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
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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.
How Vern Cotter plans to shut down Tonga's new superstar backline
Vern Cotter has tasked his players with the daunting job of shutting down former Wallaby Israel Folau and ex-All Blacks Malakai Fe…
Chris Jones
29 Jun 2022, 6:10
The sentimental reason behind Baa-Baas midfield selection
Fabien Galthie, who led France to the Six Nations Grand Slam, has revealed he ripped up his plans for the Barbarians.
Chris Jones
17 Jun 2022, 11:14
'This weekend for me is like playing in a Test match'
England scrum half Ben Youngs has admitted it has been tough watching other teams battle it out for the Premiership title.
Chris Jones
11 Jun 2022, 4:10
Leicester flanker Hanro Liebenberg is chasing a unique family rugby double
Leicester flanker Hanro Liebenberg is chasing a unique family rugby double by adding the Gallagher Premiership title
Chris Jones
09 Jun 2022, 4:05
Interview
'When you've been in the gutter and you've seen the resurgence, that's when you really feel pride'
Ellis Genge knows his time with Leicester Tigers is rapidly coming to an end and having helped pull the club out of the “gutter…
Chris Jones
06 Jun 2022, 12:55
Nathan Hughes is off to Japan not France
Former England No8 Nathan Hughes has opted to join the ever-increasing number of high profile players heading to Japan after turni…
Chris Jones
06 Jun 2022, 10:58
Harry Potter: Table points count for 'bugger all'
Harry Potter helped Leicester Tigers finish top of the Gallagher Premiership table but typical of a player who spent his formative…
Chris Jones
05 Jun 2022, 10:24
'If they can't handle the pressure then maybe this isn't for them'
Pat Lam is remarkably upbeat despite having to deal with a season of underachievement and the disruptions caused by COVID and the …
Chris Jones
03 Jun 2022, 4:46
The SMS Steyn sent to Japan to buck a recent South African trend
Double Springbok World Cup winner Frans Steyn has revealed why he bucked the recent trend by turning down the chance of a lucrativ…
Chris Jones
25 May 2022, 4:48
Victor Vito in 'massive race against time' to be fit to face Leinster
La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara has admitted captain Victor Vito is in a “massive race against time” to face Leinster in Satur…
Chris Jones
23 May 2022, 20:01
Convicted rapist allowed play while serving sentence
Fijian rugby authorities are expected to face pressure to explain why Former Fiji 7s player Amenoni Nasilasila.
Chris Jones
22 May 2022, 16:07
'I'm seeing Eddie later': Gloucester react to England squad snub
Gloucester boss George Skivington has revealed his disappointment at seeing his players snubbed from the latest England squad and …
Chris Jones
17 May 2022, 10:35
'It is difficult' - The immediate task facing USA Rugby after red letter day
Gary Gold has paid tribute to the men who transformed USA Rugby from a bankrupt organisation just 20 months ago into the hosts of …
Chris Jones
12 May 2022, 13:34
Fiji Government pays NZ$6m to own 51 per cent of Drua
Fiji Attorney-General and Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has explained why the Government has invested NZ$6m for a 51 per ce…
Chris Jones
12 May 2022, 4:00
How Ben Youngs rates Leinster and the scale of the task awaiting Leicester
Leicester scrum half Ben Youngs believes Leinster are the best club team in the world as he prepares to face the Irish province in…
Chris Jones
02 May 2022, 11:53
What Leicester are saying behind closed doors about silverware
Matt Scott has revealed Leicester are refusing to talk about a potential Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup double a…
Chris Jones
29 Apr 2022, 5:35
URC chief delivers the latest blow in Cheetahs' fight for survival
United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has dismissed talks of a possible B division for the new URC competition that would o…
Chris Jones
28 Apr 2022, 11:24
'Simple answer' about Nadolo has left Leicester dreaming of titles
Steve Borthwick is hoping the experience of the defence-busting Nemani Nadolo, Kevin Sinfield and Aled Walters can help keep Leice…
Chris Jones
27 Apr 2022, 8:28
Diamond predicts the points split from cancelled Gloucester game
Steve Diamond insists that the lingering Gloucester anger over the cancellation of their Gallagher Premiership home game with Worc…
Chris Jones
20 Apr 2022, 12:15
