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

The Independent  

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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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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 …

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

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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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Why Steve Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Steve Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent

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Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woe

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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The pair were withdrawn during England's weekend defeat against Australia Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso have been ruled out with head injuries The Roses will be without a key duo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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Tom Curry says ‘blame England players for crumbling not Steve Borthwick’ – here is why
2 months ago

Tom Curry says ‘blame England players for crumbling not Steve Borthwick’ – here is why

The Telegraph  

Tom Curry is adamant that England’s players should shoulder responsibility for their habit of falling away in the final quarter rather than head coach Steve Borthwick. The flanker admits that the squad “have let themselves down” with their indiscipline late in games as England seek to relieve the pressure of only winning one of their last six matches against tier-one …

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, 3 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 …

Where it all went wrong for England: The behind-the-scenes grumbles at Jude Bellingham's preferential treatment, dressing room tantrums... and Gareth Southgate's controversial number two
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Where it all went wrong for England: The behind-the-scenes grumbles at Jude Bellingham's preferential treatment, dressing room tantrums... and Gareth Southgate's controversial number two

Daily Mail  

In the aftermath of England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain there were tears and tantrums - but eventually an air of acceptance. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham cut despondent figures after Sunday's final England believed it was their moment, but they were ultimately beaten by a better Spain England are respected, if not feared, again after decades in the …

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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England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory
10 months ago

England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory

The Telegraph  

England, where have you been? The shock and awe that overwhelmed Scotland in Rome reverberated all the way to Twickenham as Steve Borthwick’s side sensationally shattered Ireland’s Grand Slam procession. If Ireland needed a reminder of the reason why no team has yet to complete back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations, England provided it in spades with a stunning …

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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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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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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Six Nations 2024: How will England replace Owen Farrell?
11 months, 1 week ago

Six Nations 2024: How will England replace Owen Farrell?

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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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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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Steve Borthwick reveals key quality that made Jamie George his ideal England captain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick reveals key quality that made Jamie George his ideal England captain

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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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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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Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations ‘to prioritise mental wellbeing’
1 year, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations ‘to prioritise mental wellbeing’

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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

The Independent  

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England have gone from kings to kaput in less than 12 months and suffering the worst of all their miserable World Cups. The big question: who's to be blame?
1 year, 2 months ago

England have gone from kings to kaput in less than 12 months and suffering the worst of all their miserable World Cups. The big question: who's to be blame?

Daily Mail  

It was less than a year ago that England, under the same captain and coach, were thrashing India by 10 wickets in Adelaide on their way to winning the Twenty20 World Cup. Nothing had happened, it seemed, to stop England’s continued domination of limited-overs cricket, not even the sudden retirement a few months earlier of the biggest architect in their …

England's World Cup chopping and changing returns them to the bad old days of the 1990s
1 year, 2 months ago

England's World Cup chopping and changing returns them to the bad old days of the 1990s

The Telegraph  

From their first game to the second, England made one change. They lost, so three of those all-rounders were recalled for the fifth match, meaning that, but for a couple of personnel tweaks, they had gone full circle since in terms of their team structure. By the way, do not be surprised if Topley’s replacement, Brydon Carse, makes it 16 …

Owen Farrell silences critics as England survive Fiji fightback
1 year, 2 months ago

Owen Farrell silences critics as England survive Fiji fightback

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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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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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Owen Farrell breaks Jonny Wilkinson’s long-standing England record
1 year, 3 months ago

Owen Farrell breaks Jonny Wilkinson’s long-standing England record

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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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Harry Brook pushes World Cup claims with thrilling 67 and Jonny Bairstow smashes unbeaten 86 as England THRASH New Zealand to take 2-0 lead in T20 series after 95-run win
1 year, 4 months ago

Harry Brook pushes World Cup claims with thrilling 67 and Jonny Bairstow smashes unbeaten 86 as England THRASH New Zealand to take 2-0 lead in T20 series after 95-run win

Daily Mail  

The show might have moved south from Durham to Manchester, but the message remains loud and clear. Now, as then, England beat New Zealand, to take a 2-0 lead in this four-match T20 series – this time by 95 runs in another one-sided encounter. Harry Brook struck a magnificent 67 from 36 balls as England thrashed New Zealand Had Bairstow …

Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji

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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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‘Personal attacks’ on Owen Farrell over red card are wrong, says Steve Borthwick
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Personal attacks’ on Owen Farrell over red card are wrong, says Steve Borthwick

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Owen Farrell defended by father Andy after ‘disgusting circus’
1 year, 4 months ago

Owen Farrell defended by father Andy after ‘disgusting circus’

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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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