England vows to go after Eddie Jones’ bold new choice at Japan fullback
9 months, 1 week ago

England vows to go after Eddie Jones’ bold new choice at Japan fullback

Associated Press  

TOKYO — England promised to target Japan’s rookie fullback when they play a rugby test on Japanese soil for the first time on Saturday in Tokyo. “Everything we’ve seen from him shows that he can handle the situation.” Yazaki will be tested at the National Stadium, England captain Jamie George said. England’s nous up front from George, Dan Cole, Maro Itoje and Sam Underhill is complemented by ambitious backs Ollie Lawrence, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tommy Freeman. “We know this is going to be a difficult game, but I’m sure that the learnings from this game are going to be absolutely fantastic for these young players.” ___ Lineups: Japan: Yoshitaka Yazaki, Jone Naikabula, Dylan Riley, Tomoki Osada, Koga Nezuka, Seungsin Lee, Naoto Saito; Faulua Makisi, Tiennan Costley, Michael Leitch, Warner Dearns, Sanaila Waqa, Shuhei Takeuchi, Mamoru Harada, Takayoshi Mohara. England: George Furbank, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman, Marcus Smith, Alex Mitchell; Ben Earl, Sam Underhill, Chandler Cunningham-Smith, George Martin, Maro Itoje, Dan Cole, Jamie George, Bevan Rodd.

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England beats Japan 59-14 to end five-match losing streak and ruin Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham
4 months ago

England beats Japan 59-14 to end five-match losing streak and ruin Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — England’s rugby team ended its five-match losing streak in fine style by running in nine tries to beat Eddie Jones’ Japan 59-14 on Sunday. Captain Jamie George scored two of England’s five tries in the first half and there were four more after the break at Twickenham, with Luke Cowan-Dickie — the replacement hooker for George — crossing …

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

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

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Curry returns for England test against Japan 2 weeks after being KO’ed making a tackle
4 months ago

Curry returns for England test against Japan 2 weeks after being KO’ed making a tackle

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tom Curry returns to England’s team for the rugby test against Japan at Twickenham on Sunday, two weeks after being knocked out while making a tackle against Australia. Assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge insisted this week that every precaution has been taken in Curry’s recovery and the flanker was “100% fit, healthy and ready to go.” Curry came in …

Tom Curry and George Furbank return to starting XV as Steve Borthwick makes two changes for clash with Japan and Eddie Jones at Twickenham
4 months ago

Tom Curry and George Furbank return to starting XV as Steve Borthwick makes two changes for clash with Japan and Eddie Jones at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

England have reinstated their kamikaze kid partnership of Tom Curry and Sam Underhill for Sunday’s Test against Japan. After a run of five straight defeats, Steve Borthwick has called upon familiar combinations to face Eddie Jones’ side, with George Furbank recalled at full-back. ‘We anticipate a tough challenge from a team that thrives on playing fast and with tempo,’ said …

Japan vs. All Blacks: A High-Stakes Showdown in Yokohama
5 months ago

Japan vs. All Blacks: A High-Stakes Showdown in Yokohama

Associated Press  

Eddie Jones' Japan project to rebuild the country's rugby team will face increased scrutiny when they clash with the All Blacks in a one-off test in Yokohama. Jones' new selection policies have allowed him to build a younger squad, more responsive to his methods, but the match against the All Blacks is a high-profile match that will attract greater attention. …

Japan 0-3 under Eddie Jones after big loss to Italy
8 months, 1 week ago

Japan 0-3 under Eddie Jones after big loss to Italy

Associated Press  

SAPPORO, Japan — Japan remains without a win in three matches under returning coach Eddie Jones after losing 42-14, by five tries to two at the Sapporo Dome on Sunday. In the second Jones era, Japan has lost to England, Georgia and now Italy and has slipped two places to 14th on world rankings. Japan was back in the match …

Retiring Tanaka praises Eddie Jones in Jones’ second stint at Japan rugby coach
8 months, 1 week ago

Retiring Tanaka praises Eddie Jones in Jones’ second stint at Japan rugby coach

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Scrumhalf Fumi Tanaka has announced his retirement from international rugby at the age of 39, ending a career which spanned one of the most successful eras in Japanese rugby. Tanaka played for three years, from 2012 to 2015, under Japan head coach Eddie Jones and ends his career with Jones again in charge of the Japan …

