Fiji rocked by 3 sackings as CEO takes 'annual leave' as internal audit launched
The Fiji Rugby Union is conducting an internal investigation with three staff members sacked while John O’Connor...
Chris Jones
15 Aug 2022, 3:58
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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.
'It's only a rule until two blokes decide it's not a rule... Just cut the cord'
Japan bound Matt Toomua is calling on Australian rugby chiefs to scrap the “murky” Giteau Law restrictions on the number of ov…
Chris Jones
11 Aug 2022, 5:17
Ex-Springbok coach Peter de Villiers returns to rugby
Peter de Villiers, who coached the Springboks to a test series triumph over the British and Irish Lions in 2009...
Chris Jones
08 Aug 2022, 4:20
Ex-Gloucester lock Ed Slater puts his voice into a 'bank' as he battles MND
Gloucester Rugby's Ed Slater took time out from preparing for a 350 mile fundraising cycle ride to help the fight against motor ne…
Chris Jones
07 Aug 2022, 9:19
Jerry Tuwai's heartfelt message to Fiji after Birmingham medal miss
Double Olympic gold medal winner Jerry Tuwai insists he has no intention of retiring and has set his sights on helping the Fiji se…
Chris Jones
04 Aug 2022, 5:38
Former Fiji wing Bobo launches blistering attack on current Test squad
Former Flying Fijian wing Sireli Bobo has launched a blistering attack on the current international squad following the disappoint…
Chris Jones
01 Aug 2022, 4:34
Interview
England's World Cup pool is about to get a whole lot tougher
England’s bid for Rugby World Cup glory in France next year is about to become tougher with Samoa aiming to add former All Black…
Chris Jones
25 Jul 2022, 4:50
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The truth behind the new Club World Cup
Mark McCafferty, the former chief executive of Premiership Rugby, believes agreement for a new Club World Cup could be signed in O…
Chris Jones
23 Jul 2022, 7:52
Hong Kong could be next underdog to land shock spot at World Cup
Former Dragons forward Lewis Evans is expecting his Hong Kong team to face a ferocious assault from Tonga in their Asia/Pacific 1 …
Chris Jones
22 Jul 2022, 6:18
'It is very early' - English clubs yet to agree on Club World Cup
European rugby chiefs are driving plans to create a Club World Cup to be played every four years involving eight teams from the No…
Chris Jones
21 Jul 2022, 7:46
Cane to be sacked but Foster will keep job claim reports
Sam Cane could be dumped as All Blacks captain but head coach Ian Foster is expected survive with former Ireland coach Joe Schmid…
Chris Jones
21 Jul 2022, 4:12
Fiji boss Vern Cotter's message after shock loss to Samoa
Head coach Vern Cotter has told his Fijian players to take their narrow 20-23 loss to Samoa “on the chin” and use the pain of …
Chris Jones
18 Jul 2022, 5:20
Gold slams pitch size as US Eagles attempt to qualify for RWC
USA Eagles head coach Gary Gold has blasted organisers for allowing the first leg of their 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifier with Chi…
Chris Jones
15 Jul 2022, 5:21
Rokocoko reveals plan to jump ship for Olympic glory
Former All Blacks star Joe Rokocoko has revealed former Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan tried to get the flying wing to join his team’s R…
Chris Jones
15 Jul 2022, 4:54
Doncaster Knights plan stadium expansion to boost Premiership bid
Doncaster Knights are planning to nearly double their stadium capacity to satisfy one of the major hurdles that Championships club…
Chris Jones
13 Jul 2022, 11:24
'Abysmal': Buck Shelford slams All Blacks' skills
Sir Buck Shelford has slammed the All Blacks as they prepare for the deciding test with Ireland in Wellington delivering a witheri…
Chris Jones
13 Jul 2022, 4:40
Interview
Joe Worsley: 'I know that we beat them, but Italy are a much better team'
Joe Worsley, the England World Cup winner, is revelling in Georgia’s historic victory over Italy in Batumi, but the Lelos defenc…
Chris Jones
12 Jul 2022, 6:06
Cotter forced to make changes after Fiji loss
Fiji head coach Vern Cotter will be forced to make changes for the 2022 Pacific Nations Cup championship match with unbeaten Manu …
Chris Jones
11 Jul 2022, 6:02
Cotter's message to Fiji after big win over new look Tonga
Head coach Vern Cotter is refusing to get carried away despite his Fiji team hammering Tonga 36-0 and wants another battling perfo…
Chris Jones
04 Jul 2022, 4:27
Bok No.8 Jasper Wiese backed into corner on overseas question
Jasper Wiese has returned to South Africa as a Premiership title winner with Leicester and one of the most destructive ball carrie…
Chris Jones
01 Jul 2022, 6:25
