Chris Jones rugby player
Chris Jones rugby player

Chris Jones

24th Jun 1980 1.98m/111kg No 5 Lock

Rugby and concussion: Key questions the sport faces

3 years ago by BBC Rugby News

The BBC's rugby union correspondent Chris Jones answers some of the key questions as the sport faces renewed concerns about the impact of concussion.

Steve Diamond Provides Insight Into Sale's Turnover Brilliance

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sale Sharks claimed a comfortable 40-7 victory over the Bristol Bears on Saturday with the Sharks' breakdown key to the side's victory with Steve Diamond's men winning a massive 12 turnovers compared...

"It is time to shake up the rugby scene and look after players" - Ellis Genge on new union plans

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge says it is time to "shake up the rugby scene" after confirming plans to set up a new union, designed to provide elite players with improved commercial and...

Alex Goode & Danny Cipriani make six man shortlist for Premiership Player of the Season

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Goode & Danny Cipriani have made the six-player shortlist for Premiership Rugby Player of the Season at next week’s awards ceremony.     With just one round of regular...

EPCR European Player of the Year 2019 shortlist announced

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

15 initial nominees for the prestigious European Player of the Year 2019 award have been reduced to five based on the combined verdict of a distinguished panel of rugby experts and a public vote.     The...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieran Brookes signs new Wasps deal     Wasps have revealed that England tighthead prop Kieran Brookes has signed a contract extension.     Since arriving from Northampton...

Six Nations deal could derail Nations Championship - reports

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby's Nations Championship concept could hit yet another roadblock following the joint statement from the Premiership and LNR.     The latest roadblock could come from rugby's oldest...

Six Nations: England Injury Update

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins back-rower Jack Clifford has become the latest player added to England's injury list ahead of the Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin this weekend.         The...

Christian wade set for NFL switch

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Christian Wade's ambitions of playing in the NFL have been well-documented throughout the Wasps flyer career and according to multiple reports, Wade is set to leave Wasps to chase his dream of...

Cipriani named Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been named as the Gallagher Premiership player of the month for September.     Cipriani has been in stellar form for Gloucester Rugby as they picked...