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Andy Farrell was not happy with the coverage of Owen Farrell's disciplinary issues

Farrell hits out at 'disgusting' Owen Farrell coverage

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called the coverage around his son Owen Farrell's disciplinary process a "disgusting" circus.

Rugby • 17 Aug 23

George Ford comes in at out-half for England

Ford starts as England wait on Farrell decision

Owen Farrell has been left out of England's matchday 23 to face Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture in Dublin after World Rugby earlier on Thursday appealed against a decision to overturn his red card versus Wales.

Rugby • 17 Aug 23

Farrell could face a ban following his tackle on Welsh flanker Taine Basham

World Rugby to appeal Farrell disciplinary decision

England could still be without Owen Farrell for the start of the Rugby World Cup, after World Rugby confirmed that it would appeal the decision to overturn his red card in last Saturday's 19-17 win against Wales.

Rugby • 17 Aug 23

Owen Farrell was originally given a yellow card and sent for review

World Rugby urged to intervene over Farrell card

World Rugby has come under pressure to act after Owen Farrell's red card against Wales was overturned in a decision that has caused uproar across the game.

Rugby • 16 Aug 23

Owen Farrell had initially been shown a yellow card, which was later upgraded to red after a TMO review

Owen Farrell red card overturned on appeal

England captain Owen Farrell is free to face Ireland on Saturday after his red card against Wales was not upheld by a disciplinary hearing.

Rugby • 15 Aug 23

Farrell & Tuilagi back in England team to face Ireland

Henry Arundell will start for the first time when England attempt to gatecrash Ireland's Grand Slam party at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, while Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi have been recalled.

Rugby • 16 Mar 23

Owen Farrell (L) moves to out-half, with Marcus Smith (R) dropping to the bench

Smith dropped by England as Farrell starts v Italy

England have broken up their contentious playmaking axis of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell as part of a revamped midfield selected for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.

Rugby • 10 Feb 23

Farrell was cited for a dangerous tackle in Friday's win against Gloucester

Farrell banned but will be available for Six Nations

Owen Farrell will be available for the start of England's Six Nations against Scotland on 4 February after receiving a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle.

Rugby • 11 Jan 23

Owen Farrell kicking a last-minute winning drop-goal on Friday night

Owen Farrell could miss England's Six Nations opener

Owen Farrell is in danger of missing the start of England's Six Nations campaign after being cited for a dangerous tackle in Saracens' victory over Gloucester on Friday.

Rugby • 09 Jan 23

George and Farrell have been teammates since they were teenagers

George in awe of England's latest centurion Farrell

Owen Farrell has been credited with single-handedly transforming the mindset of English rugby as he prepares to join the nation's small band of Test centurions.

Rugby • 15 Nov 22

Owen Farrell suffered the injury in Saracens training last week.

Owen Farrell ruled out of Six Nations with ankle injury

England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations because of an ankle problem.

Rugby • 26 Jan 22

England head coach Eddie Jones is building towards France 2023

Notable absentees as England name squad

Owen Farrell has been retained as England captain for the Six Nations but there are several big-name casualties in the training squad named by Eddie Jones for the opener against Scotland on 5 February.

Rugby • 18 Jan 22

Owen Farrell leaving the pitch after being injured against Australia

Owen Farrell a doubt for start of Six Nations

England captain Owen Farrell is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations after Saracens revealed that he faces up to three months out because of ankle surgery.

Rugby • 18 Nov 21

Jones: 'I'd prefer in rugby if we went to the basketball system where players could pick a number at the start of the year and that's their number'

Eddie Jones gets shirty over 'archaic' jersey numbers

Eddie Jones insists he will continue to challenge convention after releasing his England players from the obligations of their "archaic" jersey numbers.

Rugby • 14 Nov 21

Owen Farrell is back in the England reckoning

Farrell cleared for England after Covid test error

England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to face Australia on Saturday after his Covid case was confirmed as a false-positive.

Rugby • 07 Nov 21

England run in 11 tries in Tonga hammering

England responded to the loss of captain Owen Farrell to a positive Covid test by overwhelming Tonga 69-3 in their Autumn Nations Series opener.

Rugby • 06 Nov 21

Owen Farrell was due to win his 94th England cap on Saturday

England captain Farrell tests positive for Covid-19

England have encountered a major setback on the eve of their Autumn Nations Series clash with Tonga after captain Owen Farrell tested positive for Covid.

Rugby • 05 Nov 21

Biggar: 'This is a hugely special week for everyone, for the whole of the rugby world really, so it's important that you enjoy it, don't see it as a burden and don't stress yourself out too much'

Biggar: Lions have plays to target Springbok weaknesses

Dan Biggar insists the British and Irish Lions must be ready to meet South Africa's physical onslaught or risk being swept away in Saturday's first Test.

Rugby • 19 Jul 21

Eddie Jones: "(Captaincy) is a hard art and you have got to keep developing."

Farrell still learning to be a better captain - Jones

England head coach Eddie Jones said Owen Farrell is still learning to become a better leader after his captaincy came in for criticism during the Six Nations.

Six Nations • 08 Mar 21

Jones stops short of blaming referee for defeat

Eddie Jones hinted strongly at his frustration with Pascal Gauzere but refused to condemn the French referee as England were dismantled 40-24 by Wales.

Rugby • 27 Feb 21

England to start George Ford at out-half against Italy

England have turned to George Ford to ignite their Guinness Six Nations title defence after restoring him at out-half and moving Owen Farrell to inside centre for Saturday's clash with Italy.

Rugby • 11 Feb 21

Owen Farrell is back in the England team

Farrell starts for England against Scotland

Owen Farrell will start England's Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at fly-half as part of physical midfield selected for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown at Twickenham.

Six Nations • 04 Feb 21

England players celebrate with centre Owen Farrell

Farrell 'golden' penalty wins Nations Cup for England

England won the Autumn Nations Cup final in the most dramatic circumstances, as Owen Farrell landed a 'golden point' penalty in sudden-death extra time to secure a 22-19 victory.

Rugby • 06 Dec 20

'He has put his own stamp on it a bit, with a lot that's been learnt while being involved with Ireland before he took over'

Farrell junior a keen observer of Andy's Irish imprint

England captain Owen Farrell has joked that he has to pre-arrange times to hold video chats with father Andy now that he has become Ireland head coach.

Rugby • 20 Nov 20

Maitland scored a try in last year's 20-10 Champions Cup final win against Leinster

All or nothing - Saracens gunning for Leinster scalp

Sean Maitland says Saracens will come at Leinster with "nothing to lose" when the sides clash in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final.

Rugby • 16 Sep 20