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Rugby union: England need to take shackles off, says Ben Foden’s father

ENGLAND’S Ben Foden is hoping Martin Johnson will tell his side to shake off their shackles in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with France.Read

Rugby union: Altrincham Kersal 8 Chester 36

Altrincham Kersal 8Chester 36Read

Rugby union: Helsby 6 Old Parkonians 63

Helsby 6Parkonians 63Read

Rugby union: ‘More to come’ from England and Ben Foden at Rugby World Cup as crunch Scotland clash looms

ENGLAND and Ben Foden are on the brink of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, with old rivals Scotland the only side who can stop them from marching into the last eight.Read

Rugby union: Christleton 16 Sefton 3rds 3

CHRISTLETON bounced back from the previous week’s loss to Widnes 3rds by beating Sefton 3rds in the University of Salford League on Saturday.Read

Rugby union: Chester 24 Birkenhead Park 7

Chester 24 Birkenhead Park 7Read

Rugby union: Romania next up for England star and dad-to-be Ben Foden at Rugby World Cup

DAD-TO-BE Ben Foden continues his Rugby World Cup adventure this Saturday when England take on minnows Romania in New Zealand.Read

Rugby union: Holmes Chapel 52 Helsby 0

Holmes Chapel 52 Helsby 0Read

Rugby union: Bradford & Bingley 13 Chester 27

Bradford & Bingley 13Chester 27Read

Rugby union: Ben Foden and England ‘in good heart’ for Georgia match at Rugby World Cup

BEN Foden is refusing to dwell on England’s lacklustre start to the Rugby World Cup as he prepares for his next challenge in New Zealand.Read

Rugby union: Darlington Mowden Park 9 Chester 15

Darlington MP 9Chester 15Read

Rugby union: Christleton 35 Oldershaw 2nds 3

Christleton 35 Oldershaw 2nds 3Read

Rugby union: England fullback Ben Foden ready to take on the world in New Zealand

ROB Foden will be the proudest man in New Zealand this weekend when he watches his son complete a journey which began on the playing fields of Hare Lane and led him all the way to the biggest stage in world rugby.Read

Rugby union: Former Chester RUFC chairman Joe Youdan recalls England fullback Ben Foden’s time at club

FORMER Chester RUFC chairman Joe Youdan remembers the time and effort put in by Ben Foden to hone his skills.Read

Rugby Union: Tim Doig confident Chester RUFC can gain promotion

TIM Doig is determined to make amends for last season’s play-off heartbreak by leading Chester RUFC to promotion.Read

Rugby union: Ben Foden named in England squad for Rugby World Cup

RUGBY UNION: Ben Foden plays his final warm-up match for England this weekend before boarding the plane to New Zealand for the World Cup.Read

Rugby union: Chester Rugby Club inviting women to taster session

CHESTER Rugby Club are launching a new women’s team for the upcoming season and are inviting players to come down to a taster session this Sunday.Read

Rugby union: Ben Foden ready to cap whirlwind week with Wales appearance

BEN Foden will attempt to round off a whirlwind week by playing for England on Saturday when they face Wales at Twickenham in the first of their three World Cup warm-up matches.Read

Rugby union: Joe Youdan steps down after 12 years as chairman of Chester RUFC

JOE Youdan is stepping down as chairman of Chester RUFC after 12 successful years in the role.Read

Rugby union: Ben Foden left stunned by Heineken Cup final defeat

HEINEKEN HEARTACHE: Ben Foden was left crestfallen after Northampton Saints lost what has been hailed as the greatest final in the history of the Heineken Cup.In spite of a magnificent individual display, the Chester-born England full-back was unable to prevent Leinster from being crowned European champions in the most dramatic fashion on Saturday.Chester RUFC product Foden, 25, produced a superb try-saving tackle on Brian O’Driscoll before scoring an excellent try which helped underdogs Northampton take a seemingly unassailable 22-6 lead into the interval at the Millennium Stadium. But the Irish side were transformed after the break and an unanswered 27-point blitz inspired by Jonathan Sexton ensured they ran out 33-22 winners.It was also an afternoon to forget for Foden’s brother Tom, who was part of the Cheshire team that missed out on a trip to Twickenham after losing their Bill Beaumont Cup semi-final 37-17 to Lancashire.Read

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