Owen Farrell

Saracens boss slams Farrell critics

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the “shameful” treatment of Owen Farrell after the England captain opted to take a break from international rugby for mental health reasons.

England's centre Owen Farrell reacts at the end of the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, west London, on February 4, 2023. - Scotland won 29 - 23 against England. (

Farrell steps down from England duty

England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break “to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being”.

Owen Farrell during an England team run at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy

Faz ‘bust-up’ costs England star selection

Skipper Owen Farrell was allegedly involved in a training ground “scrap” with a young teammate, resulting in him being overlooked by England at the World Cup.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell scores a penalty during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Samoa at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, northern France on October 7, 2023.

Farrell topples Wilkinson’s points record

Owen Farrell said he had still not processed breaking Jonny Wilkinson’s England points record of 1,179 during the narrow 18-17 win over Samoa on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

Farrell makes England return

Owen Farrell will captain England from flyhalf on his return from a ban for a dangerous tackle in the World Cup match against minnows Chile.

‘Gutted’ Farrell rues World Cup ban

England captain Owen Farrell has accepted the “mistake” that will see him miss the start of the 2023 World Cup, but remains excited for the tournament.

England's number 8 Billy Vunipola (C) looks on after the final whistle of the Autumn Nations Series International rugby union match between England and South Africa at Twickenham stadium, in London, on November 26, 2022. - South Africa beat England 13-27.

England’s World Cup naughty list grows

England’s Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month’s Rugby World Cup after receiving a suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland.

Farrell banned for World Cup openers

Owen Farrell will only miss two of England’s World Cup pool matches after a successful World Rugby appeal saw him handed a backdated four-week ban for his dangerous tackle.

England brace for Vunipola, Farrell decisions

England are set to find out on Tuesday what impact, if any, disciplinary rulings on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will have on their World Cup 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.

Date set for Farrell’s fate

Owen Farrell will face a disciplinary panel on Tuesday, where it will be decided whether the England captain is banned and will miss the start of the World Cup.