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The Latest Breaking News from Owen Farrell

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

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

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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

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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

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

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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

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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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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’.

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

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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

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