Owen Farrell must be the last big name harassed out of sport by toxic disdain
England captain's withdrawal from next year's Six Nations shows that even the hardest competitors have a breaking point
England captain's withdrawal from next year's Six Nations shows that even the hardest competitors have a breaking point
Veteran called time on his international career following the recent World Cup, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family
Gloucester-Hartpury scrum-half's form rewarded with one of the upgraded contracts on offer from RFU
Value and length of offer from the Top 14 side were said to be vital in the decision, as is continued confusion over hybrid contracts
England captain's withdrawal from next year's Six Nations shows that even the hardest competitors have a breaking point
As a professional sportsman, criticism should be expected, but also a degree of decency – which is often sorely lacking
A red card shown for a high tackle in England's World Cup warm-up against Wales drew a spotlight on Farrell like never before
England, who finished third-bottom in 2023, will have a new captain for the tournament with Owen Farell unavailable for selection
TMOs only confuse rugby further, but cricket does tech for grown-ups, while tennis and golf show that less is more
England captain's withdrawal from next year's Six Nations shows that even the hardest competitors have a breaking point
As a professional sportsman, criticism should be expected, but also a degree of decency – which is often sorely lacking
England captain will be 36 for tournament in Australia but insists his passion for the game remains as strong as ever
Flanker requires a clear out of the hip that deteriorated during the World Cup bronze-medal match against Argentina
Mark McCall facing a dilemma over which of his emblematic players to keep in what could be a hammer blow for the Premiership
A day of reckoning is coming for the sport if they ignore a poison which is percolating through at all levels
Former England centre says fresh allegations of racist abuse give sport opportunity to embrace change as cricket did after Azeem Rafiq case
The lock's career at Saracens is in doubt after he was asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut
Any exit could also have implications for his England future with RFU regulations ruling out players outside of the Premiership
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