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Why the ship has sailed for Owen Farrell's international career, writes CHRIS FOY

Why the ship has sailed for Owen Farrell's international career, writes CHRIS FOY

COMMENT BY CHRIS FOY: As a Test centurion, he has been there and done it. He has the T-shirt - and the scars from so many battles over so many years as a renowned warrior.

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Johnny Sexton insists there are NO hard feelings with Finn Russell despite the Lions coach claiming he would pick Owen Farrell ahead of 'flashy' Scot

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Owen Farrell opens up on his 'overwhelming' 2023 Rugby World Cup nightmare for the first time after re-signing for Saracens - and leaves door open for England return

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Former England captain Owen Farrell seals Saracens return

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Owen Farrell’s stunning Saracens return confirmed after French nightmare

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Why Andy Farrell should trust in free spirit Finn Russell, the genius who can lead the Lions to glory in Australia, writes CHRIS FOY

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Finn Russell sets sights on Lions success after long-awaited title triumph with Bath

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Townsend reveals talks with Murrayfield chiefs... but his own future hasn't been discussed

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Bath’s Ben Spencer says ‘the sky’s the limit’ after they wrap up historic treble

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Bath battle past Leicester Tigers in gripping Premiership final to end 29-year wait for domestic title

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Michael Cheika fumes over Dan Cole yellow card in Premiership final: ‘Embarrassing for the game’

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Bath 23-21 Leicester: Finn Russell plays leading role as 29-year wait for Premiership title ended

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Bath end their wait for a title with narrow final win over Leicester

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Bath end three decades of agony in controversial Premiership final win over Leicester

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Leicester's Dan Cole and Ben Youngs: No goodbye speeches, no fuss - we're going out there to take a swing at Bath

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Owen Farrell set to sign five-year deal for Saracens return as player-coach

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Owen Farrell set to seal sensational return to Saracens

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Owen Farrell opens door to England return after taking up new job on the side

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Finn Russell and Bath face day of destiny in throwback Premiership final

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Owen Farrell agrees Saracens homecoming to open door to England recall - after being overlooked for British & Irish Lions squad

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Finn Russell hoping for strong showing from Bath fans at Premiership final

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Sir Billy Boston awarded rugby league's first knighthood in private King Charles ceremony

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Steve Borthwick names new-look England squad with 16 uncapped players

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Sky Sports announce British & Irish Lions pundit line-up with player on standby list

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Lions Preview Ready to Roar ON SALE NOW

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Trailblazer Sir Billy Boston receives rugby league's first knighthood in private ceremony

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