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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.

Interview

Tom Willis can become England's answer to world class Gregory Alldritt

Former captain Nick Easter believes Tom Willis can become England’s answer to French star Gregory Alldritt if the Saracens forwa…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
17 Feb 2025, 20:01
Interview

Steve Diamond on the 'period of adversity' that helped make Fin Smtih

Fin Smith’s path to international rugby has involved dealing with significant mental and physical challenges, including the oner…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
12 Feb 2025, 22:51
Interview

'In this Scottish team we have some of the best players ever'

Former captain Kelly Brown is backing flanker Rory Darge to make the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia and help Scotland e…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
04 Feb 2025, 22:23
Exclusive

Will Carling begs England not to make same old mistake with Cadan Murley

Will Carling, the former England captain, is urging Steve Borthwick not to repeat the mistakes of the past by dropping Cadan Murle…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
03 Feb 2025, 19:48

Gloucester make Santiago Carreras admission as club fight to keep star

Gloucester boss George Skivington has admitted Santiago Carreras has become “very expensive” as he battles to keep the Pumas o…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
25 Jan 2025, 0:43

The hybrid Sevens star tipped to fill Adam Radwan void at Newcastle

Newcastle boss Steve Diamond will not use the money generated by Adam Radwan’s move to Leicester Tigers to bring in another inte…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
24 Jan 2025, 23:22

Steve Diamond concedes Adam Radwan exit 'may not wash well' with Newcastle fans

Newcastle boss Steve Diamond has revealed England wing Adam Radwan had “three or four offers” before he asked to quit the Falc…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
22 Jan 2025, 1:30

The scrumhalf showdown that has Sale and Raffi Quirke 'so excited'

Sale boss Alex Sanderson is challenging his players to deliver another stunning West Country victory at Gloucester to prove their …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
02 Jan 2025, 20:16

Rugby Premier League: India to launch professional Sevens comp

GMR Sports has signed a landmark 10-year strategic partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body for rugby, to launch …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
02 Jan 2025, 19:23

'Tom has the potential to be better than a British and Irish Lion'

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson believes England wing Tom Roebuck could usurp Liam Williams as the king of the airways after an ou…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
20 Dec 2024, 19:57

Steve Diamond gets brutally honest on the future of some of his players

Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond will attempt to pull off a third successive Gallagher Premiership home win by convincing his …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
19 Dec 2024, 19:16

Alex Sanderson quells Six Nations fears after George Ford has scan

England fly-half George Ford has undergone a scan on the knee injury that is stopping him kicking at goal but Alex Sanderson, the …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
18 Dec 2024, 1:08

How Callum Chick has reacted to latest Newcastle contract offer

Falcons have already lost England hooker Jamie Blamire to Leicester Tigers next season while Pumas lock Pedro Rubiolo, currently o…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
11 Dec 2024, 23:11

Sale Sharks warned to expect 'horrible' experience against URC big dogs

Sale boss Alex Sanderson has warned his players to expect a “horrible” experience when they open their Investec Champions Cup …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
06 Dec 2024, 18:36

Free-again Jonny Hill 'playing for a contract' after ban

England forward Jonny Hill, who was given a 10-week suspension following an incident involving a Bath fan in June, will signal the…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
05 Dec 2024, 0:18

Diamond sheds light on new investors and sends Borthwick stern message

Steve Diamond, the Newcastle Falcons director of rugby, has revealed there is global interest in buying the club from current owne…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
04 Dec 2024, 19:35

Gloucester fear long-term Zach Mercer injury with scan results due

Gloucester are sweating over the results of scans needed by England No 8 Zach Mercer and powerful wing Ollie Thorley who both suff…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
04 Dec 2024, 0:29

Saracens' Tizard faces Diamond's wrath for season-ending 'cheap shot'

Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond has branded the illegal clear out that earned Saracens lock Hugh Tizard a red card and left F…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
03 Dec 2024, 20:07

Asher Opoku-Fordjour tipped to be England's answer to Bok powerhouse

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson believes prop sensation Asher Opoku-Fordjour can be England’s answer to Thomas du Toit, the Spri…

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
27 Nov 2024, 18:42

Gloucester provide 'more positive than negative' Tomos Williams update

Encouraging news for Welsh rugby has been thin on the ground after their unbeaten run was extended to 12 matches with the loss to …

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
27 Nov 2024, 0:31