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HISTORICAL FACTS: 19 | History Defined

Andy Christie exclusive: Scotland flanker reveals secret weapon to Saracens success as Champions Cup begins

Exclusive: Christie is reaping the rewards of work with former Sarries star Calum Clark, now a performance psychologist

Evening Standard

RPA chief Christian Day urges more mental health support in rugby

Exclusive: Rugby Players' Association general secretary insists clubs and the RFU can do more to help the sport's stars

Evening Standard

Stafford McDowall reflects on Champions Cup bow for Warriors

Stafford McDowall reflects on Champions Cup bow debut for Warriors.

The National (Scotland)

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Logovi’i Mulipola: Saracens sign Samoa prop on short-term deal

Former Leicester and Newcastle player covers injury absences

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell set for first Saracens appearance since announcing Test break

The England skipper will sit out this season’s Six Nations as he takes an international break to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.

The Independent UK

‘We want to win’: South African rugby sets its sights on European glory

Khutha Mchunu says the Bulls are focused on becoming the first non‑European team to win the Champions Cup, before Saracens visit on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow defence coach Pete Murchie optimistic ahead of Northampton Saints clash

Pete Murchie is feeling optimistic ahead of Glasgow Warriors' Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints.

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Reinvented Tommy Freeman leads list of young England contenders at Northampton

The versatile Freeman has performed well at outside centre and is back on England’s radar

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell’s mental-health break is just the start, says England teammate Kyle Sinckler

Saracens annouced last week that Farrell would take a break from international rugby during the Six Nations

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell injury: Saracens star to be fit for Champions Cup opener at Bulls

The fly-half missed the loss to Northampton with a knee complaint

Evening Standard

Mark McCall urges patchy Saracens to find some consistency after Northampton defeat

Sarries missed the chance to go top of the Premiership as they fell to a third loss of the season

Evening Standard

Saracens 12-18 Northampton: Saints stun Sarries in bruising clash to end winning run

Saracens clocked off too often to slip to an 18-12 home defeat by an elated Northampton outfit, condemned to their third Premiership loss of the season.

Evening Standard

Absent Owen Farrell receives touching gesture from fans as impressive Northampton shock Saracens

Saracens 12-18 Northampton Saints: The visitors secured a significant victory over a home side shorn of the England captain due to a knee injury

The Independent UK

Sleightholme and Mitchell steer Northampton to victory at Saracens

Tries from Ollie Sleightholme and Alex Mitchell earned Northampton an 18-12 victory at Saracens, in the absence of Owen Farrell

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Owen Farrell: England and Saracens won't pressure captain over Test return

Neither club nor country attempted to stand in the way of Farrell's decision to step back from international rugby

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell break is a 'wake-up call', says Saracens chief Mark McCall: 'Rugby needs to do something'

Sarries' director of rugby has lamented the 'shameful' abuse of Farrell and also taken aim at the media coverage of the player

The Independent UK

Saracens coach hits out at ‘shameful’ abuse after Owen Farrell announcement

The England captain announced this week that he would take a break from Test rugby during the Six Nations

The Independent UK

Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment

Mark McCall said ‘there’s only so much that someone can take’.

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Evening Standard

Owen Farrell abuse unjustified and damaging as rugby’s dark side takes its toll

In stepping away from international duty to protect his loved ones, Farrell has yet again shown the qualities that make him England and Saracens’ most trusted leader

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell’s England exit shows elite sport’s tipping point – vital lessons must be learned

The England captain will step away from international rugby to prioritise his ‘mental wellbeing’, extending a wider trend in sport and highlighting the urgent need for change to avoid yet more elite athletes suffering

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell’s England hiatus should give all of us pause for thought

While there may be several factors in the England captain’s decision, the ‘disgusting circus’ around him has clearly played its part

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick ‘fully behind’ Owen Farrell’s break from international rugby

The England captain has decided to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations as he announces England break to 'prioritise mental wellbeing'

RFU release statement backing skipper's decision

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations ‘to prioritise mental wellbeing’

The England captain will take a break from international duty

The Guardian - UK

Arundell’s French adventure puts pressure on Borthwick and RFU

With every eye-catching Racing 92 appearance, the full-back’s England future will come under more scrutiny

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