Juan Imhoff on his ongoing Los Pumas abscence
Juan Imhoff says the constant strain of having to operate in a COVID bubble away from home means he is unlikely to be pulling on..…
Chris Jones
16 Dec 2021, 3:40
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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.
Roux won't resign but SA Rugby may take decision out of his hands
South African media sources are reporting that controversial figure Jurie Roux does not plan on resigning
Chris Jones
12 Dec 2021, 8:49
'I don't hate them as a people' - Lowe wants Leinster to be 'hated'
Ireland wing James Lowe “hates” the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise because they have dominated the competition for so many ye…
Chris Jones
11 Dec 2021, 4:55
John Mitchell wants Wasps to take Munster rookies 'deep'
Wasps are planning to pile on the agony for Munster who have endured the most disruptive build up to any match in their Heineken C…
Chris Jones
10 Dec 2021, 3:52
Ex-Fiji 7s coach poses 15s question in wake of Dubai Sevens blowout
Former Fiji 7s coach Peni Veidreyaki has questioned the wisdom of letting so many of the country’s gold-winning squad transfer i…
Chris Jones
05 Dec 2021, 9:39
'People might say that we are holding Jamie back... he will start games for us'
England hooker Jamie Blamire has been ruled out of Newcastle’s clash with London Irish in Brentford by injury which temporarily …
Chris Jones
03 Dec 2021, 5:59
'I have no hesitation playing him in 3 different positions' - Skivington praises former Engand centre
Gloucester boss George Skivington has paid tribute to the impact a rejuvenated Billy Twelvetrees is making as the Cherry and White…
Chris Jones
02 Dec 2021, 5:03
What Nick Evans thought of Eddie Jones' Marcus Smith assessment
Eddie Jones believes Marcus Smith will only realise his full potential in his “late twenties” but Harlequins attack coach Nick…
Chris Jones
01 Dec 2021, 11:44
Worcester boss defends Ollie Lawrence after Eddie Jones criticism
Worcester Warriors boss Jonathan Thomas has defended the attitude of England international Ollie Lawrence who was the target of pe…
Chris Jones
01 Dec 2021, 8:17
Hero Sinfield inspires Leicester's next England generation
England centre Dan Kelly is taking inspiration from Leicester defence coach Kevin Sinfield, describing the rugby league great as h…
Chris Jones
30 Nov 2021, 11:39
Rob Kearney misses out on final game but is preparing for biggest match of his life
Rob Kearney has come to terms with the bitter disappointment of not being able to mark the end of his outstanding rugby career by …
Chris Jones
29 Nov 2021, 9:17
Eddie Jones convinces Alfie Barbeary to switch position to pursue England cap
Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary, one of the most exciting talents in the Premiership, is going to concentrate on playing No8 after di…
Chris Jones
27 Nov 2021, 5:00
'We are not quite sure' - Saints unclear about how old Api Ratuniyarawa is
Northampton boss Chris Boyd has paid tribute to Fijian forward Api Ratuniyarawa who is helping the club mount a challenge for the …
Chris Jones
25 Nov 2021, 10:54
England Jones' England already targeting one of their Six Nations rivals
Head coach Eddie Jones has warned England’s Six Nations rivals that his young team still has plenty of improvement to make after…
Chris Jones
22 Nov 2021, 7:17
Cotter lays down law as Fiji name team to face Georgia
Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter may be 11,000 miles away but he has made it clear to his players that they are just as power…
Chris Jones
19 Nov 2021, 5:52
Interview
Fiji insider's World Cup warning for Wales and Australia ahead of 2023
Acting head coach Gareth Baber has warned World Cup opponents Wales and Australia that Fiji will be even more dangerous at the 202…
Chris Jones
18 Nov 2021, 8:36
Opinion
Fiji player ratings vs Wales | Autumn Nations Series
Fiji player ratings: One warm-up game against Spain, their regular coaching team 11,000 miles away and having to play with 14 men …
Chris Jones
14 Nov 2021, 12:53
Lions star gives Fiji players crash course in creating a Test class lineout
The Vodafone Flying Fijians have been given a crash course in line out play by Rory Best, the former Ireland captain, in the build…
Chris Jones
13 Nov 2021, 14:37
'My sights are firmly set on helping Fiji' - Gareth Baber makes a Cardiff return
Gareth Baber, who led Fiji to Olympic sevens gold in Tokyo, has admitted there are two nations he hopes to help at international 1…
Chris Jones
08 Nov 2021, 6:29
Cotter still in remote control as Fiji name team for Spain
Vern Cotter has revealed he is still fully involved in preparing the Fiji team for their European tour which starts against Spain …
Chris Jones
04 Nov 2021, 6:57
