Six Nations: Eddie Jones’ England to be given ‘brutally honest’ performance review, RFU says
4 years ago

Six Nations: Eddie Jones’ England to be given ‘brutally honest’ performance review, RFU says

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England promise ‘nastiness’ in Six Nations grudge match with Scotland
1 month, 1 week ago

England promise ‘nastiness’ in Six Nations grudge match with Scotland

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SIX NATIONS TV REVIEW: Eddie Jones squirms as he's put on the spot by ITV during coverage of Ireland vs England - while the BBC unveil curious rebrand
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SIX NATIONS TV REVIEW: Eddie Jones squirms as he's put on the spot by ITV during coverage of Ireland vs England - while the BBC unveil curious rebrand

Daily Mail  

It’s a stage of the year when we hopeless sporting romantics are overcome by all our yesterdays. Times change, not always for the worse, just usually, and now it was a 4.45pm kick-off in Dublin and Eddie Jones was paraded as the new star signing of ITV’s coverage. Before we get on to that, the observation that turning on Radio …

Inside Wales' Six Nations revival bid: The genius who rebuilds army officers, a cold-water plunge in the Cote d'Azur and Warren Gatland's new approach
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Inside Wales' Six Nations revival bid: The genius who rebuilds army officers, a cold-water plunge in the Cote d'Azur and Warren Gatland's new approach

Daily Mail  

The most important person in Wales’s bid to turn around their record slump in this year’s Six Nations is arguably not coach Warren Gatland or any of his players. France defence coach Shaun Edwards said: ‘He is one of the premier operators in his field.’ Former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton added: ‘Without doubt, Andy had a huge impact …

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations
2 months ago

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations

Associated Press  

ENGLAND World ranking: 7 Captain: Maro Itoje Coach: Steve Borthwick Schedule: R1 at Ireland R2 vs France R3 vs Scotland R4 vs Italy R5 at Wales Recent Six Nations history: 2020 1st 2021 5th 2022 3rd 2023 4th 2024 3rd Prospects: More disappointment. We need to work harder.” – Maro Itoje FRANCE World ranking: 4 Captain: Antoine Dupont Coach: Fabien …

Warren Gatland’s Wales face biggest challenge in Six Nations history
2 months ago

Warren Gatland’s Wales face biggest challenge in Six Nations history

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Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

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Jamie George warns England to prepare for unexpected from Eddie Jones
4 months, 1 week ago

Jamie George warns England to prepare for unexpected from Eddie Jones

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Complex legacy of Eddie Jones era adds intrigue to England’s must-win clash with Japan
4 months, 1 week ago

Complex legacy of Eddie Jones era adds intrigue to England’s must-win clash with Japan

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Key talking points as England conclude Six Nations campaign against France
1 year ago

Key talking points as England conclude Six Nations campaign against France

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There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
1 year, 1 month ago

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

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Rio Dyer wants Wales to call on confidence in England clash
1 year, 1 month ago

Rio Dyer wants Wales to call on confidence in England clash

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Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
1 year, 2 months ago

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

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Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results
1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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Eddie Jones lashes out in spiky press conference after Australia humiliated by Wales
1 year, 6 months ago

Eddie Jones lashes out in spiky press conference after Australia humiliated by Wales

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‘Inept, shameful, embarrassing’: Australia legends call for Eddie Jones’ head in furious backlash
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Inept, shameful, embarrassing’: Australia legends call for Eddie Jones’ head in furious backlash

The Telegraph  

Call it whatever you want – Rugby Australia’s worst nightmare has come true, plunging the struggling code into a crisis it may never recover from. Much worse.” Alan Jones, former Australia coach “In the interests of gifted young players, who would love to play rugby, Eddie Jones must now stick to his promise, accept our thanks for his good intentions, …

Eddie Jones brings noise and unpredictability - but also gives Australia a proven route to success at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Eddie Jones brings noise and unpredictability - but also gives Australia a proven route to success at the Rugby World Cup

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Steve Borthwick was right – England weren’t good at anything, admits Eddie Jones
2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Borthwick was right – England weren’t good at anything, admits Eddie Jones

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'I'm ready to get revenge on England!': Jones sets sights on knocking former side out of World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

'I'm ready to get revenge on England!': Jones sets sights on knocking former side out of World Cup

