Wigan Warriors were close to signing Owen Farrell from rugby union to rugby league, with discussions at an advanced stage. Farrell almost made the switch from Racing 92, as revealed by RL legend Kris Radlinski. The deal was a significant possibility, with Wigan Warriors actively pursuing the transfer.
Very interesting story and great for the player, but slightly odd to see the sport he quit for another one celebrating his departure. All engagement is good engagement perhaps. Americans might start talking about rugby? https://t.co/dh96nueVYH
🍒 How close Wigan Warriors came to signing Owen Farrell. 🗞️ Story from @alexspinksport. 👉 https://t.co/A6iGbzC734 https://t.co/eycoLQHbDp
'Even now, thinking of that moment we pulled back branches and weeds that had grown over the gravestone to reveal his name, sends a tingle up my spine' EXCL: RL legend Kris Radlinski talks @WiganWarriorsRL, @Saints1890, his Polish roots and Owen Farrell https://t.co/2vAUtSNJSF
🍒 How close Wigan Warriors came to signing Owen Farrell. 👇 Full story from @alexspinksport. https://t.co/36vGgOz9ai
“We were right in the mix, we were right at the party” Revealed: How close Wigan Warriors came to bringing Owen Farrell to rugby league @PlanetRugby https://t.co/VbHF8G5VCZ
So Owen Farrell almost made the switch to league instead of Racing 92. 👀 “We were right in the mix, we were right at the party. I guess that’s probably the closest we came.” @alexspinksport @PlanetRugby https://t.co/DhsxnLgVsM
🗣️ "We were right in the mix, we were right at the party." 🍒 How close Wigan Warriors came to Owen Farrell deal. ✍️ @alexspinksport https://t.co/uQYNPVNv7w