Chris Jones

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Correspondent at BBC Sport

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England XV v France XV: Ted Hill says full debut came too soon

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

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ted Hill (left) celebrates with scrum-half Ben Spencer after Bath's 23-21 win over Leicester on SaturdayPremiership-winning flanker Ted Hill says he is "a completely different player and different person" compared to when he made his England debut as a teenager, and believes he may have been thrust into international rugby too soon.
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

Mar 27, 2025 | 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'

Mar 26, 2025 | 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.
British and Irish Lions: John Dalziel set to join coaching team

Mar 26, 2025 | bbc.com | Chris Jones

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, John Dalziel joined Gregor Townsend's backroom staff as forwards coach in August 2020Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel is set for a call-up to the British and Irish Lions when Andy Farrell confirms his coaching team on Wednesday. Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby and scrum guru John Fogarty are among those from Farrell's Ireland set-up who will also be confirmed.
British & Irish Lions 2025: Richard Wigglesworth set to join coaching staff for Australia tour

Mar 24, 2025 | bbc.com | Chris Jones

England senior coach Richard Wigglesworth is set to join the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for this summer's tour of Australia. Lions boss Andy Farrell has recruited the former England scrum-half, 41, as part of an Ireland-influenced coaching group. Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby is also expected to join Farrell's team, while the Ireland attack coach Andrew Goodman and scrum specialist John Fogarty are under consideration.
Ealing Trailfinders fail to meet Premiership promotion criteria

Mar 18, 2025 | bbc.com | Chris Jones

There will be no promotion and relegation between the top tiers of English rugby this season after Championship league leaders Ealing Trailfinders failed the minimum standards criteria. Trailfinders, who have a 13 point lead at the top of the Championship table, applied for promotion and the chance to face the bottom-placed Premiership team in a play-off.
Premiership Rugby to trial 'away ends' at two matches

Mar 17, 2025 | bbc.com | Chris Jones

Premiership Rugby is trialling away ends at two matches next month in a bid to boost atmosphere and attendances. April's games between Saracens and Gloucester at the Stone X stadium and Leicester against Harlequins at Welford Road will see areas designated for travelling fans to sit together. While there will be no segregation like at football matches, Saracens and Leicester will give away supporters the option to group into one block.