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Owen Farrell looks to be heading to France amid rumours linking him with Racing 92 in a move which would stop him representing England, though he could still join dad Andy for the Lions

“With this one decision the Government have stated that 24 per cent of the population are not a priority and do not need to have their voices heard"

Leicester 19-10 Saracens: Farrell was greeted at Welford Road by a sign which read: “Owen, please don’t leave”

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Leicester 35-22 Bath: Former England fullback wows Welford Road but absence of Finn Russell leaves fans disappointed

Bath prop lost his starting place with England at business end of World Cup and is on a mission to make amends

Trio of would-be skippers to play with and against Farrell in Friday's Sale-Saracens Premiership Final rematch

Harlequins 19-47 Toulouse: Europe's biggest rugby club flexes its muscles to demolish Londoners in south-west London

"I’ve been honoured in a number of ways but you think about the ones you don’t get. I’ve not been shortlisted so I’m adding it to the list of things I’d like to do"

“I’d like to know how many players there is that are 20-21 who have left their country and become a success?”

Leicester 35-26 Stormers: 20 points for World Cup winner as Tigers continue successful start for English clubs in Champions Cup

“Captaining your country is a huge privilege but the pressure it puts you under is hard to put into words. It can get you down. It really does get you down"

“Since coming back from the World Cup George has been more authoritative than he even was in the past. Seemingly the more you put on him the more he’s able to shoulder"

"I’m not going to hold him back. I won’t be managing him because of his age. He’s definitely ready to play consistently. The more minutes and the more training sessions he does, the better he’s going to get"

“People are misguided if they feel that an alias, or whatever they might have on social, protects them. In multiple countries we hope prosecutions will send a clear message that such behaviour is not tolerated"

Former England captain admits he would be up for a third Lions tour of duty if selectors come calling in 2025

Saracens 39-31 Bristol: England fly-half misses six shots at goal in a game for first time but champions still go second in Premiership

Doddie Weir died on November 26, 2022, after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease but his My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has continued to raise funds to fight the disease

Australia 17-20 England (aet): Jonny Wilkinson drop goal clinches Webb Ellis Cup as England become first northern hemisphere nation to conquer rugby world. Alex Spink's match report from 22 November 2003

There are special memories but the lasting impression is of a World Cup disjointed, over-controlled, at times officiously, poorly marketed and too often lacking in charm

“Every team has a soul or a DNA, a style or a way of playing. Every nation and every country has something. The goal is finding out how to make that more tangible. The best teams tap into that”

South Africa had to deal with racism accusations levelled at Bongi Mbonambi in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup final before World Rugby dismissed the allegation

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Boks reclaim world title with thrilling win over arch-rival All Blacks at Stade de France

“I’m so honoured and privileged to have done it for this long, to end it on my terms then get to walk away. It feels like absolutely the right time”