Owen Farrell
England international rugby union player (born 1991)
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- Owen Andrew Farrell ( né O'Loughlin ; born 24 September 1991) is an English rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Premiership Rugby club Saracens.
- Although fly-half is his preferred position, he frequently played at inside centre at test level.
- He spent a season on loan with Bedford Blues and played the 2024/25 season with French side Racing 92.
- Making his international debut in 2012, Farrell has represented England internationally.
- He took a break from international rugby following the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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WikipediaOwen Andrew Farrell (né O'Loughlin; born 24 September 1991) is an English rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Premiership Rugby club Saracens. He was the England captain from 2018 to 2023. Although fly-half is his preferred position, he frequently played at inside centre at test level. He has spent the majority of his club career with Saracens. He spent a season on loan with Bedford Blues and played the 2024/25 season with French side Racing 92. He is known for his goal kicking prowess.
Making his international debut in 2012, Farrell has represented England internationally. With over 1,200 points scored in over 100 tests, Farrell is one of the highest point scorers in test history, and holds the record for highest points scored as a player at both England and Saracens. He took a break from international rugby following the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
His father, Ireland's current head coach Andy Farrell, played both rugby union and rugby league for England, and was captain for England rugby league and his club Wigan Warriors.
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