Eight Crazy Things You Didn't Know About Owen Farrell - Ruck

Eight Crazy Things You Didn’t Know About Owen Farrell

Owen Farrell has become one of the most recognisable rugby stars on the planet. However, there are many secrets that fans still don’t know.

OWEN FARRELL FACTS:

1. Almost joining Manchester United

In 2005, the 13-year-old Farrell had a trial at Old Trafford, and did enough to convince the club’s academy executives that the then goalkeeper deserved an extended spell with the club. Years later, they dressed him up as a goalkeeper on his stag fo.

2. He started off in Rugby League

His education began in rugby league – he joined Wigan St Patricks at the age of eight. When his father Andy signed for Saracens in 2005, his family moved to Harpenden in Hertfordshire, where Owen at the age of 13 or 14 was introduced to rugby union for the first time.

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