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 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 England and rival nations subjected the English 10 to extreme hostility in every fixture he took part in ‘It is with typical courage that Owen has made this decision to open up in this manner. His club Saracens said: ‘Owen will have the support of everyone at the club.’ Farrell could yet return to the international fold in the future after some time away

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

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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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
9 months, 1 week ago

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

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Andy Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite ‘feelgood factor’ for Ireland
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Six Nations 2024: How will England replace Owen Farrell?
10 months, 3 weeks 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 ago

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

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What Owen Farrell’s move to France says about the future of club rugby
11 months ago

What Owen Farrell’s move to France says about the future of club rugby

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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 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 …

Steve Borthwick knows England players need to be ‘supported and cared for’
11 months 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago

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

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Saracens teammates shocked by reports of Owen Farrell exit, says Jamie George
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Saracens teammates shocked by reports of Owen Farrell exit, says Jamie George

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Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland suffer major injury blow with key figure ruled out of Six Nations

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Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 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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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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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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What next for Owen Farrell? Red card hearing explained after appeal
1 year, 4 months ago

What next for Owen Farrell? Red card hearing explained after appeal

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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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Owen Farrell ban: How many games will England captain miss after red card vs Wales?
1 year, 4 months ago

Owen Farrell ban: How many games will England captain miss after red card vs Wales?

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How England can bring out the Saracens version of Owen Farrell at the World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

How England can bring out the Saracens version of Owen Farrell at the World Cup

The Telegraph  

Tompkins and Alex Lozowski have formed a tough, rounded centre combination for Saracens. Van Zyl is a sparky scrum-half with a sniping threat that helps out Farrell, and another huge part of Saracens’ success this season. Whether or not one of those combinations is used, even as an option within a game, kick-pressure alone will not take England to the …

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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England captain Owen Farrell told to change tackle technique before Six Nations
1 year, 11 months ago

England captain Owen Farrell told to change tackle technique before Six Nations

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Owen Farrell says England must be fearless as Eddie Jones prioritises pace in reshuffled team
2 years, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell says England must be fearless as Eddie Jones prioritises pace in reshuffled team

The Telegraph  

Upon seeing the injury May suffered against London Irish, Jones initially expected the 32-year-old to be in a race against time for the Six Nations. “Our performance wasn’t good enough last week, and if we play well enough this week there won’t be any Mexican waves.” Tuilagi’s condition has been monitored all week and Jones revealed it was a relatively …

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 …

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach
2 years, 4 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. …

Ireland have positive news about Cian Healy’s injury ahead of New Zealand clash
2 years, 5 months ago

Ireland have positive news about Cian Healy’s injury ahead of New Zealand clash

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Owen Farrell ‘hungry’ on return to England fold following injury
2 years, 7 months ago

Owen Farrell ‘hungry’ on return to England fold following injury

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England's biggest winner from a dismal Six Nations? Owen Farrell
2 years, 9 months ago

England's biggest winner from a dismal Six Nations? Owen Farrell

The Telegraph  

With the knives out for Eddie Jones and England widely criticised after a poor tournament, Owen Farrell has ended up having a great Six Nations without even spending a minute on the field. What would happen if England set the tournament alight with an all-conquering display and Farrell, the captain since Dylan Hartley's injury and viewed by Eddie Jones as …

Six Nations: Michael Lowry paints a pretty picture for Ireland coach Andy Farrell
2 years, 9 months ago

Six Nations: Michael Lowry paints a pretty picture for Ireland coach Andy Farrell

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England captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations
2 years, 10 months ago

England captain Owen Farrell out of Six Nations

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Owen Farrell tests positive for Covid to throw England plans into further turmoil
3 years, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell tests positive for Covid to throw England plans into further turmoil

The Telegraph  

Owen Farrell is a major doubt for England’s opening autumn Test match against Tonga at Twickenham on Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19. Although passed fit, Jones said Smith was not starting because of his lack of preparation time but after today's Farrell scare he may now have to back the Harlequins fly-half's instincts as one of the most gifted …

Owen Farrell happy to help Marcus Smith find his feet as England’s fly-half
3 years, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell happy to help Marcus Smith find his feet as England’s fly-half

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Owen Farrell: I was not at my best last season
3 years, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell: I was not at my best last season

The Telegraph  

Owen Farrell agrees with Eddie Jones’ assessment that he was below par last season but feels invigorated ahead of England’s autumn and a potential midfield partnership with the “brilliant” Marcus Smith. Speaking before England’s three-day training camp last month, Jones suggested that his skipper “hasn’t been at his best for some time”, citing illness and “spasmodic training sessions” as reasons. …

What is it really like to play against Owen Farrell – and is the England captain ready for the Lions tour?
3 years, 6 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 …

Inside Line: Red card for Owen Farrell will not change England captain's defensive approach
4 years, 3 months ago

Inside Line: Red card for Owen Farrell will not change England captain's defensive approach

The Telegraph  

If you accept that defence is a vital part of rugby union, and that destructive tackling underpins most successful teams, what would you consider as a worthwhile trade-off? Owen Farrell’s challenge on 18-year-old Wasps fly-half Charlie Atkinson was reckless. A red card resulted, without referee Christophe Ridley needing a replay. England’s captain will almost certainly be suspended for at least …

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