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones has his sights set on ‘retribution’ — as he is already looking ahead to the prospect of his Australia side knocking England out of this year’s World Cup. England could face Australia at the Rugby World Cup, in what would be a reunion for Jones ‘If we happen to meet England on the way, well and good. You …

Sacked England coach Eddie Jones says he ‘wouldn’t do anything differently’
2 years, 3 months ago

Sacked England coach Eddie Jones says he ‘wouldn’t do anything differently’

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Eddie Jones sacked as England coach after dismal autumn results
2 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones sacked as England coach after dismal autumn results

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Eddie Jones: A closer look at his England record
2 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones: A closer look at his England record

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Eddie Jones to learn England fate next week after RFU review
2 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones to learn England fate next week after RFU review

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Eddie Jones hits back at ‘sad’ Sir Clive Woodward over England criticism
2 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones hits back at ‘sad’ Sir Clive Woodward over England criticism

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Eddie Jones’ tenure as England head coach has run its course, says Ugo Monye
2 years, 4 months ago

Eddie Jones’ tenure as England head coach has run its course, says Ugo Monye

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Eddie Jones insists England building ‘really good base’ despite thumping loss to South Africa
2 years, 4 months ago

Eddie Jones insists England building ‘really good base’ despite thumping loss to South Africa

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Eddie Jones backed to lead England at 2023 World Cup by RFU chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Eddie Jones backed to lead England at 2023 World Cup by RFU chief

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Five things we learned from England’s series victory in Australia
2 years, 8 months ago

Five things we learned from England’s series victory in Australia

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Six Nations report cards: How poor were England, are France unbeatable and could Wales be in trouble?
3 years ago

Six Nations report cards: How poor were England, are France unbeatable and could Wales be in trouble?

The Telegraph  

Disappointment of the tournament Ireland despite playing their most fluent rugby in many years they came out second best to France after losing in the second round in the Stade de France. Although Ireland may have fallen just short in the Six Nations, Farrell has proved himself both technically and as a man manager – Joey Carbery’s performance against France …

Eddie Jones: RFU ‘fully supports’ head coach despite England’s underwhelming Six Nations
3 years ago

Eddie Jones: RFU ‘fully supports’ head coach despite England’s underwhelming Six Nations

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Six Nations: Operation Save Big Dog didn't work for Eddie Jones and it's time for a change
3 years ago

Six Nations: Operation Save Big Dog didn't work for Eddie Jones and it's time for a change

Daily Mail  

England fell to another defeat last night, just as everyone knew they would. For the second Six Nations in a row, Eddie Jones' England lost three of their five games For France, the sky is the limit. France won the Six Nations for the first time since 2010 after a 25-13 win over England Since England lost the World Cup …

Six Nations: England will 'go after Ireland', vows Eddie Jones
3 years ago

Six Nations: England will 'go after Ireland', vows Eddie Jones

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones claimed that even a local barista had written off England, before declaring his team will subject 'red-hot favourites' Ireland to a furious onslaught at Twickenham on Saturday. Eddie Jones says that Ireland are 'red-hot favourites' to beat England on Saturday 'We have one intention and that's to go after Ireland,' said Jones. Andy Farrell's Ireland team have been …

Revealed: The five-year strategy Wales have used to frustrate England
3 years, 1 month ago

Revealed: The five-year strategy Wales have used to frustrate England

The Telegraph  

Some aspects of strategy in sport are unashamedly obvious. Others take hold stealthily and become more influential as a contest wears on so that, by full-time, one subtle ploy has shaped everything. Over recent years, the way Wales kick when they face England has fallen into that second category. In each of their first two matches of the current Six …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones must be held to account after Six Nations defeat to Scotland
3 years, 1 month ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones must be held to account after Six Nations defeat to Scotland

Daily Mail  

Let me paint a hypothetical scenario for you. Marcus Smith was inexplicably taken off after 62 minutes at Murrayfield with England winning There is nobody at Twickenham to hold Eddie Jones to account, says Sir Clive Woodward Can you imagine what the Monday morning debrief would be like down at their training centre? When he made a mess of the …

Eddie Jones takes blame for tactical error in Scotland Six Nations loss
3 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones takes blame for tactical error in Scotland Six Nations loss

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - Team guide to the Six Nations: England looking to bounce back after a clearout
3 years, 2 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - Team guide to the Six Nations: England looking to bounce back after a clearout

