Chris Jones Media https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Adam Hastings battles back from “hellish” injury run How washing a car became part of Fin Smith’s rise to rugby stardom Michael Cheika aiming to take Leicester Tigers back to the top Sam Matavesi on life as a top flight rugby player and Royal Navy star Mako Vunipola “I want to make sure I am not just a bit part, but help Vannes stay in the Top14.” Give Tom Willis chance to become England’s Gregory Alldritt From courtside student to Wimbledon champion Callum Chick leading Newcastle Falcons to happier times “Wallabies can write their names in rugby history book” – George Gregan Rory Darge backed to win place on Lions tour to Australia Jonny Hill returns after serious injury and controversial ban Michael Lynagh and a unique emotional family link with Treviso and Queensland “I was about to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge when I was called up by the Lions” Andy Nichol Ali Crossdale aiming to use French Olympic gold triumph to boost Top 14 challenge Zach Henry making a major impact with Stade Francais in Top14 Gareth Baber asked to help Fiji make it three Olympic sevens gold medals Kelly Brown keeps whiskey promise to Maro Itoje and backs Scotland for Slam Fiji find $11m to fund their Rugby World Cup challenge despite union debts Byron McGuigan switches from Scotland to Namibia for 2023 World Cup Mateo Carreras flying high for Falcons as he becomes top try scorer Byron McGuigan switches from Scotland to Namibia for World Cup Fijian Drua to make even bigger impact in 2024 The Greatest Rugby World Cup weekend ever? Zach Mercer winds up “massive” Paul Willemse before France face England Lima Sopoaga move to Japan delaying his switch to Samoa Rune saves two match points before stunning Wimbledon victory Matteo Berrettini finally erases the painful memories of his Covid-19 enforced withdrawal Springboks ready to take Kolisi and Pollard to the World Cup without warm up match action Rob Baxter says 13 Premiership clubs is too many and calls for end to rule “tinkering” Fiji delay naming new Flying Fijians head coach Tom Curry ruled out of Six Nations by second hamstring injury Dean Richards ready to return to big time rugby Mark Evans; Fijian Drua can cope with loss of head coach and has plans to halt loss of young talent “Simmering” Manu Tuilagi ready to prove his England career is still alive Letting Netflix film behind the scenes in Six Nations could be a “mistake” Steve Diamond insists Newcastle Falcons Premiership future is secure Dan Biggar serious doubt for Wales but Courtney Lawes is back for England Val Rapava Ruskin England hopes dealt massive blow Skivington disappointed Gloucester snubbed by England Henry Arundell in danger of missing start of Six Nations Raffi Quirke will be out for another 10 weeks Gold bolsters coaching group as Eagles aim for World Cup in France 2023 Francis Baron lays bare the RFU financial woes Rory Underwood questions World Rugby’s disciplinary process Fiji rugby rocked by sackings and financial audit Diamond facing toughest 10 days of his long career as Worcester future in doubt Ford explains his drop goal kicking excellence after England win Sale Sharks help Pumas prepare to face England Andre Esterhuizen tells England not to put Marcus Smith in a “box” Welcome