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The Zach Mercer confession that won't help England's pack
Zach Mercer has a confession to make and it is bad news for the England pack who are preparing to face a French forward onslaught …
Chris Jones
09 Mar 2023, 4:52
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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.
Jimmy Gopperth aims to join Brad Thorn in elite Premiership club
Jimmy Gopperth is hoping to become only the second player to feature in the Premiership at the age of 40, matching fellow New Zeal…
Chris Jones
03 Mar 2023, 10:23
The small tip that helped turn Brett Connon into a world class kicker
Former England outside half Dave Walder has revealed the crucial advice that has turned Brett Connon into a “world class kicker…
Chris Jones
02 Mar 2023, 3:50
Coaching staff stood down after death of Fiji U20s player
The Fiji U20s coaching staff have been stood down and an investigation launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ra…
Chris Jones
01 Mar 2023, 7:34
The extraordinary lengths Newcastle are going to preparing Pedro Rubiolo
Newcastle Falcons are set to launch Argentina international forward Pedro Rubiolo’s Premiership career against Saracens and the …
Chris Jones
20 Feb 2023, 5:24
Gollings gives Fiji players 'shake-up' and removes captaincy
Fiji sevens coach Ben Gollings has drafted in four new players and taken the captaincy off Waisea Nacuqu in a bid
Chris Jones
17 Feb 2023, 4:19
Harlequins' frank admission about Nick Evans and England
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has admitted the club may not have released attack coach Nick Evans to help England’s Six Nations c…
Chris Jones
16 Feb 2023, 11:46
The Sale verdict on Manu Tuilagi being omitted by England
Sale boss Alex Sanderson believes that a simmering Manu Tuilagi is ready to prove that his England career isn’t over when he fac…
Chris Jones
14 Feb 2023, 13:06
Lynagh ready for comeback after injury nightmare
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson has revealed rising star Louis Lynagh, son of Wallaby great Michael...
Chris Jones
13 Feb 2023, 12:56
Intervention could yet foil 'absolutely disgusting' move to erase Worcester
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is reportedly in talks with the Rugby Football Union to block the sale of Worcester Wa…
Chris Jones
09 Feb 2023, 10:59
Why Crosbie beat Christie, Bayliss and Dempsey to the Scotland No.7 spot
England have been warned Scotland flanker Luke Crosbie has the “super strengths” to make a major impact in the Calcutta Cup cl…
Chris Jones
02 Feb 2023, 11:44
Interview
Lions star Bentley believes Netflix series could be 'mistake'
Former England wing John Bentley, who had a key role in making the 1997 British and Irish Lions video of the test winning tour to …
Chris Jones
30 Jan 2023, 7:23
'Under the pump' Fiji Sevens face unthinkable fate in Sydney
Fiji, the double Olympic Games sevens gold medallists, are in danger of missing out on automatic qualification for the Games in Fr…
Chris Jones
26 Jan 2023, 4:46
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McGuigan becomes latest international to switch countries
Byron McGuigan is preparing for a 5,387 mile journey from Manchester to Windhoek that will transform the Sale Sharks wing from a S…
Chris Jones
23 Jan 2023, 5:21
Interview
Tigers predict 'put the pride back' Leicester formula with England
Prop Joe Heyes expects new head coach Steve Borthwick to use the template that took Leicester to the Gallagher Premiership title l…
Chris Jones
18 Jan 2023, 4:11
Interview
'You want a nutcase as defence coach... and that is Mike all over'
“He is more Chuck Norris than Robert Redford, but we also used to call him Catweazle.” That was the considered verdict of Stev…
Chris Jones
13 Jan 2023, 9:43
The unique talent Newcastle want England to recall next Monday
Newcastle boss Dave Walder believes the unique talent of Trevor Davison can help shore up the misfiring England scrum in the upcom…
Chris Jones
12 Jan 2023, 5:18
Interview
'Our game with England in the World Cup will be like a final for us'
Mateo Carreras is a constant reminder of the clear and present danger waiting for England at the Rugby World Cup and the recent 30…
Chris Jones
06 Jan 2023, 6:51
Walder blasts 16-man fiasco as England international leaves club
Walder raised the issue with Paul Hull, the new RFU head of professional game match officials...
Chris Jones
05 Jan 2023, 10:00
From journeyman to Premiership's top lineout thief
Sebastian de Chaves’ dramatic transformation from second row journeyman into the Premiership’s leading line out stealer
Chris Jones
31 Dec 2022, 5:08
