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Owen Farrell Rejoins Saracens on Two-Year Deal

His return restores eligibility for England selection, bringing veteran leadership to a youthful Saracens squad.

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Rugby Union - Premiership - Saracens v Bristol Bears - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - March 26, 2022 Saracens' Owen Farrell Action Images/John Sibley/File Photo
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Overview

  • Farrell cut short a two-year Racing92 contract after an injury-disrupted Top 14 season to sign a two-year deal with his boyhood club.
  • Saracens secured his early release by paying a reported €200,000 compensation fee to Racing92.
  • The move ends his two-year absence from England selection eligibility following his decision to step away from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup.
  • He was available but not chosen for this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour by head coach Andy Farrell.
  • Director of rugby Mark McCall cited Farrell’s six Premiership titles and three European Cups as invaluable for mentoring Saracens’ emerging players.