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Chris Jones

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Correspondent at BBC Sport

Podcast Host at Rugby Union Weekly

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  • Maro Itoje set to be named British and Irish Lions captain

    1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris Jones

    Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Itoje has been a part of two previous tours with the Lions Maro Itoje is set to be confirmed on Thursday as the British and Irish Lions captain for the tour of Australia. The 30-year-old will become the first Englishman since Martin Johnson in 2001 to be named Lions captain, and will lead a party of around 40 players.

  • Maro Itoje set to be named British and Irish Lions captain

    1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris Jones

    Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Itoje has been a part of two previous tours with the Lions Maro Itoje is set to be confirmed on Thursday as the British and Irish Lions captain for the tour of Australia. The 30-year-old will become the first Englishman since Martin Johnson in 2001 to be named Lions captain, and will lead a party of around 40 players.

  • Investec Champions Cup: European CEO not concerned with Saracens resting England stars

    2 months ago | bbc.com | Chris Jones

    The head of European rugby has dismissed concerns over Saracens resting a host of England stars for their Champions Cup last-16 tie at Toulon. But European Professional Club Rugby chief executive Jacques Raynaud insists the Champions Cup remains the pinnacle for players and coaches. "We do have one or two cases per season [of weakened teams], but it is more the exception, we shouldn't overplay it," Raynaud told BBC Sport.

  • Bill Sweeney: RFU chief executive survives no-confidence vote at special general meeting

    2 months ago | bbc.com | Chris Jones

    The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, Bill Sweeney, has survived a vote of no-confidence at a special general meeting. 65% voted against the motion, which had called for the RFU board to terminate Sweeney's appointment. "I am pleased to see such a decisive outcome," said interim chairman Sir Bill Beaumont. "I trust those who supported the motion will honour and respect the result. Let's pull together."

  • Analysis: 'Surprise selection John Dalziel will bring a lot to Lions'

    2 months ago | bbc.com | Chris Jones

    The selection of John Dalziel on Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching team for the summer tour of Australia was a bit of a surprise. It only really emerged in the last 24 hours that he was a contender to go. We know the staff has an Ireland tinge to it with Farrell in charge and Simon Easterby, who is going to run the defence, scrum guru John Fogerty and attack coach Andrew Goodman all confirmed.

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