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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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Interview
How a 2011 lesson has fired up the Tony Brown-inspired Springboks
Physically dominating opponents and canny use of its bomb squad of forward replacements remain at the heart of South Africa’s ta…
Chris Jones
14 Aug 2024, 9:13
Interview
Steve Diamond: 'I was right to jettison them'
By sticking to just 35, Newcastle will put a strain on a playing squad that has to learn to win again. However, Diamond is adamant…
Chris Jones
06 Aug 2024, 8:38
Fiji Sevens coach Kolinisau wants another shot at gold
Osea Kolinisau , Fiji men’s rugby sevens head coach, wants the chance to take the squad to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angel…
Chris Jones
05 Aug 2024, 8:00
All Blacks given upper hand as Fiji undergo travel hell on way to USA
The Flying Fijians squad has reassembled in San Diego for the clash with the All Blacks after nine players had to get their visas …
Chris Jones
16 Jul 2024, 15:15
Interview
Jason Leonard doffs cap to Dan Cole but sends blunt message to England
Rugby legend Jason Leonard has paid tribute to Dan Cole, who equals his remarkable record of 114 England caps for a forward in me…
Chris Jones
04 Jul 2024, 4:10
Jerry Tuwai on the verge of taking Fiji comeback to another level
Double Olympic gold medal winner Jerry Tuwai, whose future in the Fiji sevens squad was being seriously questioned under former he…
Chris Jones
02 Jul 2024, 5:00
Fiji relishing 'tough pool' as they aim for third gold medal in a row
Fiji sevens national coach Osea Kolinisau is using the experience of double Olympic gold medal winner Jerry Tuwai to prepare his p…
Chris Jones
27 Jun 2024, 11:15
Fiji boss' latest comments suggest Hoskins Sotutu has decision to make
England will face stiff opposition from Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne if in-form Blues No8 Hoskins Sotutu decides to give u…
Chris Jones
26 Jun 2024, 10:38
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…
Chris Jones
12 Jun 2024, 6:02
Exclusive
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…
Chris Jones
06 Jun 2024, 11:04
Exclusive
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…
Chris Jones
28 May 2024, 11:39
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’…
Chris Jones
24 May 2024, 6:55
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…
Chris Jones
21 May 2024, 11:25
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…
Chris Jones
08 May 2024, 12:34
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…
Chris Jones
07 May 2024, 13:18
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, …
Chris Jones
02 May 2024, 6:52
Interview
'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…
Chris Jones
01 May 2024, 12:36
'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 …
Chris Jones
24 Apr 2024, 13:45
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…
Chris Jones
22 Apr 2024, 12:33
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…
Chris Jones
19 Apr 2024, 5:59
