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Chris Jones
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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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24 days ago European Rugby Challenge Cup
Finn Russell is still misunderstood: Anthony Watson
26 days ago British & Irish Lions
'Great tourist' backed to beat Jamieson Gibson-Park to Lions Test spot
31 days ago Gallagher Premiership
New investment could mean 'old dog' Steve Diamond has had his day
38 days ago British & Irish Lions
Alex Sanderson discloses the 4 Sale players he expects to become Lions
Newcastle hoping for a Hollywood ending to cash problems
Newcastle boss Steve Diamond has revealed “two or three” parties are interested in pumping much needed cash into the club and …
Chris Jones
06 May 2025, 5:10
Interview
Many will disagree with Rob Kearney's Lions captaincy choice
Former Ireland star Rob Kearney is backing Owen Farrell to make the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer and is c…
Chris Jones
30 Apr 2025, 7:03
Newcastle seek legal advice over multiple player compensation claims
Newcastle Falcons have taken legal advice in a bid to end a 10-month wait for five-figure compensation for losing Academy talent t…
Chris Jones
22 Apr 2025, 5:51
Interview
Banned Steve Diamond gets stuck into 'flawed' TMO system
Newcastle boss Steve Diamond believes the Television Match Official (TMO) system for Gallagher Premiership matches is 'flawed' and…
Chris Jones
15 Apr 2025, 6:19
Interview
'When I said Glasgow would win the Champions Cup, I had a couple of red wines'
Former Scotland international John Barclay says Glasgow's players can stake a claim for a place on the plane to Australia this sum…
Chris Jones
09 Apr 2025, 13:24
Exclusive
Willis vs Currys: Chris Robshaw previews key Lions showdown
Former England captain Chris Robshaw, one of the original members of the six-and-a-half club, is excited to see how Jack Willis fa…
Chris Jones
02 Apr 2025, 5:27
Interview
'He's a special player': Lawrence Dallaglio backs Henry Pollock to be Lions bolter
The England legend believes the Northampton youngster deserves to be in the selection mix after a stunning season for coun and cou…
Chris Jones
01 Apr 2025, 5:16
Interview
'At one point, we both had 12 men... this league is nuts': Zack Henry
After more than eight years immersed in French rugby, Zack Henry is still amazed by the scenarios the game throws at him. For the …
Chris Jones
26 Mar 2025, 6:30
'You learn how to cook a Michelin star meal with Aldi produce': Diamond
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond believes a proposed loan of around £5m from fellow Gallagher Premiership clubs and CVC Capit…
Chris Jones
25 Mar 2025, 7:56
'Cat is out of the bag' over Ben Curry after 'uphill battle': Sanderson
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson believes Ben Curry’s excellence as a rugby player is no longer a “secret” following the flan…
Chris Jones
18 Mar 2025, 11:09
Steve Diamond: 'I am confident Newcastle will be playing next season'
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond has revealed the club has “frozen” player recruitment for next season as they attempt to …
Chris Jones
18 Mar 2025, 8:25
The ex-Scotland insider sharpening Wales centre Max Llewellyn
Scotland have been warned that one of their own has helped turn Wales centre Max Llewellyn into a defence-busting force when the t…
Chris Jones
03 Mar 2025, 5:13
Diamond slams Max Pepper's loyalty as rising Newcastle star 'jumps ship'
Max Pepper, the former Great Britain sevens player, has delivered a major blow to Newcastle Falcons' bid to hang onto their young …
Chris Jones
25 Feb 2025, 6:01
Interview
Tom Willis can become England's answer to world class Gregory Alldritt
Former captain Nick Easter believes Tom Willis can become England’s answer to French star Gregory Alldritt if the Saracens forwa…
Chris Jones
17 Feb 2025, 6:01
Interview
Steve Diamond on the 'period of adversity' that helped make Fin Smtih
Fin Smith’s path to international rugby has involved dealing with significant mental and physical challenges, including the oner…
Chris Jones
12 Feb 2025, 8:51
Interview
'In this Scottish team we have some of the best players ever'
Former captain Kelly Brown is backing flanker Rory Darge to make the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia and help Scotland e…
Chris Jones
04 Feb 2025, 8:23
Exclusive
Will Carling begs England not to make same old mistake with Cadan Murley
Will Carling, the former England captain, is urging Steve Borthwick not to repeat the mistakes of the past by dropping Cadan Murle…
Chris Jones
03 Feb 2025, 5:48
Gloucester make Santiago Carreras admission as club fight to keep star
Gloucester boss George Skivington has admitted Santiago Carreras has become “very expensive” as he battles to keep the Pumas o…
Chris Jones
24 Jan 2025, 10:43
The hybrid Sevens star tipped to fill Adam Radwan void at Newcastle
Newcastle boss Steve Diamond will not use the money generated by Adam Radwan’s move to Leicester Tigers to bring in another inte…
Chris Jones
24 Jan 2025, 9:22
Steve Diamond concedes Adam Radwan exit 'may not wash well' with Newcastle fans
Newcastle boss Steve Diamond has revealed England wing Adam Radwan had “three or four offers” before he asked to quit the Falc…
Chris Jones
21 Jan 2025, 11:30
