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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Maresca to give Chelsea's Euros stars homework to hit ground running

The players representing their countries in Germany will not miss out on the new manager’s tactical touch

4 Jun 2024
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Football

Two ways Chelsea could line up next season under Maresca

The new manager has already begun work on his plans for next season

4 Jun 2024
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Football

Pochettino breaks silence after Chelsea exit ahead of instant return

The Argentine is back at Stamford Bridge this weekend

4 Jun 2024
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Football

Chelsea ready to rival Arsenal for Sesko by triggering release clause

The Gunners have been given encouragement that they lead the race but the Blues are not deterred

4 Jun 2024
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Football

Chelsea plan for Maresca will only work on one condition

Another new era begins at Stamford Bridge

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Enzo Maresca's first words as new Chelsea manager

Italian “excited” to work with “talented” players at Stamford Bridge

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Project Reece James: Inside Maresca plan to rejuvenate Chelsea captain

Getting the best out of injury-plagued Blues skipper will be crucial for new manager’s tactical plans at Stamford Bridge

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Maresca itching to prove why he's the man to lead Chelsea back to top

Italian coach cannot wait for pre-season having sold Chelsea vision in interview for manager’s job

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Why Chelsea are gambling on Maresca with Arsenal blueprint to follow

Another Pep Guardiola protege will hope to follow Mikel Arteta’s path after winning Stamford Bridge battle

3 Jun 2024
<p>New appointment: Chelsea have swooped to make Enzo Maresca their successor to Mauricio Pochettino</p>
Football

Chelsea officially confirm Maresca as manager to kickstart new era

Pep Guardiola’s former protege leaves newly-promoted Leicester to take on Stamford Bridge challenge

3 Jun 2024
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Football

Champions League clubs battle Wolves for forgotten Chelsea man

Permanent exit expected this summer after quiet Fulham loan spell

3 Jun 2024
<p>Farewell: Owen Farrell</p>
Rugby Union

Farrell tipped for Lions tour spot after Racing 92 move

The Saracens great bid farewell to his boyhood club over the weekend

3 Jun 2024
<p>Owen Farrell has played his final game for Saracens</p>
Rugby Union

McCall reveals Farrell played on 'one leg' during Saracens farewell

Farrell defied a quadriceps injury to play a leading role for Saracens

31 May 2024
<p>Owen Farrell could not quite drag Saracens into the final</p>
Rugby Union

No fairytale ending for Farrell as Northampton edge past Saracens

The 32-year-old leaves the club this summer to join Racing 92

31 May 2024
<p>Impact: Ivan Van Zyl credits Owen Farrell with helping him to achieve his best at Saracens</p>
Rugby Union

Saracens star Van Zyl hoping 'world-class' Farrell signs off in style

Sarries must win at Franklin’s Gardens to set up an emotional Twickenham finale for the former England captain

31 May 2024
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Football

Chelsea make Osimhen transfer decision as Lukaku price tag set

Blues have held long-standing interest in Nigeria international

31 May 2024
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Football

Chelsea transfer target keen on Arsenal move - and it's not Sesko

Feyenoord left-back is being tracked by both London clubs as he recovers from a serious knee injury

31 May 2024
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Football

Chelsea to accelerate transfer plans with four big signings targeted

Blues keen on four big signings in summer rebuild

31 May 2024
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Football

Man United target £25m Chelsea star in major summer transfer overhaul

Blues are thought to be open to selling either Chalobah or fellow homegrown talent Conor Gallagher

31 May 2024
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Football

Chelsea stars dismayed by Pochettino exit now excited by Maresca ideas

Incoming Blues boss earns glowing reviews as he prepares to enter difficult Stamford Bridge dressing room

30 May 2024