Owen Farrell - Page 19 of 25 - News, interviews, analysis and opinion

Tag: Owen Farrell

Jake: I’m still Sharp enough to reach the top

10 September 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY GIFTED London Scottish fly-half Jake Sharp reckons he can still force his way into the Premiership despite appearing to have missed out […]

Jeremy Guscott: Welcome back Manu, it’s going to be interesting!

6 September 2017 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi will want to hit the ground running this season. However, after virtually three years out of the game with injury it will not […]

Raising the salary cap would harm the game says Premiership club director

5 September 2017 0 comments

Newcastle managing director Mick Hogan has slammed demands by Saracens to increase the salary cap, describing a suggestion by Sarries boss Mark McCall that greater […]

Twickenham night of heroes

3 September 2017 0 comments

David Emery reports on the third National Game Awards at Twickenham, supported by The Rugby Paper Volunteer: Bernadette Chubb with the TRP’s David Emery All […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

3 September 2017 0 comments

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ ENGLAND fly-half Alex Lozowski has turned down the chance of signing a new contract with European […]

Smart from Farrell to pip Maro for deal

3 September 2017 0 comments

I AM not sure if Owen Farrell shares the same management agency as his teammate Maro Itoje, but you would imagine he is a chess […]

Owen Farrell pens new five-year deal

29 August 2017 0 comments

Owen Farrell has signed a long-term contract extension with Saracens that will see him stay at Allianz Park until at least 2022. The England and […]

Captaining my beloved Saints should boost England claim

20 August 2017 0 comments

DYLAN HARTLEY ENGLAND & NORTHAMPTON CAPTAIN Q&A England and Northampton captain Dylan Hartley tells NEALE HARVEY why Saints are targeting the Premiership play-offs and how […]

Alex Lozowski fine-tuning basics for England bid

9 August 2017 0 comments

Alex Lozowksi has declared himself ready to rise to the challenge of retaining his hard-won England place after impressing on the tour of Argentina. The […]

Saracens fear explosion in wages could wreck team

8 August 2017 0 comments

Saracens coach Alex Sanderson fears the club may struggle to retain their galaxy of England and Lions stars, with the likes of Maro Itoje, Owen […]

Break the bank to keep Dan at Ospreys

30 July 2017 0 comments

Key man at Ospreys: Dan Biggar PICTURE: Getty Images HERE’S MY message to the Welsh Rugby Union; you have to try and pull out all […]

Andy Goode: You’ve got to be a big noise now, Demetri!

28 July 2017 0 comments

The fly-half merry-go-round has been in full swing throughout a frenetic last few months with a host of No.10s switching clubs in the Premiership or arriving […]

Nick Cain: Without doubt, Ford’s found fresh gears since Bath exit

26 July 2017 0 comments

Welcome to the new, improved, Ford. In this case, however, the model is called George rather than describing the latest product off the car company’s […]

You’ve got to be a big noise now, Demetri!

23 July 2017 0 comments

ANDY GOODE The fly-half merry-goround has been in full swing throughout a frenetic last few months with a host of No.10s switching clubs in the […]

Proud Aussie but I’d love to keep working with England!

23 July 2017 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to Australian backline guru Glen Ella about his recent England experiences and how Eddie Jones has inspired a dramatic change in his […]

Wales must start planning for life after Gatland now

19 July 2017 0 comments

By Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams The Lions tour told us many things about Northern Hemisphere rugby. It showed our sides can compete with […]

Time for Gatland to change his style

16 July 2017 2 comments

By PETER JACKSON It’s him again: Jordie Barrett breaks away to score for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland is being […]

Lionhearted Saracens won’t buckle after going for so long without a break, says Wyles

13 July 2017 0 comments

LONG-SERVING Saracens wing Chris Wyles is confident that the club’s large Lions contingent will not suffer from a post-tour hangover and will play another big […]

Review: Slow start saw Lions move from strength to strength before springing into life

12 July 2017 0 comments

Match 1, June 3: Provincial Barbarians 7 British and Irish Lions 13 Okara Park, Whangarei, 19,951 Barely 72 hours off the plane with some of […]

Tired old start but, boy, did these Lions spring to life

9 July 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER reviews the last five weeks and picks out his big winners and losers Match 1, June 3: Provincial Barbarians 7 British and Irish […]

Lionhearted Saracens won’t buckle

9 July 2017 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Saracens Six: Super Maro Itoje and insets Owen Farrell, Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, George Kruis and new signing Liam Williams PICTURES: Getty […]

There’s a word for this great pride of Lions – Remarkable!

9 July 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Eden Park, Auckland Unapposed: Jordie Barrett scores the All Blacks’ second try Lethal: Owen Farrell kicks a late penalty to level […]

Slammin’ Sam finds true form in the end

9 July 2017 1 comment

Setting example: Captain Sam Warbuton got stronger throughout the series PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Back in control – crashed over […]

Faletau came of age, going toe to toe with Read

9 July 2017 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Consistently brilliant: Taulupe Faletau IT’S been one hell of a series and no-one involved with this Lions team […]

Wow, what an epic as Lions hold their nerve!

