Former top ref Andre Watson has message for today's crop of officials
Former top official Andre Watson believes current international referees are too sensitive to criticism while they are happy to ac…
Chris Jones
01 Nov 2021, 6:33
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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.
Stade Francais land gigantic Fijian teenager
Stade Francais believe they have found the next 'big' thing in Fijian rugby by handing 6ft 10in lock Janeiro Wakeham a three year …
Chris Jones
31 Oct 2021, 10:04
Double Bok blow for table topping Leicester Tigers
Head coach Steve Borthwick, already without five England players, must now maintain Leicester’s seven game unbeaten start to the…
Chris Jones
31 Oct 2021, 8:27
Rassie Erasmus' Autumn Nations Series hangs in balance this weekend
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will this weekend be the subject of a World Rugby misconduct hearing having critic…
Chris Jones
29 Oct 2021, 6:15
'Still a way off': No sign of Polledri return after 12 months out
It is nearly 12 months since Gloucester back-rower Jake Polledri suffered a severe knee injury when playing for Italy and he is st…
Chris Jones
27 Oct 2021, 10:04
Interview
Licking Carl Fearns' head and spray tans help Falcons become Eddie's new favourites
Newcastle have been transformed from the unloved Northern outpost of Premiership rugby to Eddie Jones’s new favourite team with …
Chris Jones
21 Oct 2021, 10:02
'It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform Fiji...' - Baber quits
Fijian 7s gold medal winning Head Coach Gareth Baber has decided not to renew his contract with the Fiji Rugby as he targets a mo…
Chris Jones
15 Oct 2021, 5:48
'He should be playing for one of the best clubs in the world'
Three years ago Harlequins youngsters Gabriel Ibitoye and Marcus Smith were “apprentice “ players added to the England squad.
Chris Jones
15 Oct 2021, 4:12
All Blacks considering extraordinary options to stay safe on tour
The All Blacks are leaving nothing to chance on their upcoming USA/European tour, according to fit-again skipper Sam Cane.
Chris Jones
14 Oct 2021, 4:29
'We need to get clarity': Sale fear for Springboks No9 de Klerk
Faf de Klerk is back in Manchester after his long spell with the Springboks, but Sale are worried about the injury he has returned…
Chris Jones
13 Oct 2021, 4:46
Interview
Nemani Nadolo explains World Cup u-turn: 'I guess the fire has been relit'
Nemani Nadolo, the powerhouse Leicester wing, believes the arrival of his son Ethan has “relit the fire” and is targeting anot…
Chris Jones
11 Oct 2021, 11:40
'He's the best attacking 12 in the league' - giant centre backed for England
Gloucester boss George Skivington rates England new boy Mark Atkinson as the best attacking No12 in the Gallagher Premiership and …
Chris Jones
10 Oct 2021, 9:34
Bristol's big hope for Radradra 'because of the way he is built'
Semi Radradra may be back on the long-term unavailable list at Bristol, but it won't distract Pat Lam from his long-term vision fo…
Chris Jones
07 Oct 2021, 5:14
Kevin Sinfield's impact at Leicester: 'What really stands out...'
League legend Kevin Sinfield crossed codes in the off-season and his impact at Leicester has been immediate judging by their openi…
Chris Jones
05 Oct 2021, 12:16
'Tom is distraught' - Richards furious at RFU over ref appointment
Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards has criticised the Rugby Football Union’s refereeing department for appointing Anthony Wood…
Chris Jones
03 Oct 2021, 5:16
Eagles' ace MacGinty 'could' make qualifier despite illegal Wallaby shot
Gary Gold believes captain AJ MacGinty can help the USA Eagles qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup by defeating Uruguay.
Chris Jones
30 Sep 2021, 13:57
'Robinson was very similar': Radwan can become the new Billy Whizz
Jason Robinson lit up England in the 2000s with his pace and there are now high hopes emerging Newcastle star Adam Radwan can do t…
Chris Jones
29 Sep 2021, 5:40
Wasps confirm extent of Fekitoa injury and it's bad news for Tonga
Malakai Fekitoa was set to represent Tonga against Scotland and England but Wasps have now confirmed the ex-All Blacks centre is r…
Chris Jones
28 Sep 2021, 10:25
Ryan claims 'mystery' figure has to sanction new Dragons arrivals
Dragons boss Den Ryan has complained about the significant problems he faces trying to bring in non-Welsh qualified players and cl…
Chris Jones
27 Sep 2021, 6:25
Booze and bad attitudes could hurt Fiji's new Super side warns Bobo
Former Fiji wing Sireli Bobo has warned the players who will make up the Fijian Drua squad to “change their attitude”.
Chris Jones
24 Sep 2021, 4:32
