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English rugby set for contract overhaul in boost to Steve Borthwick as RFU issue warning to Championship clubs

Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus

Evening Standard

England player welfare at heart of RFU’s enhanced ‘hybrid’ contract plan

Deals will be offered to up to 25 England internationals from next season with Owen Farrell likely to be among them despite missing the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.

The Independent UK

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Saracens shake off sluggish start to score eight tries in win over Connacht

Saracens scored eight tries on their way to an emphatic 55-36 win over Connacht at the StoneX Stadium

The Guardian - UK

England Rugby captain's decision to prioritise mental health could inspire more athletes to do the same

England Rugby Union captain Owen Farrell recently announced he was deciding to step away from international duties. The 32-year-old said his decision to sit out of the 2024 Six Nations tournament was so that he could prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing.

The Conversation

Winds of change blowing as Japan plan to tackle rugby’s powerhouses

With Ardie Savea on board, will the money on offer for a shorter season in Asia attract more elite European-based players?

The Guardian - UK

Smith aims to ‘look after mind and body’ with more breaks after England duties

The fly-half admitted he returned to the club game too early after the Rugby World Cup and has asked Harlequins’ director of rugby to help plan his reduced club schedule

The Guardian - UK

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Owen Farrell: Bulls boss sorry for booing of 'phenomenal' Saracens captain in Champions Cup

Former Springboks chief baffled as home fans jeer Farrell in Sarries loss at Loftus Versfeld

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith states England Six Nations case in Champions Cup masterclass for Harlequins

Quins playmaker thrives as Racing 92 are edged out in Paris thriller, proving he can succeed Owen Farrell

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola sees red as Bulls cruise to win over Saracens in Champions Cup

Owen Farrell made his return to club colours but Saracens succumbed to a 27-16 defeat to the Bulls after Billy Vunipola was sent off

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Joe Marler hits out at treatment of 'underappreciated' Owen Farrell as he makes Andy Murray comparison

Marler believes England's all-time top points scorer does not receive the respect he deserves

Evening Standard

England stars want Test sabbaticals clause in hybrid deals

England's top players are focused on improving provision around mental health and physical rest

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby must open up to combat online abuse after Farrell and Foley step back

Could vitriol on social media be curbed if the sport improved communication among players, referees, clubs and supporters?

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith reveals fly half struggles after World Cup full-back experiment

The Harlequins and England playmaker was used at full-back throughout the tournament in France

Evening Standard

England: Kyle Sinckler predicts more players will follow Owen Farrell lead with international break

The England captain will sit out the Six Nations to protect his and his family's mental health

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

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Evening Standard

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

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Terry Venables, Katie Taylor and Mohamed Salah

Have you been following the big stories in football, golf, motor sport, snooker, rugby union, tennis and boxing?

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith and George Ford to face off in Six Nations audition as Harlequins host league leaders Sale

Premiership clash could offer fly-half pair chance to stake England claim

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