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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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'We all know how big this is': Erasmus' specific plea to Springbok fans
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus wants the Ellis Park crowd to remain quiet during the All Blacks’ Haka challenge before the…
Chris Jones
18 Aug 2026, 3:30
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All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke's 'off-tour' concern ahead of Greatest Rivalry Series
Brooke played for the All Blacks between 1987 and 1997, appearing in 58 Tests and scoring 195 points, made up of 42 tries and thre…
Chris Jones
04 Aug 2026, 1:01
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Fiji Prime Minister responds to Flying Fijians' poor start to Nations Championship
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended the appointment of interim Flying Fijians head coach Senirusi Seruvakula and insi…
Chris Jones
16 Jul 2026, 1:40
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Cobus Reinach's 'not an individual sport' message to Bok debutant
Reinach, who came on in the 51st minute of that Cardiff cake walk, has been practising with Moyo and is confident the partnership …
Chris Jones
15 Jul 2026, 7:43
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Union boss publically blasts Fiji players ahead of showdown with England
John Sanday, the Fiji Rugby Union board chairman, has challenged the Flying Fijian players to deliver a ‘return on investment’…
Chris Jones
09 Jul 2026, 3:26
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England 'doesn’t have those world-class players' claims nervous ex-Boks boss
Former South Africa coach Nick Mallett believes Ellis Park will suit England better than the Springboks and admits he is “nervou…
Chris Jones
02 Jul 2026, 4:17
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Fiji bring former World Cup final referee into camp as veteran gets call
Fiji have called up veteran tighthead Mesake Doge to replace the injured Luke Tagi ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener…
Chris Jones
01 Jul 2026, 4:45
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Nathan Hughes sent public message after Nations Championship omission
Former England No.8 Nathan Hughes has been assured “the door is always open” as he waits to make his Fiji debut despite having…
Chris Jones
26 Jun 2026, 3:13
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Siya Kolisi on the 2018 Bok game against England that 'changed my life'
As Siya Kolisi prepares to lead the Springboks for the 72nd time in the Nations Championship opener against England in Johannesbur…
Chris Jones
25 Jun 2026, 3:00
Rassie Erasmus defends Bok star after 'worst player on the pitch' jibe
Rassie Erasmus has dismissed criticism of experienced outside half Handré Pollard after the 32-year-old struggled in the URC play…
Chris Jones
22 Jun 2026, 4:37
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Interview
'Didn’t think I was going to make it': Stevenson's journey from Newcastle exit to Vannes folklore
A debut season in France that started with Ben Stevenson eating fish eyes while dressed in a bikini has ended with the former Newc…
Chris Jones
09 Jun 2026, 8:58
Darkhorse for England No.10 jersey is 'is pretty close' to selection
Gloucester boss George Skivington believes Charlie Atkinson has been the “story of the season” and his form can earn him a pla…
Chris Jones
08 Jun 2026, 1:56
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'We are only 12 months into the project': Olympic gold winner Baber nears €10m budget
Gareth Baber, the Welshman who masterminded Fiji’s second successive Olympic Sevens gold medal in Tokyo, is one win away from ta…
Chris Jones
14 May 2026, 1:53
Mark McCall explains why Fergus Burke can be Finn Russell's main understudy
Burke arrived at Saracens ahead of the 2024/25 season and is now showing why the club was so excited bring him from the Crusaders.
Chris Jones
13 May 2026, 0:34
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Mark McCall credits 'godsend' in Noah Caluori's development
Saracens boss Mark McCall believes Noah Caluori’s rise to the top of the Gallagher PREM try scoring charts has been powered by t…
Chris Jones
22 Apr 2026, 10:11
'Good honest debrief' left Newcastle Red Bulls accepting harsh reality
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Stephen Jones insists his struggling squad has the personal pride to ensure the final five games of…
Chris Jones
22 Apr 2026, 2:37
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Saracens confirm surgery for England star but Vunipola offers hope
Saracens boss Mark McCall wants England’s Elliot Daly and Andy Onyeama-Christie, the Scotland forward, to take inspiration from …
Chris Jones
15 Apr 2026, 9:08
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Chris Robshaw: Harlequins pair can disprove 'funny' England perceptions
Harlequins great Chris Robshaw believes Alex Dombrandt and Marcus Smith can use the Investec Champions Cup clash with Sale Sharks …
Chris Jones
03 Apr 2026, 3:11
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'My advice to Henry': Lawrence Dallaglio hands Pollock 'be mindful' warning
Lawrence Dallaglio, one of the first English players to get a high-profile agent, has warned Henry Pollock that not even God could…
Chris Jones
01 Apr 2026, 10:00
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'Punched in the face' Saracens suffer double back-row injury blow
Ben Earl and Juan Martin Gonzalez will miss The Showdown clash vs Northampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chris Jones
24 Mar 2026, 11:51
