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The two big questions facing Andy Farrell as British and Irish Lions coach

Getting the right blend in his coaching staff will be key for Farrell – but his biggest dilemma might be over his son Owen

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell will be available for 2024 Lions tour if he moves to Racing 92

Farrell is considering a lucrative move to the Top 14 having spent his entire club career at Saracens

The Independent UK

Only connect: Andy Farrell knows what makes Lions tours tick

Ireland coach may still have plenty to prove but he knows what’s needed on tour and is the right man for the job

The Guardian - UK

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Andy Farrell: Becoming British and Irish Lions head coach is ‘magical’

The 48-year-old Englishman was chosen by a committee comprising of Brian O’Driscoll, Ieuan Evans, Nigel Redman and Sir Ian McGeechan.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell’s elevation to Lions head coach follows impressive Ireland impact

The recently-crowned World Rugby coach of the year was odds-on favourite to land the role.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell confirmed as British & Irish Lions coach for tour of Australia

The Ireland head coach will take a sabbatical from his job to take charge of the quadrennial touring side

The Independent UK

Sam Skinner keen to seize opportunity as he prepares to make injury return

Edinburgh star Sam Skinner is keen to seize his opportunity against Gloucester as he prepares to make his return from injury.

The National (Scotland)

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Glasgow hooker Johnny Matthews coy over Warriors’ all-time try scoring record

There was no hesitation from Johnny Matthews over committing his future to Glasgow but the popular hooker refuses to be decisive when it comes to…

The National (Scotland)

‘Zombie league’: Championship clubs push back against RFU’s tier-two plans

English rugby is heading for a political bust-up after second-tier clubs urged Rugby Football Union council members to delay the proposed new agreement

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell set to be named Lions head coach for 2025 tour of Australia

The 48-year-old Englishman is seen as the outstanding candidate for one of the game’s most prestigious posts.

The Independent UK

RFU increases sanction for abuse of officials as survey finds 49% targeted

The Rugby Football Union will increase sanctions for abuse of officials after a survey revealed 49% had been on the receiving end

The Guardian - UK

Wes Goosen looking to make up for lost time after injury woes

Edinburgh star Wes Goosen is looking to make up for lost time after being out for a long spell through injury last season..

The National (Scotland)

Joe Marler faces anxious wait for clarity on arm issue as England injury woes continue ahead of Six Nations

There are already concerns over Ellis Genge and Bevan Rodd

Evening Standard

Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexually assaulting three women

Fiji player was in Welsh capital when he attacked the 19-year-olds on three consecutive nights in bar

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Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexually assaulting three teenagers

The 37-year-old admitted sex attacks on three females in a bar days before he was due to play for the Barbarians in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK

JPR Williams: a revolutionary, a fighter and the ultimate competitor

The foresight of a primary school teacher in Wales helped to create one of the best attacking full-backs of the 1970s

The Independent UK

Joe Marler injury blow adds to England’s Six Nations worries

Steve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

JPR Williams obituary

Supremely skilful Wales and British Lions rugby player acknowledged as one of the greatest full-backs of all time

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Rory Darge's Scotland Six Nations dreams revived after injury fears

Rory Darge's Scotland Six Nations dreams revived after injury fears.

The Independent UK

What Owen Farrell’s potential move to France says about the future of club rugby

England’s Farrell and Welsh star Louis Rees-Zammit have both been linked with moves abroad as French and Japanese clubs flex their financial might

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales leads tributes to former Lions full-back JPR Williams

Former Wales and Lions full-back has died at the age of 74.

Evening Standard

JPR Williams: Fearless flier redefined full-back role and gave rugby peerless moments

Rugby world is mourning the loss of Wales and Lions icon, one of the sport's very best

The Guardian - UK

If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

The National (Scotland)

Bill Mata will be keen to end eight-year Edinburgh stint on a high

Bill Mata will be keen to end eight-year Edinburgh stint on a high.

The Independent UK

JPR Williams: The orthopaedic surgeon who broke bones with Lions and Wales

The fearless full-back also enjoyed a career in medicine, qualifying as a physician in 1973 after studying at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School.

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