9 July 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN IN Aukland OWEN FARRELL explained how he had kept cool to land the 47 metre penalty that earned the Lions a drawn […]

Pub talk

9 July 2017 0 comments

Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country You wouldn’t say there was an air of optimism sweeping through […]

Shane Williams: Sexton and Farrell are certain to get better and better playing together

6 July 2017 0 comments

It was a privilege to be in Wellington to watch this thriller of a game; it was right up with the best sporting occasions I’ve […]

Jeff Probyn: One match to go, and these Lions could end up legends

6 July 2017 0 comments

With the mid-week games over and just one game to go, I am already suffering from Lions fatigue and can’t wait for it all to […]

Same players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider

6 July 2017 0 comments

The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Eden Park on […]

Sexton-Farrell combo ends Warrenball jibe

2 July 2017 1 comment

Throwing the dice: New 10-12 axis of Owen Farrell and Johnny Sexton IF there was a selection call on which the series hinged for the […]

One match to go, and these Lions could end up legends

2 July 2017 0 comments

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN With the mid-week games over and just one game to go, I am already suffering from […]

Lions find their soul to take a mighty step on road to glory

2 July 2017 0 comments

New Zealand 21pts Penalties: Barrett 20, 32, 36, 48, 54, 58, 67 British & Irish Lions 24pts Tries: Faletau 60, Murray 69 Conversions: Farrell 70 […]

Lions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal

2 July 2017 0 comments

LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Uncharacteristic lack of control. […]

Lions prove they have stomach for the battle

2 July 2017 1 comment

That was more like it: Taulupe Faletau JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK To beat an All Blacks side that have lost only six games […]

As the pressure ramped up, so cool Gatland kept his nerve

2 July 2017 1 comment

Big impact: Courtney Lawes BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT This Test was not only a compelling thriller which instantly claims its place in Lions folklore but a […]

Lions need to get to rescue series in North firing Wellington

25 June 2017 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND THERE WILL be some Lions fans who didn’t watch Wales in New Zealand last summer. For those who did, […]

Regan: Hartley’s success has put pressure back on George

25 June 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY DYLAN Hartley’s “outstanding” leadership has earned him the right to captain England through to the 2019 World Cup, according to former Red […]

Lions will improve when key partnerships mature

25 June 2017 1 comment

A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN With two big wins under their belt, the Lions looked to have changed the dynamic of […]

Lions sweat on Owen Farrell’s fitness ahead of Test series

15 June 2017 0 comments

OWEN FARRELL faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand after suffering a quadriceps strain.

Nick Cain: Farrell has become Mr VIP for the Lions

14 June 2017 0 comments

Owen Farrell is the embodiment of the ‘all for one, one for all’ ethos that is the foundation for winning Lions tours, and also for […]

Lions will be brutal, Kruis warns the All Blacks

11 June 2017 1 comment

From NICK CAIN in Christchurch Friendly rivals: Owen Farrell, left, and Jonathan Sexton celebrate the Lions victory PICTURE: Getty Images GEORGE Kruis believes the Lions […]

Liam bounced back in champion style

11 June 2017 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS Up and down week: Liam Williams PICTURES: Getty Images LIAM WILLIAMS’ week summed up life as a professional rugby player. One moment you’re […]

Farrell: We have to be together for 24/7

11 June 2017 0 comments

OWEN Farrell was upbeat after the Lions great win over the Crusaders in Christchurch yesterday. “We caused them some problems at times and hopefully in […]

Jones captain and Farrell at fly-half for Lions

8 June 2017 0 comments

Alun Wyn Jones will lead the British & Irish Lions into their third Tour match against the Crusaders at on Saturday. Wales skipper Jones captained […]

How come the back row didn’t suffer jet-lag?

4 June 2017 1 comment

OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JEREMYGUSCOTT Will and commitment: Ross Moriarty THE post-match interviews from Warren Gatland and his players were just about palatable – they […]

As dress rehearsels go, this was far better than mob of 1971

4 June 2017 2 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Oustanding condition: Kyle Sinckler The opening matches of Lions tours are hurdles to be cleared not mountains to climb and […]

Enthralling mini-series awaits in Argentina

4 June 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER says Eddie Jones has seized the chance to blood potential world beaters BRENDAN GALLAGHER EDDIE JONES has been riding the perfect wave so […]

Gardener Sam makes Lions look weedy in tour opener

4 June 2017 1 comment

From NICK CAIN at Toll Stadium, Whangarei Pick of the pack: Taulupe Faletau charges forward FIRED-UP country boys, home town referees, jet-lag, lack of preparation […]

Faletau’s the clear pick of a sub-standard side

4 June 2017 0 comments

Physical: Alun-Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S LIONS RATINGS 1. JOE MARLER Did not seize the initiative in the scrum or in the loose, […]

Hansen feels the strain of building a legacy

4 June 2017 0 comments

The pressure is starting to build on Steve Hansen. Ironically, the tell-tale sign is how often the words “pressure” and “responsibility” crop up in the […]

Tag: Owen Farrell

Recent Posts

Search