Nick Purewal

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Nick Purewal is Rugby Correspondent at The Standard, covering men’s and women’s Test rugby, club rugby and London football. Nick has covered five men’s Rugby World Cups in a career spanning almost 20 years. A multi award-winning sports journalist, Nick started in news at the Grimsby Telegraph, before stints at the Newcastle Chronicle, Gloucester Citizen and the Press Association.... MORE

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Nick Purewal is Rugby Correspondent at The Standard, covering men’s and women’s Test rugby, club rugby and London football. Nick has covered five men’s Rugby World Cups in a career spanning almost 20 years. A multi award-winning sports journalist, Nick started in news at the Grimsby Telegraph, before stints at the Newcastle Chronicle, Gloucester Citizen and the Press Association.

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Football

James will remind everyone how good he is next season, says Pochettino

The club captain has endured a miserable season with injuries before being hand a four-game ban which rolls into next term

18 May 2024
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Football

Pochettino reveals lowest moment that had him fearing Chelsea future

Blues boss has instigated an impressive turnaround but his place in the dugout remains unconfirmed for next season

17 May 2024
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Football

Pochettino responds to Boehly comments as Chelsea future becomes clear

Blues boss looks increasingly likely to stay ahead of crunch talks

17 May 2024
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Football

Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news

Blues aiming for fifth spot in the Premier League

17 May 2024
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Football

Chelsea issue Nkunku plan vs Bournemouth after promising injury return

French striker is fit but may not start on final day, admits Mauricio Pochettino

17 May 2024
<p>McCall says Sarries are confident whatever the outcome</p>
Rugby Union

Mark McCall delivers ominous Saracens warning

Sarries need a result against Sale to secure home tie for 14th semi-final match

17 May 2024
<p>Care is confident that Quins are making progress</p>
Rugby Union

Care interview: Play-offs or not, Quins are making progress

Gallagher Premiership going down to the wire

17 May 2024
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Football

Bring back common sense! Five-point plan to fix VAR as key vote looms

The technology is unlikely to be scrapped, but there are plenty of ways to greatly improve the process

16 May 2024
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Rugby Union

Harlequins sign Lamositele to fill prop role vacated by Collier

Samoan joins with significant Premiership experience after Saracens stint

15 May 2024
<p>McCall has paid rich tribute to the brothers</p>
Rugby Union

McCall pays tribute to Billy and Mako Vunipola ahead of Saracens exit

Duo poised to head to France at the end of the season

14 May 2024
<p>Homegrown talent: George Earthy scored his first senior West Ham goal against Luton</p>
Football

Moyes tells West Ham starlet how to hit next level after breakthrough

Young Hammer of the Year looks poised for a big future after super-sub heroics against Luton

13 May 2024
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Football

Pep Guardiola tells Man City it's time to end their Tottenham hoodoo

Champions will surely have to win at Spurs for first time since new stadium opened to keep title dream alive

13 May 2024
<p>Moyes won West Ham their first major trophy since 1980</p>
Football

Moyes hopes West Ham legacy will allow new manager to build

Hammers win as Scot bids farewell to home supporters

11 May 2024
<p>Winning end: David Moyes was victorious in his final home match in charge of West Ham</p>
Football

West Ham rally to deliver Moyes fitting home send-off against Luton

George Earthy shows the future is bright as Hammers prepare to move into a new era

11 May 2024
<p>Top form: England prop Ellis Genge has helped fire hometown club Bristol during winning run</p>
Rugby Union

Resurgent Bristol to play vital role in Premiership play-off finale

Pat Lam’s side will have a major say in the conclusion of tightest-ever race amid six-match winning run

10 May 2024
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Football

Man City star to have decisive say in title race despite shock snub

Overlooked for the Ballon d’Or shortlist, Spanish midfielder has now missed out on a Premier League Player of the Year nomination

10 May 2024
<p>Bounce back: Harlequins will look to quickly shake off their thrilling loss to Toulouse in Europe</p>
Rugby Union

Harlequins inspired in push to Premiership peak after European exit

Former Wales-star-turned-adventurer Richard Parks has been motivating Quins before key Exeter trip

10 May 2024
<p>Back in action: Billy Vunipola will start for Saracens against Bristol this weekend</p>
Rugby Union

Vunipola must repay Saracens support in thrilling play-off race finale

England No8 will turn attentions back to on-field matters after Majorca arrest as he bids for winning Sarries farewell

10 May 2024
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Football

Pochettino hints at Chelsea exit in admission on future as talks loom

Chelsea boss says it “won’t be the end of the world” if he leaves as he insists it’s not just up to owners if he stays

10 May 2024
<p>England rugby star Billy Vunipola has apologised after being fined for resisting the law on the Spanish island of Majorca (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Rugby Union

Vunipola able to end Saracens stint on his own terms after RFU warning

England No.8 set to join French side Montpellier this summer

9 May 2024
<p>Chessum has established himself in the England squad</p>
Rugby Union

England dealt blow as Ollie Chessum set to miss summer tour

Leicester Tigers lock not expected back until next season

9 May 2024