Owen Farrell's younger brother set to become eligible for England's Six Nations rival
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Andy Farrell's younger son, Gabriel, could be on track to represent Ireland in the Six Nations—potentially facing off against his older brother, former England captain Owen Farrell.
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Since taking over as Ireland's head coach in 2019, Andy has been at the heart of Irish rugby, a move that also shaped his family's sporting future. With Irish ancestry and years spent living in Dublin, Gabriel Farrell may soon be eligible to wear the green jersey through residency if he chooses to pursue a professional rugby career.
Andy, a proud Wigan native, previously addressed his deep Irish roots, stating: "Everyone from the north-west of England is from Ireland anyway. I've got [Dublin] ancestry that goes back three or four generations, and so has my wife."
Farrell senior, a dual-code legend, played alongside Owen at Saracens, where the pair's competitive streak was evident. "He says he never lets me win," Owen once quipped, "but I always win anyway."
While Owen Farrell's England career has now concluded, Gabriel's rapid development suggests he could soon make a name for himself at the highest level—possibly in Irish colours.
Andy even hinted in 2020 that his youngest son was outpacing Owen at the same age.
With a strong focus on goal-kicking and a clear pathway to international rugby, Gabriel Farrell could be the next big name in the family to make waves on the Test stage.
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The second round of the 2025 Six Nations saw Italy defeat Wales 22-15 in Rome, England edge France 26-25 at Twickenham, and Ireland secure a dominant 32-18 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Despite the thrilling action, several players underperformed. Here's a summary of the eight who struggled, with quotes from the key publications.
1. Finn Russell (Scotland)
- Rugby Pass 4.5/10: “Lost a couple of high hanging kicks… Forced off after 21 minutes following a head collision.”
- RUCK 5/10: “Couldn’t get his nation ticking in the early stages.”
- The Scotsman: “Limited impact on the game early on as Ireland took control.”
Verdict: Russell was underwhelming, leaving Scotland on the back foot from the start.
2. Jonny Gray (Scotland)
- Rugby Pass 5/10: “Struggled to make an impact and was replaced early in the second half.”
- Planet Rugby 5/10: “A few good moments in the set-piece, but nothing substantial.”
Verdict: Gray was largely ineffective and couldn't contribute to Scotland's fightback.
3. Antoine Dupont (France)
- Rugby Pass 5/10: “Had a few sloppy passes and missed a try-scoring chance.”
- Mail Online 6/10: “Far from his best but still involved in setting up tries.”
Verdict: Dupont's usual brilliance was lacking, and he struggled with errors that disrupted France's rhythm.
4. Josh Adams (Wales)
- RUCK 3/10: “Butchered two try-scoring opportunities and got a yellow card.”
- Planet Rugby 4/10: “Missed two huge chances, lucky to escape a red card.”
- Wales Online 4/10: “Butchered two easy try-scoring chances and received a yellow card.”
Verdict: Adams' poor decision-making and missed opportunities overshadowed his performance.
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