HISTORICAL FACTS: 21 - The Untold Story

Owen Farrell violates ‘shot clock’ with England trailing Samoa: ‘That’s unbelievable’

Farrell scored his kick but England did not get the three points after taking longer than 60 seconds

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Owen Farrell breaks Jonny Wilkinson’s long-standing England record

Farrell overhauled Wilkinson’s England tally of 1,179 points during the Rugby World Cup match against Samoa

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

England 18-17 Samoa: Rugby World Cup – as it happened

Danny Care’s late converted try helped England escape with victory after Samoa had led 17-8 with a superb attacking display

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Billy Vunipola gamble hasn’t paid off for England at the Rugby World Cup

But history shows that the partnership between serial winners Owen Farrell and George Ford does work

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points

Ford and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Jonny May pledges to give his all for England before ‘bonus time’ ends at Rugby World Cup

Jonny May expects his England career to end after the Rugby World Cup, so he wants to bow out in a blaze of glory.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

Friends reunited: England hope to reap benefit of Ford-Farrell axis

Experienced pair will turn out at 10 and 12 in World Cup pool game against Samoa for the first time in a Test since 2021

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Geoge Ford believes partnership with Owen Farrell is ready to deliver

Ford and Farrell will start together for the first time since March 2021.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Ford-Farrell experiment returns for England as Rugby World Cup knockouts loom

Steve Borthwick starts both his playmakers at 10 and 12 for the final group game against Samoa

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

George Ford and Owen Farrell both start for England against Samoa

The duo will start together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023