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French top-tier league has on and off-field buoyancy like no other league in the world
Owen Farrell
Will Andy Farrell pick his son Owen for the Lions tour? Questions for the Irish boss to consider with one year to go
The domestic fixture list, especially for French sides, will have a massive influence on the selection
Should referees talk to kickers about the shot clock?
The Offload: Speaking to a kicker as they line up a shot at goal has become a regular phenomenon since the introduction of the shot clock
Owen Farrell leaves door open for England return and Lions call-up
‘There’s nothing to talk about - whatever happens, happens,” says the English outhalf on the possibility of his father picking him for the Lions
History has taught Irish rugby not to be too cocky in advance of treks to Twickenham
Ireland v England: Owen Farrell’s decision to move to France is symptomatic of troubling times in his country
Opportunity knocks for Jack Crowley as outhalf giants leave the stage
Johnny Sexton's successor as Ireland outhalf Jack Crowley faces a baptism of fire in his first Six Nations start against France in the cauldron of the Stade Velodrome
Owen Farrell to join French club Racing 92 next season
The 32-year-old will leave Saracens after 15 seasons and will become ineligible for England
Racing 92 deny agreeing deal to sign Owen Farrell from Saracens
Report in France claims Farrell will join Parisian side at start of next season
Matt Williams: Dear Santa, please can you arrange for Owen Farrell to play for England again?
Tis the season to send a message of support to one of international rugby’s finest players
Rugby needs to reassess its stance as social media’s molten rage takes a toll
The decision of both Owen Farrell and referee Tom Foley to step away from international rugby, in part because of online abuse, has set a worrying precedent
England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations to ‘prioritise’ well-being
The 32-year-old outhalf will continue to play for Saracens
Owen Farrell voices concern over Six Nations being taken off free-to-air TV
England captain says move would bring ‘real challenge’ for sport to maintain its audience, and recalls huge influence of growing up watching rugby on TV
South Africa draw on deepest reserves to snatch victory from England
Rugby World Cup: The second semi-final assumed a kind of ugly beauty and reached an almighty crescendo
England v Fiji: Borthwick to axe Ford and install right-hand man Farrell for quarter-final clash
Rugby World Cup: Ford was named man of the match in pool games against Argentina and Japan
England’s revisionism may not survive a mauling from the Pumas in Marseilles
If Argentina remain disciplined, they have the courage and players to go after England in the wider channels
Owen Farrell appeal: England captain to miss two games at start of the Rugby World Cup
World Rugby’s appeal was upheld and the outhalf will miss games against Argentina and Japan
Gerry Thornley: There are no winners in the Owen Farrell red card saga
You wonder how any panel could adjudicate on any appeal to this vexed verdict such has been the noise around it
Andy Farrell rages against ‘disgusting circus’ as he defends his son Owen
Ireland head coach angry at what he called the human cost to families in the uproar over red card
Mary Hannigan: Andy Farrell defends his son Owen against ‘bullshit’ reaction to red card
The impact of goalkeepers ahead of World Cup final; profiles for World Athletics Championships
World Rugby has rightfully intervened in shameful Owen Farrell decision
Good lawyering appears to have gotten the England captain off a lengthy match suspension
England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland warm-up test
George Ford will wear the number 10 jersey at the Aviva Stadium
World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned
Player welfare lobby group Progressive Rugby believe the sport’s global governing body must intervene
Owen Farrell has walked free but it feels like a dark day for rugby
Across the global game the ripple effect of this verdict will be massive – the sport’s entire disciplinary system now looks totally unfit for purpose
Owen Farrell available for World Cup after red card against Wales not upheld by disciplinary panel
England back was sent off at Twickenham on Saturday when his yellow card was upgraded to red
Six Nations: England to field Owen Farrell in bid to foil father’s Ireland
Andy Farrell’s son is one of several changes that England are expected to make to the side beaten heavily by France
Owen Farrell case is blatant sharp practice and bad news for safety in rugby
The idea that sending the England captain to tackle school is anything other than a way to take a match off his suspension is laughable
Owen Farrell in danger of missing Six Nations start after citing for tackle
If found guilty the outhalf can expect a mid-range ban of six weeks
Decision to sack Eddie Jones ‘unbelievably disappointing’, says Owen Farrell
Australian sacked last week after overseeing England’s worst year of results since 2008
Winning 100th cap for England will be last thing on ultimate team man Owen Farrell’s mind
Milestone getting scant attention from Farrell in the build-up to Saturday’s game against New Zealand at Twickenham
Owen Farrell eager for action not words as 100th cap beckons
England international will be looking to lose himself in the game when New Zealand visit Twickenham on Saturday
England’s winning run against Australia comes to a halt in Perth
Australia were reduced to 14 men when secondrow Darcy Swain sent off for a headbutt in the 34th minute
Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist
Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist
England bring in fresh faces but Tuilagi cannot be ignored
Sale man the most significant inclusion in Eddie Jones’ England squad
Owen Doyle: Referee’s performance didn’t affect outcome one jot at the Aviva
All in all it wasn’t a great weekend for the men in the middle in European semi-finals
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