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Chris Jones
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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Jason Leonard doffs cap to Dan Cole but sends blunt message to England
Jerry Tuwai on the verge of taking Fiji comeback to another level
Fiji relishing 'tough pool' as they aim for third gold medal in a row
Fiji boss' latest comments suggest Hoskins Sotutu has decision to make
Latest stadium development set to save Bath £1m despite opposition
Beaten Gallagher Premiership finalists Bath have won a significant off-the-field victory that will save £1m despite angering some…
Barnard Castle: English rugby nursery's latest batch of brothers
The rugby masters at Barnard Castle have an unerring ability to recognise outstanding talent, particularly in sets of brothers wit…
Sam Matavesi's daring request to Navy admiral before cup semi-final
Northampton hooker Sam Matavesi is the Royal Navy’s most high profile professional rugby player which is why he had to ask an Ad…
Jerry Tuwai makes dramatic Fiji return despite social spat
Two time Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai has proved the doubters wrong and fought is way back into the the Fiji Airways Men’…
Zach Mercer challenged by boss to win over Steve Borthwick in final
Gloucester boss George Skivington believes the uniquely talented Zach Mercer can use Gloucester’s European Challenge Cup final w…
Skivington hints Gloucester have already checked out of Premiership
Argentina international Santi Carreras is in a race against time to help Gloucester's bid for a third European Challenge Cup trium…
Winless Newcastle boss Steve Diamond calls for relegation return
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond would back a fast track system that would allow London Irish, Worcester Warriors and Wasps to…
How 'very smart' ex-GAA star introduced by O'Gara is aiding Gloucester
Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington believes the leadership training of Jonny Cooper, the former Gaelic football star, …
'I want to be the best No9 in the world': Varney's new confidence
Gloucester scrum-half Stephen Varney helped Italy enjoy a historic Guinness Six Nations championship this year, but now many of hi…
'He was the one guy who truly kept Semi Radradra under wraps'
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam has hailed South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg as a “coach’s dream” who has become a …
Caleb Muntz takes positive step in recovery from RWC-ending injury
Caleb Muntz, who helped the Flying Fijians record an historic first win over England but then seriously damaged his knee on the ev…
Fiji Sevens rated just 5 out of 10 for fitness
Fiji men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau, who is in a race against time to help defend the country’s Olympic Games sevens gold medal…
Diamond eyeing 'oven-ready' South African as he promises more signings
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond is looking for “oven-ready” players as he continues a squad clearout at the Gallagher Pre…
'I've had some dark times': Hastings opens up on 'hellish' injuries
Gloucester outside half Adam Hastings has an uncanny ability to capture the attention of social media, including an incredible dro…
How the 'ruthless' Premiership is punching far above its weight
Gloucester boss George Skivington believes the success of Premiership clubs in the Investec Champions Cup and the European Challen…
'A big man now': Bulked-up Llewellyn tipped to fill void left by North
Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington believes Max Llewellyn, who has put on 7kgs since moving to the Gallagher Premiersh…
'We will have a discussion about what happens next for Fiji': Gilpin
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has revealed the question of Fiji’s place on the organisation's council will be discusse…
Flying Fijians 'are running out of time'
Senirusi Seruvakula , the Flying Fijians’ acting head coach, has warned the delay of the naming of the new head coach is hamperi…
Burke eyeing Test honours with eligibility for 2 Six Nations sides
CEO of the Crusaders Colin Mansbridge has insisted the lure of an international career with England or Scotland rather than a larg…
Sanderson reveals growing list of Sale absentees ahead of Euro clash
Alex Sanderson’s bid to win the European Challenge Cup has suffered a serious blow with Sale Sharks flanker Ernst van Rhyn, the …