Daily Mail  

The hotly anticipated 2022 Six Nations is set to begin next week with all six teams in varying positions ahead of the curtain-raiser. Eddie Jones' England have hit the reset button and included plenty of young players in the hope of improving on last year's disappointing fifth-placed finish; reigning champions Wales have a long injury list; and France are playing …

Six Nations: Wales captain Dan Biggar insists success is 'second nature' to this group of players
3 years, 2 months ago

Six Nations: Wales captain Dan Biggar insists success is 'second nature' to this group of players

Daily Mail  

One of the best skills Warren Gatland had as Wales coach was his ability to turn the water of poor domestic Welsh displays into the wine of Six Nations titles and Grand Slams. Wales captain Dan Biggar insists success is 'second nature' to this group of players Wales might be the defending Six Nations champions but confidence is low at …

Six Nations: Jonny May and Courtney Lawes add to Eddie Jones' injury headache
3 years, 2 months ago

Six Nations: Jonny May and Courtney Lawes add to Eddie Jones' injury headache

Daily Mail  

England are facing a leadership crisis and more back-line upheaval before the Six Nations, as Jonny May is out with a knee injury and Courtney Lawes is unable to train after a head knock. Jonny May is sidelined with a knee injury while Courtney Lawes is unable to train Eddie Jones has plenty of calls to make in the lead …

Wales stars set to dominate Lions tour despite Grand Slam near miss as England dissect dismal Six Nations
4 years ago

Wales stars set to dominate Lions tour despite Grand Slam near miss as England dissect dismal Six Nations

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Six Nations 2021: Eddie Jones insists England ‘still know where we are going’ despite Ireland loss
4 years ago

Six Nations 2021: Eddie Jones insists England ‘still know where we are going’ despite Ireland loss

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Six Nations: Victory over France gives England head start in race for Rugby World Cup, says Eddie Jones
4 years ago

Six Nations: Victory over France gives England head start in race for Rugby World Cup, says Eddie Jones

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England players are eager to fix discipline issues, says Eddie Jones
4 years ago

England players are eager to fix discipline issues, says Eddie Jones

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Six Nations: England's Eddie Jones approached by 'three or four players' about their indiscipline
4 years ago

Six Nations: England's Eddie Jones approached by 'three or four players' about their indiscipline

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones has revealed he received a number of calls last week from England players eager to address the indiscipline that has ruined their Guinness Six Nations title defence. Following the 40-24 mauling by Wales, the squad left camp for a scheduled break week but the shortcoming of England's Championship-high penalty count compelled some to ring Jones. Eddie Jones said …

Six Nations: How to watch England, Wales and Ireland - team news, TV guide, kick-off times, odds
4 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations: How to watch England, Wales and Ireland - team news, TV guide, kick-off times, odds

Daily Mail  

The Six Nations resumes this weekend after a two week break with plenty to discuss ahead of two matches of huge significance. England beat Italy 41-18 last time out to claim their first win of the Six Nations championships Six Nations 2021: The table as it stands France sit top of the table after the opening two rounds following wins …

England coach Eddie Jones admits he made a 'mistake' in World Cup final defeat to South Africa
4 years, 1 month ago

England coach Eddie Jones admits he made a 'mistake' in World Cup final defeat to South Africa

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones admits he made a 'mistake in retrospect' in his team selection for England's loss to South Africa in the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Eddie Jones admits he made a mistake in his team selection for the 2019 World Cup final South Africa were crowned world champions after a 32-12 win against England in Japan 'The …

Eddie Jones vows England’s faltering leaders will return to their best
4 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones vows England’s faltering leaders will return to their best

The Independent  

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England ready to do whatever it takes to win in Six Nations, Eddie Jones insists
4 years, 2 months ago

England ready to do whatever it takes to win in Six Nations, Eddie Jones insists

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Eddie Jones demands that England become 'an impossible side to play against' in the Six Nations
4 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones demands that England become 'an impossible side to play against' in the Six Nations

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones vowed to make playing against England a mission impossible after galvanising his Six Nations squad with turbo-charged uncapped backs Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall. Eddie Jones said he wants England to be 'a team that the other teams can’t compete against' Jones has added backs Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall to his Six Nations squad Late last year, …

Eddie Jones launches furious defence against ‘disrespectful’ critics over England’s lack of adventure
4 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones launches furious defence against ‘disrespectful’ critics over England’s lack of adventure

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