Owen Farrell could return to international rugby in 2025, but not with England

Owen Farrell has expressed his desire to play rugby for as long as possible and is open to a possible return to the England team ahead of the 2027 Rugby yWorld Cup.

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The former captain will be out of action for England for at least two years following his move to French club Racing 92 this summer.

Farrell, who skipped the Six Nations this year to focus on the well-being of his family, insists his passion for the game remains strong.

When asked about his international future, he said: “I have taken a step back and there will obviously be a change next year (moving to France). Then we’ll see. There’s no point in saying anything now because I don’t know how I’ll feel later.”

Although Rugby Football Union rules prevent players from abroad representing England, Farrell could still be selected for the British & Irish Lions for the series in Australia next year.

Asked if he had discussed this with his father, Farrell replied: ‘I said to him, ‘Well done’, if that counts. There’s nothing to talk about – whatever happens, happens.

“There are no decisions to be made about all that. As it gets closer, I think things will become clear or not. You see how people are at that moment. There’s nothing to talk about at that moment.”

The Lions have already indicated they are open to including Farrell in their squad, despite his offshore commitments.

“We do not have a policy that ensures that no one is selected,” assured CEO Ben Calveley.

“If you just look at previous Lions tours, there have been people on tour who haven’t played for a national team.”

Scottish player suspended from Twickenham after row with Owen Farrell

England fly-half Owen Farrell is never afraid to share an opinion of any kind – especially when it comes to someone he doesn’t particularly like.

#1. Ryan Wilson

The Scotland defender was at the heart of some tunnel brawls when the players returned to the dressing rooms after warming up in 2018 with Farrell in the middle.

Footage of the incident shows all hell breaking loose as Farrell pushed past a number of Scotland players to take on Wilson, who was trying to get inside George Ford’s head.

Wilson later revealed that he had been given a stadium ban from Twickenham following the incident.

“I remember that match, I actually got injured and after the tunnel gate, after everything that had happened in the tunnel against England, I had a corporate appearance planned at Twickenham,” he recalled on Rugby Pass in November.

‘Had it all figured out, a bit of money, all excited, only to get a message back saying the RFU have banned you from Twickenham Stadium after everything that happened the year before.’

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