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Rugby and tennis correspondent of the Evening Standard for 22 years . Now in Sunday Times, ESPN,Mail on Sunday, Express, Mailonline and RugbyPass.
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Ex-England star on the 'scary thing' about teammate Theo Attissogbe
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'One of the best in the world': Mako Vunipola lauds former team-mate
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Gourgues backed to light up Six Nations after blood-clotting problem
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Gallagher Premiership
Sanderson hopes to be vindicated for selection call in Toulouse loss
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Newcastle boss Dickens makes telling admission on where his future lies
Alan Dickens, the Newcastle Red Bulls head coach, has admitted he is facing the same uncertainty over his future as the players wh…
Chris Jones
20 Jan 2026, 3:51
Interview
'Very grateful to him': What Stephen Jones learned from Tana Umaga
Stephen Jones was more than 11,000 miles away from Newcastle when he agreed to become a key figure in the birth of the Red Bulls a…
Chris Jones
15 Jan 2026, 3:51
Interview
'He's not a magician': Antoine Dupont's form addressed before Six Nations
Have Toulouse, the six-time Investec Champions Cup winners, really become “a bit ordinary”? That was the verdict of Ugo Mola, …
Chris Jones
13 Jan 2026, 8:25
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'Will we have an AI coach at Sale? Yes': Sharks seek artificial edge
Sale Sharks co-owner Simon Orange has identified a company he believes can improve the Gallagher PREM club’s use of artificial i…
Chris Jones
08 Jan 2026, 5:01
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Sale's England boost: 'I have had two missed calls from Steve Borthwick'
Alex Sanderson has revealed the Sale Sharks duo Tom Roebuck and Ben Curry could be fit for the start of the Six Nations but the fi…
Chris Jones
02 Jan 2026, 3:26
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Newcastle praise ex-Lions star as triple threat selection gear up for fellow strugglers
Head coach Alan Dickens has paid tribute to the increasing influence of former Wales star Stephen Jones, who runs a Newcastle Red …
Chris Jones
30 Dec 2025, 4:41
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Interview
'It is something I just don’t understand': Dallaglio verdict on Henry Pollock
World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has defended Henry Pollock’s social media profile, insisting the England and Northampton Sai…
Chris Jones
11 Dec 2025, 2:21
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Scotland's 'pissed off' star players are running out of time warns former captain
Former captain John Barclay has warned Scotland’s “pissed off” star players they are running out of time to solve the proble…
Chris Jones
01 Dec 2025, 4:52
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Opinion
Argentina player ratings vs England | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Argentina player ratings: Los Pumas produced a full-blooded performance at Twickenham as they chased a statement result against En…
Chris Jones
23 Nov 2025, 10:15
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Opinion
England player ratings vs New Zealand | Quilter Nations Series 2025
England player ratings: The impact of coach Lee Blackett on England’s attack was clear as Steve Borthwick's side beat New Zealan…
Chris Jones
15 Nov 2025, 9:00
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Opinion
Wales player ratings vs Argentina | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Wales player ratings: Forget about the scoreline because the most damaging news is the shoulder injury to captain Jac Morgan, sust…
Chris Jones
09 Nov 2025, 9:17
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Fiji developing mammoth forward bigger than Will Skelton says Nemani Nadolo
Former star Nemani Nadolo is warning the rugby world the Flying Fijians are developing a giant forward who eclipses Wallaby behemo…
Chris Jones
06 Nov 2025, 1:58
Ex-boss on why 'high IQ' Byron McGuigan makes sense for England
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson believes Byron McGuigan can help England shut down opposition attacks by using his “very high ga…
Chris Jones
23 Oct 2025, 11:17
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Vunipola brothers could be set for shock Rugby World Cup role
England and Lions star Mako Vunipola is hoping to be part of the Tonga coaching set up at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, w…
Chris Jones
22 Oct 2025, 1:59
Sanderson responds to Martin links as Sale try to earn back reputation
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson has admitted the team’s “horrendous” 65-14 mauling by Saracens has damaged their reputation…
Chris Jones
21 Oct 2025, 7:55
'People move on': The reception expected for Chick's Newcastle return
Callum Chick is guaranteed the most emotional welcome any visiting captain will receive from the Newcastle Red Bulls faithful when…
Chris Jones
17 Oct 2025, 1:24
England handed mixed news over availability of Curry brothers
Ben Curry will miss England’s Autumn Nations Series campaign after undergoing surgery to solve a hamstring problem that was thre…
Chris Jones
14 Oct 2025, 9:02
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Possible surgery puts Ben Curry at heart of Sale and England tug-of-war
England flanker Ben Curry may need further surgery and a six week lay-off to solve a hamstring injury that could threaten his avai…
Chris Jones
07 Oct 2025, 7:09
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'Big future': Sale reveal huge body transformation for 6 foot 9 league convert Bamber
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson believes towering lock Ben Bamber, who put on 8kg after pre-season and shaved 50 seconds off his f…
Chris Jones
02 Oct 2025, 5:45
Interview
Byron McGuigan's message to Steve Borthwick after England defence trial
Sale Sharks defence coach Byron McGuigan insists that Lee Blackett’s departure from Bath to take up his new attack role with Eng…
Chris Jones
01 Oct 2025, 2:53
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