Japan 17-52 England: Marcus Smith dazzles in EIGHT-TRY thumping win for Steve Borthwick's side in reunion with old head coach Eddie Jones - but Charlie Ewels is sent off late on in sour note ahead of
9 months, 1 week ago

Japan 17-52 England: Marcus Smith dazzles in EIGHT-TRY thumping win for Steve Borthwick's side in reunion with old head coach Eddie Jones - but Charlie Ewels is sent off late on in sour note ahead of

Daily Mail  

As is customary in Japan, England's victorious players walked the perimeter of Tokyo's National stadium and collectively bowed to all four stands. Marcus Smith shone as England inflicted a crushing defeat on their former head coach Eddie Jones to give their summer tour lift off in Tokyo's National Stadium Japan were overwhelmed 52-17 in their first match since Eddie Jones …

Ben Youngs believes ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan
9 months, 1 week ago

Ben Youngs believes ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan

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Eddie Jones sends England warning and reveals Japan’s danger man
9 months, 1 week ago

Eddie Jones sends England warning and reveals Japan’s danger man

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England confident Cardiff-born Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ready to take on Wales
1 year, 1 month ago

England confident Cardiff-born Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ready to take on Wales

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Japan’s appointment of Eddie Jones is a gamble not worth taking
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan’s appointment of Eddie Jones is a gamble not worth taking

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Eddie Jones denies betraying Australian rugby after taking charge of Japan for a second time
1 year, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones denies betraying Australian rugby after taking charge of Japan for a second time

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Eddie Jones rejected the assertion he betrayed Australian rugby after becoming the coach of Japan, six weeks after quitting the Wallabies following their worst-ever Rugby World Cup campaign. The charismatic Jones said on Wednesday he felt no guilt in taking the Japan job for a second time amid claims he had an interview with the Japanese Rugby Football …

Eddie Jones returns to Japan role after controversial Australia exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones returns to Japan role after controversial Australia exit

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Eddie Jones announced as Japan coach after holding a secret interview with Brave Blossoms before taking charge of Australia at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones announced as Japan coach after holding a secret interview with Brave Blossoms before taking charge of Australia at the Rugby World Cup

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones's long-expected return to Japan has been confirmed with the rugby federation announcing his arrival. Jones is understood to have held a secret interview with the Japanese federation prior to the Rugby World Cup, in which he oversaw Australia's disastrous campaign in France. Eddie Jones has been announced as the new coach of Japan on Thursday Jones quit the …

On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach
1 year, 4 months ago

On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach

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Eddie Jones finally admits he is interested in coaching Japan again, but insists 'I've had no offer' after arriving in Tokyo for a holiday with his Japanese wife Hiroko
1 year, 4 months ago

Eddie Jones finally admits he is interested in coaching Japan again, but insists 'I've had no offer' after arriving in Tokyo for a holiday with his Japanese wife Hiroko

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones is in line for a 2024 reunion with former side England after he admitted for the first time he would be interested in coaching Japan again. During the 2023 World Cup in France – where Australia became the first side in the country’s history not to make the quarter-finals – Jones was constantly linked with Japan. England have …

Eddie Jones expected to quit Australia and ‘return to Japan’ after World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Eddie Jones expected to quit Australia and ‘return to Japan’ after World Cup

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Eddie Jones leading race to be next Japan coach as he could quit Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Eddie Jones leading race to be next Japan coach as he could quit Australia

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones is leading the race to be named as Japan’s next head coach after Australia failed to progress from the pool stage of the World Cup for the first time under his stewardship. The Sydney Morning Herald reported last month how Jones, who is under contract with Rugby Australia until the end of their home World Cup in 2027, …

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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England 52-13 Japan: Eddie Jones' side ease to victory scoring seven tries along the way
2 years, 4 months ago

England 52-13 Japan: Eddie Jones' side ease to victory scoring seven tries along the way

Daily Mail  

Owen Farrell paraded around the pitch with a giant samurai sword after the final whistle. Freddie Steward was England's most influential player and scored the first try of the game Marcus Smith and Guy Porter both crossed the line for Eddie Jones' side Owen Farrell was presented with a samurai sword by Japan and it was symbolic of England's performance …

Eddie Jones deploys old favourites with a blend of the new for must-win game
2 years, 4 months ago

