Chris Foy

Manchester

Rugby Correspondent at Daily Mail

Daily Mail rugby (union) correspondent

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Why brave Saints prove English clubs CAN go toe-to-toe with French giants, writes CHRIS FOY - now is the time to ditch the defeatism and inferiority complex | Daily Mail Online

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

When the pain subsides – and it won't for a while yet – Northampton will take heart from having blazed a trail for English clubs and shown that it is high time to ditch the inferiority complex and defeatism. The Saints may have lost narrowly and heroically against Bordeaux, but they once again provided a useful service, for the greater good of their league. Never again should Premiership teams send reserves to surrender against superpower sides from France and Dublin.
Northampton and returning George Furbank aim to put fun into their final fling as Saints march into Cardiff on a mission to secure Champions Cup glory | Daily Mail Online

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

Northampton's new range of Hawaiian shirts had all but sold out as the 'Shoe Army' started their mass invasion of Cardiff. They have George Furbank again and they are going to have fun again. The Saints came marching into the Welsh capital - reinforced by the timely return of their England full-back - on a mission to emulate their legendary predecessors from 2000, who clinched a European conquest by beating mighty Munster at Twickenham.
I've watched rugby in every corner of the world - these are the 20 bucket list stadiums you MUST watch a game in before you die, writes CHRIS FOY

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

At least, here it is, a global guide to help oval-ball enthusiasts plan the best places to take in a fixture – close to home or thousands of miles away. Below is a personal top 20 list of rugby venues which this observer would recommend for a visit, subject to the availability of tickets or – in most cases – the (rising) cost of the air fares. The following lineup is geographically and architecturally diverse, with quirky club grounds and towering Test arenas in all manner of far-flung locations.
Welsh rugby is on its knees - this is my radical plan to save it

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

The Welsh Rugby Union have reacted to the latest outbreak of chaos and turmoil in the game there by issuing what amounts to a request for bright ideas to help save their sport. Following reports that the union are considering the drastic step of scrapping one of the four professional regions, the WRU released a statement which claimed they would have 'an open mind to all constructive and realistic proposals'.
Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Chris Foy

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Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with Sale and England flanker set to play through the pain in Australia | Daily Mail Online

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with Sale and England flanker set to play through the pain in Australia Curry has a minor hamstring injury which won't threaten his Lions involvement The Sale flanker, however, has been troubled by a wrist issue for several weeks Curry will require surgery on the issue but will delay it until after the Lions Tour By CHRIS FOY Published: 12:00 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 12:00 EDT, 13 May 2025 ‘Super-human' Tom...
EDDIE JONES: What I really think of the Lions squad and its one glaring hole, how Australia will treat Henry Pollock - and why Maro Itoje IS now captain material | Daily Mail Online

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

Henry Pollock has been warned. And it's a familiar face delivering the message. Eddie Jones expects his fellow Australians to have a ‘love-hate’ relationship with the back-row sensation, who at 20 was the youngest player named in Andy Farrell’s 38-man British and Irish Lions squad, after the England newcomer and Northampton flanker made himself impossible to ignore with a series of dazzling performances.
Why resurgent Australia will put up a good fight against our Lions

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

No sooner had Australians learned about the four-nation threat coming their way next month than they were plunged into panic mode, by the sight of key men on stretchers, in neck braces. It is now less than 10 weeks until the Wallabies have to be ready to face the Lions and the last thing the hosts need is to lose any of their top talent to injuries.
British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks - does Henry Pollock fit in? Who starts at 10? And who wins the battle of the back row? | Daily Mail Online

4 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy |Dan Biggar |Nik Simon |Alex Bywater

The Lions selection battle has only just begun. After Andy Farrell named a squad of 38 (or should that be 40?) to tour Australia this summer on Thursday, the next step is picking a starting team. The three-Test series against the Wallabies begins on July 19 in Brisbane, so who should start at Lang Park and lead the Lions to glory Down Under? Australia have won only one series against the Lions in the last 95 years, coming out on top 2-1 in 2001.
Lions call-up will come as a boost and a shock for Marcus Smith

4 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Chris Foy

After weeks of speculation, debate and intrigue about the choice of Lions playmakers, there was still a dramatic twist here on Thursday — Marcus Smith picked, but the door left ajar for Owen Farrell. Of England’s two Smiths to have worn 10 this season, Fin was regarded as a certainty for the tour of Australia and perhaps even the new front-runner for the Test side, but Marcus’s apparent free-fall meant his inclusion was in major doubt.

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9 May 25

George Ford tearing it up again. Still looks like a 🦁 to me…

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9 May 25

Great to see Championship clubs like Nottingham (Chessum & Stuart) and Bedford (Pollock) celebrating their key role in the development of 2025 Lions. Just goes to show the continuing value of the second tier…

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Articles

Why brave Saints prove English clubs CAN go toe-to-toe with French giants, writes CHRIS FOY - now is the time to ditch the defeatism and inferiority complex | Daily Mail Online

Northampton and returning George Furbank aim to put fun into their final fling as Saints march into Cardiff on a mission to secure Champions Cup glory | Daily Mail Online

I've watched rugby in every corner of the world - these are the 20 bucket list stadiums you MUST watch a game in before you die, writes CHRIS FOY

Welsh rugby is on its knees - this is my radical plan to save it

Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour

Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with Sale and England flanker set to play through the pain in Australia | Daily Mail Online

EDDIE JONES: What I really think of the Lions squad and its one glaring hole, how Australia will treat Henry Pollock - and why Maro Itoje IS now captain material | Daily Mail Online

Why resurgent Australia will put up a good fight against our Lions

British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks - does Henry Pollock fit in? Who starts at 10? And who wins the battle of the back row? | Daily Mail Online

Lions call-up will come as a boost and a shock for Marcus Smith

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