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Owen Farrell

Owen Andrew Farrell (né O'Loughlin; born 24 September 1991) is an English professional 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.

Infobox

Full name
Owen Andrew Farrell
Born
Owen Andrew O'Loughlin (1991-09-24) 24 September 1991 (age 34)Billinge Higher End, England
Height
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight
92 kg (203 lb; 14 st 7 lb)
School
St. John Fisher Catholic High SchoolSt. George's School
University
University of Hertfordshire
Notable relative(s)
Andy Farrell (father)Phil Farrell (uncle)Liam Farrell (cousin)Connor Farrell (cousin)Sean O'Loughlin (uncle)Keiron O'Loughlin (grandfather)
Position(s)
Fly-half, Centre
Current team
Saracens F.C.
Years
Team
2008–2024
Saracens
2010–2011
→ Bedford Blues (loan)
2024–2025
Racing 92
2025–
Saracens
2011-2012
England U20
2012–2023
England
2013, 2017, 2021, 2025
British & Irish Lions
Men's Rugby union
Medal record Men's Rugby union Representing England Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Squad 2023 France Squad

Tables

· Career statistics › List of international tries
1
1
Number
1
Position
Fly-half
Points
15
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
Australia
Venue
Twickenham Stadium
Date
2 November 2013
2
2
Number
2
Position
Fly-half
Points
22
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
Italy
Venue
Stadio Olimpico
Date
15 March 2014
3
3
Number
3
Position
Centre
Points
17
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
Italy
Venue
Stadio Olimpico
Date
14 February 2016
4
4
Number
4
Position
Centre
Points
18
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
Australia
Venue
AAMI Park
Date
18 June 2016
5
5
Number
5
Position
Centre
Points
19
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
South Africa
Venue
Twickenham Stadium
Date
12 November 2016
6
6
Number
6
Position
Centre
Points
16
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
Italy
Venue
Stadio Olimpico
Date
4 February 2018
7
7
Number
7
Position
Centre
Points
13
Tries
1
Result
Lost
Opposition
Scotland
Venue
Murrayfield
Date
24 February 2018
8
8
Number
8
Position
Centre
Points
16
Tries
1
Result
Lost
Opposition
South Africa
Venue
Ellis Park Stadium
Date
9 June 2018
9
9
Number
9
Position
Fly-half
Points
22
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
Australia
Venue
Twickenham Stadium
Date
24 November 2018
10
10
Number
10
Position
Fly-half
Points
17
Tries
1
Result
Won
Opposition
France
Venue
Twickenham Stadium
Date
10 February 2019
Number
Position
Points
Tries
Result
Opposition
Venue
Date
Ref.
1
Fly-half
15
1
Won
Australia
Twickenham Stadium
2 November 2013
2
Fly-half
22
1
Won
Italy
Stadio Olimpico
15 March 2014
3
Centre
17
1
Won
Italy
Stadio Olimpico
14 February 2016
4
Centre
18
1
Won
Australia
AAMI Park
18 June 2016
5
Centre
19
1
Won
South Africa
Twickenham Stadium
12 November 2016
6
Centre
16
1
Won
Italy
Stadio Olimpico
4 February 2018
7
Centre
13
1
Lost
Scotland
Murrayfield
24 February 2018
8
Centre
16
1
Lost
South Africa
Ellis Park Stadium
9 June 2018
9
Fly-half
22
1
Won
Australia
Twickenham Stadium
24 November 2018
10
Fly-half
17
1
Won
France
Twickenham Stadium
10 February 2019
· Career statistics › International analysis by opposition
Argentina
Argentina
Opposition
Argentina
Played
4
Win
3
Loss
1
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
54
Win %
75%
Australia
Australia
Opposition
Australia
Played
17
Win
14
Loss
3
Draw
0
Tries
3
Points
217
Win %
82.35%
Fiji
Fiji
Opposition
Fiji
Played
5
Win
4
Loss
1
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
20
Win %
80%
France
France
Opposition
France
Played
12
Win
8
Loss
4
Draw
0
Tries
1
Points
119
Win %
66.67%
Georgia
Georgia
Opposition
Georgia
Played
1
Win
1
Loss
0
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