Eddie Jones deploys old favourites with a blend of the new for must-win game

The Telegraph  

Before the former United States President was suspended from Twitter, it was said that one could trawl through the archives to find a Donald Trump post pertaining to any topic. Seven years into his tenure as head coach, we are in a similar situation with Eddie Jones soundbites. On the Telegraph Rugby Podcast recently, Jones reiterated the importance of staying …

Sam Underhill backed to return for England after recovering from concussion, Covid and illness
3 years ago

Sam Underhill backed to return for England after recovering from concussion, Covid and illness

Daily Mail  

Sam Underhill has been backed to make an instant England return after recovering from a triple whammy of concussion, Covid-19 and illness. Underhill was left out of Eddie Jones’ squad for the Six Nations in January on fitness grounds and then suffered a head knock in Bath’s Heineken Champions Cup hammering by Leinster. England flanker Sam Underhill is 'absolutely fine', …

The big issues behind Eddie Jones’ 45-man England training squad
3 years, 6 months ago

The big issues behind Eddie Jones’ 45-man England training squad

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CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones is being too loyal to his England players
4 years, 1 month ago

CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones is being too loyal to his England players

Daily Mail  

Looking at the team Eddie Jones has picked to play Wales tomorrow it feels like last-chance saloon for this England group, the class of 2019 if you like. Eddie Jones' England side have flattered to deceive recently and things need shaking up England have looked a tired, uninspired outfit ever since. And how dispiriting must it be for in-form players …

Eddie Jones expected England vs Japan Rugby World Cup draw in sign of how tier two teams are closing in
4 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones expected England vs Japan Rugby World Cup draw in sign of how tier two teams are closing in

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Eddie Jones’ premonition comes true as England draw Japan in 2023 Rugby World Cup pool
4 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones’ premonition comes true as England draw Japan in 2023 Rugby World Cup pool

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England vs France team news: Eddie Jones makes one change for Autumn Nations Cup final
4 years, 3 months ago

England vs France team news: Eddie Jones makes one change for Autumn Nations Cup final

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England head coach Eddie Jones stirs it up ahead of Ireland showdown at Twickenham
4 years, 4 months ago

England head coach Eddie Jones stirs it up ahead of Ireland showdown at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones was in vintage pre-match form on Thursday, turning the heat up on Ireland by addressing the legality of their scrum and their prospects of success at Twickenham on Saturday. England coach Eddie Jones turned up the heat on Ireland ahead of Saturday's showdown He was asked to assess Ireland’s comfortable win over Wales in Dublin last Friday night …

Eddie's in limbo: England head coach Jones yet to receive new contract offer
5 years, 3 months ago

Eddie's in limbo: England head coach Jones yet to receive new contract offer

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones has not received an expected offer to extend his contract as England head coach, casting doubt on whether he will be in charge until the next World Cup in 2023. At the end of this year's tournament, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney declared that the Union would urgently seek to agree terms with Jones to extend his current …

The 31 non-playing staff who have helped England go all the way to the Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 4 months ago

The 31 non-playing staff who have helped England go all the way to the Rugby World Cup final

Daily Mail  

While the 23 men tasked with guiding England to World Cup glory on Saturday are likely to get all the credit if England are to beat South Africa - along with Eddie Jones and his coaches - there has been an extraordinary amount of work done behind the scenes. Eddie Jones is supported by an extensive backroom staff for England …

England winger Jonny May is fit for Rugby World Cup final after knock against All Blacks
5 years, 5 months ago

England winger Jonny May is fit for Rugby World Cup final after knock against All Blacks

Daily Mail  

Jonny May has been passed fit to face South Africa in the World Cup final as England vowed to lift the spirits of the nation with an historic victory. Head coach Eddie Jones said his squad are fit and firing following the arrival of scrum-half Ben Spencer to replace Willi Heinz. May receives a crunching tackle by two New Zealand …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Dylan Hartley reveals how Eddie Jones transformed England into elite contenders
5 years, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Dylan Hartley reveals how Eddie Jones transformed England into elite contenders

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England recall George Ford for Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand
5 years, 5 months ago

England recall George Ford for Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

Daily Mail  

George Ford has been recalled at No 10 for England's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday – as the only change to the starting XV. George Ford will start at fly-half with Owen Farrell at 12 against New Zealand The Leicester back was dropped for the quarter-final against Australia but now returns ENGLAND TEAM V NEW …

England vs New Zealand: Eddie Jones picks starting team for All Blacks
5 years, 5 months ago

England vs New Zealand: Eddie Jones picks starting team for All Blacks

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Eddie Jones preparing to recall George Ford for World Cup semi-final with New Zealand
5 years, 5 months ago

Eddie Jones preparing to recall George Ford for World Cup semi-final with New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones is poised to deliver a selection surprise on Thursday morning by recalling George Ford to England's starting XV for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. However, Jones was preparing another reshuffle on Wednesday night, with Ford returning at 10 and captain Owen Farrell reverting to inside centre, with Manu Tuilagi outside him and Henry Slade back on …

Eddie Jones reveals England will escape Tokyo to return to pre-World Cup training camp location
5 years, 5 months ago

Eddie Jones reveals England will escape Tokyo to return to pre-World Cup training camp location

Daily Mail  

England coach Eddie Jones has revealed that England will escape the dangers of Super Typhoon Hagibis by leaving Tokyo to return to their pre-World Cup training camp location in Miyazaki. Eddie Jones has spoken out after England's World Cup Pool C clash with France was called off Typhoon Hagibis is being put on par with a category 5 hurricane with …

Jonny May insists Eddie Jones can guide England to World Cup glory
5 years, 5 months ago

Jonny May insists Eddie Jones can guide England to World Cup glory

Daily Mail  

Jonny May insists Eddie Jones has the vision to deliver England the World Cup - while mutiny threatens to break out in the French camp. England's squad have plotted a comfortable route under the guidance of Eddie Jones Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has even released a video responding to a dismal performance against the Pacific Islanders in which he encouraged …

England 39-10 Argentina: Eddie Jones' side book spot in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
5 years, 5 months ago

England 39-10 Argentina: Eddie Jones' side book spot in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Daily Mail  

Once the victory was secured, England's players walked around all four sides of the pitch to line up as one for their customary Japanese bow. England put on an impressive display to become the first side to book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals The big talking point from the game arrived early when Nigel Owens showed Tomas …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Eddie Jones reveals why he’s ready to risk Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell
5 years, 5 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Eddie Jones reveals why he’s ready to risk Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell

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England Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones names strongest side for opener
5 years, 6 months ago

England Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones names strongest side for opener

Daily Mail  

England will deploy the creative and destructive midfield alliance of George Ford, Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi against Tonga in their World Cup Pool C opener on Sunday. Owen Farrell will lead England in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup Manu Tuilagi will line up alongside Farrell and George Ford as England look to start with a win …

All Blacks aim for three-peat; Japan’s big ambitions at RWC
5 years, 6 months ago

All Blacks aim for three-peat; Japan’s big ambitions at RWC

Associated Press  

It was timed for impact, days before the start of the first Rugby World Cup staged in Asia. The “Brighton Miracle” could harness more interest for the host nation’s team when Japan kicks off the World Cup next Friday against Russia. A wily tactician, Jones steered Australia to an unlikely World Cup final appearance in 2003 — losing the decider …

Rugby World Cup 2019: What have we learned from England’s warm-up matches so far?
5 years, 7 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: What have we learned from England’s warm-up matches so far?

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Joe Marler ends international retirement as Eddie Jones names prop in Rugby World Cup squad
5 years, 8 months ago

Joe Marler ends international retirement as Eddie Jones names prop in Rugby World Cup squad

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Hartley, Robshaw and Care LEFT OUT of England's training squad
5 years, 9 months ago

Hartley, Robshaw and Care LEFT OUT of England's training squad

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones is preparing to roll the dice at the World Cup after naming four bolters in his England training squad including rookie winger Ruaridh McConnochie. Dylan Hartley has been left out of England's 29-man squad for a pre-World Cup training camp Chris Robshaw has slipped down the Red Rose pecking order in the past 12 months Rookie winger Ruaridh …

England vs Japan: Eddie Jones admits Steve Brown's shock RFU resignation is a huge loss to English rugby
6 years, 4 months ago

England vs Japan: Eddie Jones admits Steve Brown's shock RFU resignation is a huge loss to English rugby

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England vs Japan: Eddie Jones' side survive almighty scare against Brave Blossoms
6 years, 4 months ago

England vs Japan: Eddie Jones' side survive almighty scare against Brave Blossoms

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