England sack Eddie Jones after dismal run of results under head coach
Daily MailEddie Jones has been sacked as England's head coach, ending his seven-year reign, with Richard Cockerill taking over until a permanent replacement is found. Eddie Jones has been sacked as England head coach, ending his seven-year reign in charge England have looked lost for some time and their recent results have been poor Sportsmail revealed that Jones would be given his marching orders and Jones gave the players his best wishes as he departed. Sweeney said: 'It is important to recognise the huge contribution Eddie has made to English rugby, winning three Six Nations Championships, one Grand Slam and taking us to a Rugby World Cup final. Steve Borthwick was a coach under Jones before leaving for Leicester and will now aim to reinvigorate the national side for the Six Nations next year Leicester Tigers director of rugby Borthwick led the side to the Premiership last season The 62-year-old took part in a meeting with his RFU bosses and the secretive review panel on Monday afternoon.