33-man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad
1 year, 5 months ago

England announce 33-man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad

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I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss
1 year, 5 months ago

I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss

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Ex-England prop Henry Thomas will ‘bring something different’ – Warren Gatland
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-England prop Henry Thomas will ‘bring something different’ – Warren Gatland

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On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell signs for Saracens to switch rugby codes
1 year, 9 months ago

On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell signs for Saracens to switch rugby codes

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We love it in Ireland: Andy Farrell not interested in coaching role in England
1 year, 9 months ago

We love it in Ireland: Andy Farrell not interested in coaching role in England

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Aaron Ramsey named as Gareth Bale’s successor as Wales captain
1 year, 9 months ago

Aaron Ramsey named as Gareth Bale’s successor as Wales captain

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Owen Farrell doubtful for Argentina clash due to concussion protocols
2 years, 2 months ago

Owen Farrell doubtful for Argentina clash due to concussion protocols

The Telegraph  

Curry last captained England during this year's Six Nations when Lawes and Farrell were unavailable, becoming the youngest England men's captain since Will Carling at the age of 23. Telegraph Sport understands that May was set to undergo a scan on the injury on Monday, the latest setback in a desperately unfortunate run of bad luck for the England wing …

The problem with public school rugby, according to Eddie Jones
2 years, 5 months ago

The problem with public school rugby, according to Eddie Jones

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones has risked the wrath of English rugby union traditionalists by claiming that that the country will need to “blow up” its public school system to consistently produce skilful players. “They are good, tough players,” Jones said of those that have developed in England, where it is the norm for professional players to have attended public school, at least …

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach

The Telegraph  

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with the Ireland head coach having signed a new two-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Union. Farrell, 47, joined the Irish coaching setup initially as defence coach working under Joe Schmidt after the England coaching staff were dismissed following the 2015 Rugby World Cup. …

England rugby team vs Australia: Courtney Lawes named as captain ahead of Owen Farrell
2 years, 6 months ago

England rugby team vs Australia: Courtney Lawes named as captain ahead of Owen Farrell

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England rugby squad: Henry Arundell named for first time
2 years, 7 months ago

England rugby squad: Henry Arundell named for first time

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England captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations
2 years, 11 months ago

England captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations

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England rugby: Jamie George given call for autumn Tests after Luke Cowan-Dickie injury
3 years, 2 months ago

England rugby: Jamie George given call for autumn Tests after Luke Cowan-Dickie injury

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names four uncapped Ulster players to face USA
3 years, 6 months ago

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names four uncapped Ulster players to face USA

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Lewis Ludlow named England A captain for Scotland A clash
3 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Ludlow named England A captain for Scotland A clash

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What is it really like to play against Owen Farrell – and is the England captain ready for the Lions tour?
3 years, 7 months ago

What is it really like to play against Owen Farrell – and is the England captain ready for the Lions tour?

The Telegraph  

Alongside confirmation of Saracens’ relegation from the Premiership in January 2020 came a lingering curiosity. How would their stars – some of the brightest in their sport –respond to life in English rugby union’s second tier? In the case of England captain Owen Farrell, that feeling only intensified after his mixed Six Nations. But, ahead of the first leg of …

England vs Wales team news: George Ford returns in only change for Autumn Nations Cup clash in Llanelli
4 years, 1 month ago

England vs Wales team news: George Ford returns in only change for Autumn Nations Cup clash in Llanelli

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British and Irish Lions squad: Warren Gatland reveals number of players he will select — so who will he pick?
4 years, 2 months ago

British and Irish Lions squad: Warren Gatland reveals number of players he will select — so who will he pick?

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Owen Farrell is wiser and happy to have tamed his temper
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Owen Farrell is wiser and happy to have tamed his temper

Daily Mail  

Leading England into a World Cup semi-final is a high-stakes, high-pressure scenario that requires composure — and Owen Farrell believes that he has that vital quality these days. England captain Owen Farrell believes he has the vital quality of composure these days Farrell is a heart-on-sleeve character. We want to be thinking clearly and go about this game like we're …

England vs New Zealand: Eddie Jones picks starting team for All Blacks
5 years, 2 months ago

England vs New Zealand: Eddie Jones picks starting team for All Blacks

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Rugby World Cup news: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend sits out captain Stuart McInally
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup news: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend sits out captain Stuart McInally

Daily Mail  

Scotland have named their side for their final Pool A clash at the Rugby World Cup against Japan in Yokohama - despite the looming threat the game could be cancelled. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Japan on Sunday TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT Here is your Scotland team to face Japan in our final #RWC2019 Pool A …

Rugby World Cup 2019 - How do England get Owen Farrell firing?
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019 - How do England get Owen Farrell firing?

Daily Mail  

Owen Farrell was ill on Tuesday, so he was unable to take a full part in England training. USA flanker John Quill was sent off for this massive and illegal tackle on Owen Farrell The England fly-half was also flattened by Argentina lock Thomas Lavanini with this hit Nine days later, the skipper suffered a similar fate against Argentina, as …

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