Owen Farrell

Farrell reprogrammed, Sexton defiant

Owen Farrell is toeing the company line after completing a World Rugby tackle class but Ireland counterpart Johnny Sexton says there’s nothing safe about low tackles.

Borthwick backs ‘demanding’ Farrell to lead England

New England coach Steve Borthwick said the sky-high standards demanded by Owen Farrell throughout his glittering career were behind the decision to retain him as captain for the Six Nations campaign.

epa10047266 Owen Farrell of England warms up during the first Test match of the International Rugby Test series between Australia and England at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, 02 July 2022.

Farrell free to play in Six Nations opener

Owen Farrell will be available for England’s opening Six Nations match after being handed a four-game ban for dangerous play.

Farrell to face the music

Owen Farrell will hear the fate of his involvement in England’s Six Nations opener on Tuesday after being cited for a no-arms tackle during a Premiership clash.

Saracens Owen Farrell speaks with the referee during the Gallagher Premiership match at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester. Picture date: Friday January 6, 2023.

‘No arms’ Farrell under fire again

Owen Farrell could miss England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland next month if he is cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens’ 19-16 Premiership win over Gloucester on Saturday.

Farrell: Eddie sacking ‘unbelievably disappointing’

England captain Owen Farrell has expressed his unhappiness with the RFU’s decision to fire Eddie Jones and denied his teammates had any influence in the matter.

Bok nemesis in doubt for November Tests

One of England’s most notorious villains has been ruled out of preparations for the end-of-year Tests in the northern hemisphere.

Farrell fuming at England captaincy call

England coach Eddie Jones has admitted Owen Farrell “wasn’t very happy” after Courtney Lawes was named captain on Thursday for the opening Test against Australia, as veteran scrumhalf Danny Care was handed a first start since 2018.

BARNET, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins is tackled by Jamie George and Owen Farrell of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi-Final match between Saracens and Harlequins at StoneX Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Barnet, England.

Farrell calls for common sense around high tackles

England captain Owen Farrell has added his voice to calls for a more common-sense approach to punishing high tackles after four yellow cards were dished out in the Premiership semi-final between Saracens and Harlequins.

Esterhuizen set for round two against Farrell

Andre Esterhuizen will face Owen Farrell for the first time since the two clashed in a controversial tackle during a Test match between the Springboks and England in 2018.