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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

Evening Standard

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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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

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

Owen Farrell confident England break will help extend international career

Long-serving captain will miss the Six Nations but is still hopeful of playing at the next World Cup

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

RFU release statement backing skipper's decision

Evening Standard

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

The England captain will take a break from international duty

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Saracens confident Owen Farrell won't repeat unwanted record after wasteful display against Bristol

England star lands just two of eight strikes at goal

Evening Standard

Saracens and Alex Lewington turn screw to extend Bristol’s winless run

Jamie George’s try two minutes from time extended Saracens’ five-game Premiership winning run as they beat Bristol 39-31

The Guardian - UK

Saracens 39-31 Bristol: Owen Farrell curiously off-kilter as Gallagher Premiership champions flex muscle

Sarries now up to second after recovering from early-season blip

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Owen Farrell hails Kevin Sinfield ahead of ultra marathons and England decision

Rugby League hero yet to commit his future to Red Rose

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell vows to play on ‘as long as he can’ and lead England into new era

The fly half turned 32 during the World Cup but appears set to lead England for the foreseeable future

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell: Full steam ahead for England and Saracens captain with no retirement plans

32-year-old intends to play on for as long as he can, with making another World Cup in 2027 the obvious target

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon

Farrell has raised the possibility that he could still be present for Australia 2027.

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Owen Farrell voices concern over Six Nations being taken off free-to-air TV

England’s captain said it would be ‘a real challenge’ for the people running rugby to maintain its audience if the championship went behind a paywall

Evening Standard

RFU confident over keeping Maro Itoje in England despite funding changes

Saracens lock to be earmarked for a new hybrid contract as part of plans to stop England players from heading overseas

Evening Standard

Saracens teach Harlequins lesson in London derby thrashing to deliver emphatic message

Quins' early title aspirations take a huge hit as the defending champions provide another ominous warning of their own ambitions

Evening Standard

Harlequins vs Saracens: Owen Farrell set to duel heir apparent Marcus Smith in London derby

Danny Care is among many relishing Saturday's key fly-half battle with bragging rights on offer at The Stoop

The Guardian - UK

Fin Smith: ‘Most kids watch cartoons. I used to watch Jonny Wilkinson’

Northampton fly-half is quietly confident despite the daunting prospect of a fast and furious east Midlands derby on Saturday

The Independent UK

Fin Smith targets England debut next year having caught Steve Borthwick’s eye

Borthwick was present at Franklin’s Gardens to watch Smith orchestrate Northampton’s 34-19 Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith and Harlequins add grit to glamour game to top Premiership table

The England playmaker was instrumental as Leicester’s slow start continued with defeat to Harlequins at Welford Road

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