Owen Farrell’s birth certificate has been doing the rounds once again on social media – and fans are shocked to see that his name wasn’t always Farrell.
Farrell takes on his Dad Andy in this weekend’s heavyweight clash between Ireland and England in the Six Nations.
Andy Farrell has been married to his wife Colleen O’Loughlin since 1995.
The pair met as teenagers and had their first child Owen when Colleen was 16 years old.
As a result, Owen was not at first registered as a Farrell, but took mum Colleen’s family name of O’Loughlin.
The couple married in 1995, changing Owen’s surname to Farrell the following year. They also have three other children, Elleshia, Gracie and Gabriel.
Owen Farrell facts:
The Saracens star went to school with England teammate George Ford
His education began in rugby league – he joined Wigan St Patricks at the age of eight
He became the youngest ever player to appear in English professional rugby, making his debut aged 17 and 11 days. This record was later beaten by schoolmate Ford
It’s well known that Owen is the son of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. However, it’s less commonly know that his uncle Sean O’Loughlin is also a rugby league legend, winning 34 caps for Great Britain between 1993 and 2009
He was not at first registered as a Farrell, but took mum Colleen’s family name of O’Loughlin. The couple married in 1995, changing Owen’s surname to Farrell the following year.
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Dan Biggar facts:
Biggar has twice been selected to tour with the British and Irish Lions (2017 & 2021)
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Biggar came through the Ospreys development pathway, having attended Gowerton Comprehensive School in Swansea
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