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Chris Jones

Rugby and tennis correspondent of the Evening Standard for 22 years . Now in Sunday Times, ESPN,Mail on Sunday, Express, Mailonline and RugbyPass.

The fraught Tuilagi split: Ben Youngs on why Leicester U-turn would be 'a little crazy'

Manu Tuilagi was one of five players who opted to leave Leicester rather than accept a pay cut and Ben Youngs can't see a U-turn h…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
08 Jul 2020, 10:46

England to stage Six Nations warm-up match prior to Italy in search of cash boost

Having just shed 139 jobs due to the pandemic, the RFU will look to claw back some cash by staging a Six Nations warm-up game for …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
07 Jul 2020, 5:19

Worcester insist they are standing by Michael Fatialofa as he faces £100,000 medical bills

Warriors co-owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham confirmed to RugbyPass they are funding an extension of the visas for Mich…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
06 Jul 2020, 5:03

Diamond: 'We have had no discussions about Manu Tuilagi'

Steve Diamond, the Sale Sharks director of rugby, has denied opening talks with Leicester’s Manu Tuilagi, but revealed the club …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
05 Jul 2020, 3:05

Barritt: Saracens player exodus 'incredibly frustrating'

Saracens captain Brad Barritt has revealed the loss of key members of the club’s high-profile squad following their relegation t…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
02 Jul 2020, 11:04

Baber signs new deal to mastermind Fiji's Olympic title defence

Baber’s deal was scheduled to end in December but with the Olympics being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fiji rugby offic…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
01 Jul 2020, 5:48

New Zealand head coach gives honest opinion on young sensation Caleb Clarke

Clark Laidlaw believes live-wire Blues wing Caleb Clarke can help New Zealand win Olympic Games gold in Tokyo next year after help…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
30 Jun 2020, 6:31

Bristol's big name signings to be given European Cup green light

European rugby officials are set to allow Semi Radradra, Jonny Gray and Aled Davies to play in key quarter-final matches in the He…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
29 Jun 2020, 5:36

Wigglesworth commits short-term future to Saracens but accepts new club on horizon

Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth, who is on course to become the first Premiership player to appear in 300 games, has sign…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
25 Jun 2020, 6:37

Wilson returns to Newcastle after just 3 games while bizarre reason keeps Sale waiting on Wiese

Mark Wilson had played just three times when the season stopped for Sale who are still awaiting the arrival of Cobus Wiese from So…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
23 Jun 2020, 13:11

Martin Offiah has had his say on possible Swing Low, Sweet Chariot RFU ban

The RFU have revealed they are reviewing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot… Martin Offiah, whom it was first sung about at Twickenham, ha…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
19 Jun 2020, 5:12

'I'm not sure Bastareaud was a smart signing... you want proper value and Robshaw ticks that box'

Getting bang for buck with overseas signings is crucial to MLR and USA boss Gary Gold believes San Diego Legion have hit the jackp…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
18 Jun 2020, 3:46

European clubs point finger of blame in global calendar discussions

European clubs have defended their stance at the World Rugby global calendar talks following criticism that they were unwilling to…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
16 Jun 2020, 8:58

Gatland gives his take on speculated 2021 Lions tour delay

Warren Gatland is set to take the Lions to South Africa in July 2021 but the coach has admitted this date could be pushed back fur…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
12 Jun 2020, 7:27

It's war: RPA go legal over permanent Premiership wage cut threat

Damian Hopley has warned that RPA members will take legal action to protect their rights after Premiership clubs threaten permanen…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
10 Jun 2020, 7:01

England centre Marchant available for Super Rugby return

England centre Joe Marchant will be allowed to remain in New Zealand playing for the Blues while his club Harlequins are following…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
08 Jun 2020, 15:12

Jones backs Borthwick to become England head coach

Eddie Jones is backing his former No2 Steve Borthwick to follow him into the England head coach role after working alongside the f…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
08 Jun 2020, 10:19

Harlequins shed light on first tentative steps towards a return to play

Harlequins have given a forensic insight into how Gallagher Premiership clubs are taking the first tentative steps towards a retur…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
08 Jun 2020, 9:29

Richard Hibbard insists he can play on forever... well, at least until he is 40

Richard Hibbard, the 36-year-old Dragons hooker, is preparing for his 17th season in pro rugby and feels he can go on until he is …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
05 Jun 2020, 12:27

Confirmed: First ever home-and-away Six Nations one of 3 options on table for Test restart

With the traditional November tour fixtures under threat, the RFU have revealed England could be involved in an extended Six Natio…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
04 Jun 2020, 7:19
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