Nick Purewal

ABOUT

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

Hayes: Chelsea robbed by 'worst decision in Champions League history'

Kadeisha Buchanan was sent off for two yellow cards inside four minutes

27 Apr 2024
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Football

Hayes' dream of winning the Champions League with Chelsea is over

Kadeisha Buchanan’s red card left the Blues with a mountain to climb

27 Apr 2024
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Football

Surprise Watkins stat shows why there is hope for Chelsea's Jackson

Blues flop has not actually been the worst offender in front of goal this season

27 Apr 2024
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Football

Terry reveals how shock plane dispute doomed Villas-Boas at Chelsea

Villas-Boas was in charge at Stamford Bridge for less than a year after making a disastrous first impression

26 Apr 2024
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Rugby Union

Owen Farrell hopes return to international stage will boost Lions bid

Former England skipper will appear for World XV this summer

26 Apr 2024
<p>Play-off hopeful: Quins No8 Alex Dombrandt is looking forward to the big-match atmosphere at Twickenham against league leaders Saints</p>
Rugby Union

Harlequins must hit right tempo to keep Premiership play-off bid alive

Alex Dombrandt is confident Quins can cause leader Northampton real problems on Saturday

26 Apr 2024
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Football

Sutton United aim to be pitch-perfect... even if relegated

There will be no return of the 3G pitch, ripped up three years ago, should the back drop out of the EFL

25 Apr 2024
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Rugby Union

Saracens urge England to act over George and Itoje futures

The pair have yet to have their central contracts finalised by the RFU after months of silence

23 Apr 2024
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Football

From ecstasy to agony on a day Coventry turn Wembley Sky Blue

VAR denies world’s oldest cup competition one of its most iconic stories

22 Apr 2024
<p>Eyes on the prize: Jess Breach is hoping to win the 2025 home Women’s Rugby World Cup with England</p>
Rugby Union

Jess Breach exclusive: England speedster relishing Twickenham return

Red Roses wing sits down for an interview with Standard Sport before the Grand Slam-chasers host Ireland in Women’s Six Nations action

19 Apr 2024
<p>Evans believes he’s in the form of his life</p>
Rugby Union

Quins star Evans in form of his life but no contact from England

Uncapped flanker was overlooked by England’s A team in February

19 Apr 2024
<p>Marlie Packer will hope to lift the Six Nations trophy once again</p>
Rugby Union

Packer makes England return for big Twickenham showdown with Ireland

It is hoped that more than 50,000 fans will be in attendance this weekend

18 Apr 2024
<p>Owen Farrell could return to face Gloucester this weekend</p>
Rugby Union

Farrell set to hand Saracens injury boost ahead of Premiership run-in

The fly-half is looking to win a seventh Premiership title in his final season at the club

16 Apr 2024
<p>Quins were good value for their win over Bordeaux</p>
Rugby Union

Quins confident they can upset the odds again in Champions Cup

Quins head to France again for maiden voyage at this stage

15 Apr 2024
<p>Back in action: Chandler Cunningham-South will start for Harlequins in Bordeaux</p>
Rugby Union

Harlequins get shock early injury boost for Bordeaux quarter-final tie

England back-rower relishing Champions Cup quarter-final challenge after very early recovery

12 Apr 2024
<p>Flying in France: Henry Arundell has impressed during his time at Racing 92</p>
Rugby Union

Exclusive: Why Henry Arundell chose Racing 92 stay over England return

Former London Irish star is flourishing in the Top 14 under Stuart Lancaster, comparing the Racing 92 boss to NFL icon Bill Belichick

10 Apr 2024
<p>The duo are carrying knocks</p>
Rugby Union

Care and Marler set to miss Quins' big Bordeaux clash

Quins face biggest game in almost four years

9 Apr 2024
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Football

Bellingham rise is no surprise to Guardiola ahead of UCL showdown

The midfielder, one of the world’s best players, takes on the Champions League holders tonight

9 Apr 2024
<p>Sticking around: Andrew Strawbridge</p>
Rugby Union

Andrew Strawbridge joins England on permanent basis

The former All Blacks assistant has turned a temporary role into a full-time position

9 Apr 2024
<p>Job done: Danny Wilson was full of pride after his side progressed in the Champions Cup</p>
Rugby Union

Wilson hails Harlequins composure as he relishes last-eight challenge

Harlequins battled to their first ever Champions Cup knockout win

5 Apr 2024
<p>Marcus Smith was again in inspired form for Harlequins</p>
Rugby Union

Harlequins reach Champions Cup quarter-finals with thrilling late win

Harlequins will face either Saracens or Bordeaux in the last-eight

5 Apr 2024