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

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

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

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Rugby union: Ben Foden out for Heineken Cup final glory

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

BEN Foden will attempt to win the biggest prize in European club rugby on Saturday when he lines-up for Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup final against holders Leinster at the Millennium Stadium (5pm).

Rugby union: Ben Foden eyes Grand Slam glory after scoring key try in victory over France

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BEN Foden is backing England for Grand Slam glory after his crucial try helped see off France.

Rugby union: Cholmondeley’s Ben Foden admits South Africa defeat was a ‘wake-up call’ for England

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A TERRIFIC solo try failed to lift Ben Foden’s mood as England rounded off an encouraging autumn campaign on a losing note.

Rugby union: All Blacks running scared of Chester rugby star Ben Foden

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CHESTER rugby sensation Ben Foden has got the world’s greatest team running scared.

Rugby union: Chester-born Ben Foden on course to start in England’s tour of Australia and New Zealand

Chester Chronicle — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:03:00 GMT

CHESTER-BORN rugby star Ben Foden will be hoping for a place in the England starting line-up as the team prepares to tour Australia and New Zealand.

Rugby union: Ben Foden returns to England side for centenary Six Nations game

Chester Chronicle — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:02:00 GMT

BEN Foden’s dad says it has come as no surprise that his son has been included in the England squad for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham.