Eddie Jones’ patched-up side offers a glimpse into England’s future
6 years, 4 months ago

Eddie Jones’ patched-up side offers a glimpse into England’s future

The Independent  

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Wales cult hero Adam Jones brings back the feelgood factor as he mends rift with Warren Gatland to return in new role for the Six Nations
2 months ago

Wales cult hero Adam Jones brings back the feelgood factor as he mends rift with Warren Gatland to return in new role for the Six Nations

Daily Mail  

The prevailing mood in Wales’ press conferences last year was often dark with the team on a record run of 12 straight Test losses. ‘Everyone alright?’ Jones asked, entering his first media briefing since it was confirmed last week he would be joining Wales as a scrum consultant on loan from Harlequins for the Six Nations. Jones’ glittering 95-cap Wales …

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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Felix Jones delivers England fresh hammerblow as defence coach WALKS OUT on Steve Borthwick's collapsing backroom - as third recent staff exit threatens to undo progress on the pitch
7 months, 1 week ago

Felix Jones delivers England fresh hammerblow as defence coach WALKS OUT on Steve Borthwick's collapsing backroom - as third recent staff exit threatens to undo progress on the pitch

Daily Mail  

Steve Borthwick's bid for long-term success with England has been hit once again after key assistant Felix Jones resigned from his role as defence coach. England defence coach and two-time World Cup winner Felix Jones has quit his position This is the third recent staff exit for Steve Borthwick, pictured, after Aled Walters and Tom Tombleston Jones is close to …

Felix Jones quits as defence coach – but England want him to serve 12-month notice period
7 months, 1 week ago

Felix Jones quits as defence coach – but England want him to serve 12-month notice period

The Telegraph  

Felix Jones has sensationally resigned as England defence coach to leave Steve Borthwick’s backroom staff in tatters, but the Rugby Football Union intend to make him work his 12-month notice period. Barely three weeks after Ireland poached the highly rated head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters, Jones’ resignation just seven months into his role threatens to upend head coach …

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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Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia amid Japan rumours
1 year, 5 months ago

Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia amid Japan rumours

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Coach Eddie Jones backed by union amid Australia’s worst Rugby World Cup campaign
1 year, 5 months ago

Coach Eddie Jones backed by union amid Australia’s worst Rugby World Cup campaign

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — Rugby Australia has doubled down on backing coach Eddie Jones while the Wallabies are on the brink of missing the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. CEO Phil Waugh also criticized Jones for partly excusing their results as preparation for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which Australia will stage. It’s a pretty challenging world being …

IAN HERBERT: No shock that lump-hammer Eddie Jones is back in crash and burn mode with Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

IAN HERBERT: No shock that lump-hammer Eddie Jones is back in crash and burn mode with Australia

Daily Mail  

Since being sacked by England in 2022, his career has gone from bad to worse Australia are on the verge of World Cup elimination after their defeat by Wales Eddie Jones would no doubt contend that such things are nonsense — just like the nickname of the Japanese national team, which he hated, mate, because ‘Brave Blossoms’ does not conform …

‘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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Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad
1 year, 11 months ago

Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad

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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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Eddie Jones speaks out on the bitter end to his time with England
2 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones speaks out on the bitter end to his time with England

Daily Mail  

Suddenly, it all goes quiet… for several seconds. Eddie Jones was abruptly sacked as England head coach in December after seven years ‘I can’t give an answer to that because the whole fact that anyone would think that is beyond comprehension,’ he says — just about suppressing the temptation to detonate. Jones will now coach rugby following Hamish McLennan's plan …

'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 …

Eddie Jones makes stunning Australia return after England sacking
2 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones makes stunning Australia return after England sacking

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Eddie Jones is backed to make stunning switch to NRL by his former player
2 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones is backed to make stunning switch to NRL by his former player

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones will have no problem switching codes from rugby union to rugby league, according to his former player Mat Rogers. Eddie Jones has been backed to make a huge impact in rugby league if he switches codes The 62-year-old was sacked by England last month but has ambitions of coaching in the NRL The 62-year-old has publicly stated his …

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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Sir Clive Woodward: Eddie Jones’ sole focus on 2023 World Cup was ‘costly error’
2 years, 3 months ago

Sir Clive Woodward: Eddie Jones’ sole focus on 2023 World Cup was ‘costly error’

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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

The Independent  

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' England tenure was all misguided rhetoric and false promises
2 years, 3 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' England tenure was all misguided rhetoric and false promises

Daily Mail  

I’m always sorry to see people lose their job but Eddie Jones has been badly distracted since the last World Cup and he’s paid the price. Eddie Jones has paid the price for becoming completely focused on the 2023 World Cup He lost focus of simply winning the next game and allowed himself to get distracted by the media, former …

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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England have left it too late to sack Eddie Jones before World Cup, says South Africa’s Handre Pollard
2 years, 4 months ago

England have left it too late to sack Eddie Jones before World Cup, says South Africa’s Handre Pollard

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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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England head coach Jones planning a front-row reshuffle in bid to defuse Springbok 'bomb squad'
2 years, 4 months ago

England head coach Jones planning a front-row reshuffle in bid to defuse Springbok 'bomb squad'

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones is finalising plans for a front-row reshuffle as England brace themselves for another punishing collision with the fearsome Springbok ‘bomb squad’. England head coach Eddie Jones is ready for a bruising clash with South Africa on Saturday In addition to their powerful starting three of Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Frans Malherbe, the Boks have more muscle in …

England coach Eddie Jones is on verge of making shock switch to coach America's national rugby side
2 years, 4 months ago

England coach Eddie Jones is on verge of making shock switch to coach America's national rugby side

Daily Mail  

England head coach Eddie Jones is reportedly on the brink of signing an eight-year deal to coach the United States rugby union team, just months after he said he'd consider coaching the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Jones, 62, will leave his post with England after the completion of the World Cup next year, and he has reportedly been asked by USA …

England vs New Zealand talking points: Can Eddie Jones’ side topple the All Blacks?
2 years, 4 months ago

England vs New Zealand talking points: Can Eddie Jones’ side topple the All Blacks?

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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 …

Owen Farrell says England must be fearless as Eddie Jones prioritises pace in reshuffled team
2 years, 4 months ago

Owen Farrell says England must be fearless as Eddie Jones prioritises pace in reshuffled team

The Telegraph  

Upon seeing the injury May suffered against London Irish, Jones initially expected the 32-year-old to be in a race against time for the Six Nations. “Our performance wasn’t good enough last week, and if we play well enough this week there won’t be any Mexican waves.” Tuilagi’s condition has been monitored all week and Jones revealed it was a relatively …

Eddie Jones admits his World Cup focus was responsible for Argentina loss
2 years, 4 months ago

Eddie Jones admits his World Cup focus was responsible for Argentina loss

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones has accepted full responsibility for England’s 30-29 loss to Argentina, admitting a long-term focus on next year’s World Cup may have hurt his team. “When I reflect on the game, we’d been looking at a number of long-term strategies that we’re trying to employ to get ourselves set for the World Cup. That’s entirely my fault.” Even so, …

Eddie Jones insists he has no plans to retire when his England contract ends next year
2 years, 5 months ago

Eddie Jones insists he has no plans to retire when his England contract ends next year

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones has confirmed that he intends to carry on coaching until the 2027 World Cup – as he prepares for his final year in charge of England. Eddie Jones has been England coach for seven years and will leave after the 2023 World Cup With the knock-out stages of the next World Cup looming 12 months from now, Jones …

England: Sam Simmonds named in Eddie Jones' squad - despite agreeing move to French side Montpellier
2 years, 6 months ago

England: Sam Simmonds named in Eddie Jones' squad - despite agreeing move to French side Montpellier

Daily Mail  

Sam Simmonds has earned an England recall after injury despite the No 8 being ready to turn his back on the game in this country after agreeing a move to French giants Montpellier. England head coach Eddie Jones has named a 36-man squad for a three-day training camp in London next week with Simmonds and Sale centre Manu Tuilagi both …

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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Eddie Jones says rugby is out of control after his England side regained control of the series over the Wallabies
2 years, 8 months ago

Eddie Jones says rugby is out of control after his England side regained control of the series over the Wallabies

ABC  

England coach Eddie Jones says rugby's use of red and yellow cards is "out of control" and that referees will be the most important player when the top teams meet at next year's World Cup. Key points: Eddie Jones and Dave Rennie were both unhappy about the rule that mandates a yellow card for accidental knock-ons when attempting an intercept …

No big surprise: England rugby coach Jones in spotlight
2 years, 9 months ago

No big surprise: England rugby coach Jones in spotlight

Associated Press  

Only a guy like Eddie Jones could have an eight-match winning streak over the Wallabies and still be facing questions about his future as England rugby coach. Our expectations are high, the media’s expectations are high, everyone’s expectations high and that’s OK.” “Dave is under pressure, across the ditch they’re under pressure... that’s part of the job that we like …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Giving Eddie Jones the keys to Twickenham holds England back in so many ways
2 years, 9 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Giving Eddie Jones the keys to Twickenham holds England back in so many ways

Daily Mail  

I have given myself 48 hours to reflect on the Barbarians game to ensure I was not over-reacting, but England really should have taken the law into their own hands when the visitors turned the match into a farce. England really should have taken the law into their own hands when the visiting Barbarians side turned the match into a …

Eddie Jones urges England to prepare for ‘aggressive’ Australia tour
2 years, 9 months ago

Eddie Jones urges England to prepare for ‘aggressive’ Australia tour

The Independent  

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Eddie Jones goes back to the future in attempt to salvage England’s summer and potentially his job
2 years, 9 months ago

Eddie Jones goes back to the future in attempt to salvage England’s summer and potentially his job

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Eddie Jones is confident his England side won't be thrashed by Australia
2 years, 9 months ago

Eddie Jones is confident his England side won't be thrashed by Australia

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones insisted on Sunday night that England will not suffer a hiding in Australia, despite the worst defeat of his six-year stint as head coach at the hands of a 14-man Barbarians side. Eddie Jones says England won't be thrashed by Australia despite their loss against Barbarians There was frustration for England as they were beaten by a Barbarians …

Eddie Jones talks up Danny Care as he gets set to name his England touring party for Australia
2 years, 9 months ago

Eddie Jones talks up Danny Care as he gets set to name his England touring party for Australia

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones warned his England side he will be watching to see if they survive the heat of battle against the Barbarians after recalling veteran scrum-half Danny Care for the Twickenham clash. Danny Care is set to make his first England appearance since 2018 against the Barbarians ‘Last minute impressions are always important,’ said Jones. Eddie Jones says final impressions …

England squad vs Barbarians: Eddie Jones springs surprise with Danny Care recalled
2 years, 9 months ago

England squad vs Barbarians: Eddie Jones springs surprise with Danny Care recalled

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The 20 minutes that convinced Eddie Jones to pick Henry Arundell for England training squad
2 years, 10 months ago

The 20 minutes that convinced Eddie Jones to pick Henry Arundell for England training squad

The Telegraph  

Irish ended up drawing a madcap game 42-42. Within five minutes you can generally work out whether he’s got it or not, whether he’s got something special. They’ve got to not believe what’s being said about them that they’re not Kid Wonder, that they’ve got to apply themselves to the task and that’s when the real player comes through.” Over …

Stuart Lancaster favours English successor to Eddie Jones after World Cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Stuart Lancaster favours English successor to Eddie Jones after World Cup

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Eddie Jones' ex-assistant Steve Borthwick insists England boss has a master plan for 2023 World Cup
3 years ago

Eddie Jones' ex-assistant Steve Borthwick insists England boss has a master plan for 2023 World Cup

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones' England project might be under more scrutiny than ever, but the Australian's former right-hand man insists he will get things right with 18 months to go to the next World Cup. Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick worked as assistant to Jones both with England and Japan and believes supporters must have faith in the 62-year-old's plan. Eddie …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

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', …

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