10
Win %
100%
Ireland
Ireland
Opposition
Ireland
Played
13
Win
9
Loss
4
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
127
Win %
69.23%
Italy
Italy
Opposition
Italy
Played
10
Win
10
Loss
0
Draw
0
Tries
3
Points
127
Win %
100%
Japan
Japan
Opposition
Japan
Played
2
Win
2
Loss
0
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
15
Win %
100%
New Zealand
New Zealand
Opposition
New Zealand
Played
10
Win
3
Loss
5
Draw
2
Tries
0
Points
96
Win %
30%
Samoa
Samoa
Opposition
Samoa
Played
1
Win
1
Loss
0
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
0
Win %
100%
Scotland
Scotland
Opposition
Scotland
Played
10
Win
6
Loss
3
Draw
1
Tries
1
Points
110
Win %
60%
South Africa
South Africa
Opposition
South Africa
Played
14
Win
4
Loss
9
Draw
1
Tries
2
Points
126
Win %
28.57%
Tonga
Tonga
Opposition
Tonga
Played
1
Win
1
Loss
0
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
15
Win %
100%
United States
United States
Opposition
United States
Played
1
Win
1
Loss
0
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
0
Win %
100%
Uruguay
Uruguay
Opposition
Uruguay
Played
1
Win
1
Loss
0
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
8
Win %
100%
Wales
Wales
Opposition
Wales
Played
13
Win
7
Loss
6
Draw
0
Tries
0
Points
143
Win %
53.85%
Career
Career
Opposition
Career
Played
119
Win
80
Loss
35
Draw
4
Tries
10
Points
1,181
Win %
67.23%
Opposition
Played
Win
Loss
Draw
Tries
Points
Win %
Argentina
4
3
1
0
0
54
75%
Australia
17
14
3
0
3
217
82.35%
Fiji
5
4
1
0
0
20
80%
France
12
8
4
0
1
119
66.67%
Georgia
1
1
0
0
0
10
100%
Ireland
13
9
4
0
0
127
69.23%
Italy
10
10
0
0
3
127
100%
Japan
2
2
0
0
0
15
100%
New Zealand
10
3
5
2
0
96
30%
Samoa
1
1
0
0
0
0
100%
Scotland
10
6
3
1
1
110
60%
South Africa
14
4
9
1
2
126
28.57%
Tonga
1
1
0
0
0
15
100%
United States
1
1
0
0
0
0
100%
Uruguay
1
1
0
0
0
8
100%
Wales
13
7
6
0
0
143
53.85%
Career
119
80
35
4
10
1,181
67.23%
· External links
Preceded byBrad Barritt
Preceded byBrad Barritt
Sporting positions
Preceded byBrad Barritt
Sporting positions
Saracens captain Jul 2020 – Jun 2024
Sporting positions
Succeeded byMaro Itoje
Preceded byDylan HartleyDylan HartleyGeorge FordGeorge FordGeorge FordCourtney LawesCourtney LawesEllis GengeEllis GengeCourtney Lawes
Preceded byDylan HartleyDylan HartleyGeorge FordGeorge FordGeorge FordCourtney LawesCourtney LawesEllis GengeEllis GengeCourtney Lawes
Sporting positions
Preceded byDylan HartleyDylan HartleyGeorge FordGeorge FordGeorge FordCourtney LawesCourtney LawesEllis GengeEllis GengeCourtney Lawes
Sporting positions
England captain Mar 2018Jun 2018 – Nov 2018Nov 2018 – Mar 2019Aug – Sep 2019Oct 2019 – Mar 2021Nov 2021Nov 2022 – Feb 2023Mar 2023Aug 2023Sep – Oct 2023
Sporting positions
Succeeded byDylan HartleyGeorge FordGeorge FordGeorge FordLewis LudlowCourtney LawesEllis GengeEllis GengeCourtney LawesJamie George
Sporting positions
Preceded byBrad Barritt
Saracens captain Jul 2020 – Jun 2024
Succeeded byMaro Itoje
Preceded byDylan HartleyDylan HartleyGeorge FordGeorge FordGeorge FordCourtney LawesCourtney LawesEllis GengeEllis GengeCourtney Lawes
England captain Mar 2018Jun 2018 – Nov 2018Nov 2018 – Mar 2019Aug – Sep 2019Oct 2019 – Mar 2021Nov 2021Nov 2022 – Feb 2023Mar 2023Aug 2023Sep – Oct 2023
Succeeded byDylan HartleyGeorge FordGeorge FordGeorge FordLewis LudlowCourtney LawesEllis GengeEllis GengeCourtney LawesJamie George

References

  1. Includes two British and Irish Lions test appearances obtained during the 2013 and 2025 British and Irish Lions tours.
  2. Includes three British and Irish Lions test appearances and thirty-one points obtained during the 2017 New Zealand tour.
  3. Includes two British and Irish Lions test appearances and three points obtained during the 2021 South Africa tour.
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