Eddie Jones starts the mind-games ahead of Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against All Blacks
5 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones starts the mind-games ahead of Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against All Blacks

Daily Mail  

England head coach Eddie Jones has accused the New Zealand media pack of being 'fans with keyboards' ahead of their World Cup semi-final with the All Blacks. Eddie Jones said the New Zealand media are 'fans with keyboards' ahead of their semi-final The comment was made after the England coach said someone was filming their training 'Mitch could have been one of them. Jones did not accuse the All Blacks of spying and had a joke about it in his press conference New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is yet to comment on the mystery cameraman in Chiba The England head coach continued to see the funny side of the predicament, as he added: 'Yeah we've got someone there now mate.' England are training in preparation for their World Cup semi-final against New Zealand The England camp is not fazed by the incident and will continue as normal for Saturday Looking forward to Saturday's showdown with the defending World Cup champions, Jones insisted that all the pressure is on New Zealand to retain their title.

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Jamie George warns England to prepare for unexpected from Eddie Jones
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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Why Eddie Jones STILL remains a fascinating figure in the eyes of many Wallabies stars - despite disastrous 2023 World Cup in France
2 months ago

Why Eddie Jones STILL remains a fascinating figure in the eyes of many Wallabies stars - despite disastrous 2023 World Cup in France

Daily Mail  

Still a talking point this week in the United Kingdom Gone but not forgotten, the spectre of Eddie Jones clearly still haunts - and fascinates - some Wallabies players. Back at Jones's old Teddington training ground haunt, Wallabies pair of Samu Kerevi and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto sung the praises of their new coach Joe Schmidt ahead of their Grand Slam tour …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was shocked and astonished by the revelations about how Eddie Jones treated his England players - here is what must change now
2 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was shocked and astonished by the revelations about how Eddie Jones treated his England players - here is what must change now

Daily Mail  

When I was England head coach, we had something called the little black book. Danny Care made a revelation about a culture of fear under Eddie Jones Care likened Jones' England reign to 'being bullied at school' and 'living in a dictatorship' The comments made by former scrum-half Danny Care about what it was like to work as a player …

Japan vs. All Blacks: A High-Stakes Showdown in Yokohama
2 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Ben Youngs believes ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Eddie Jones denies betraying Australian rugby after taking charge of Japan for a second time
1 year 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 quits as Australia coach: ‘You have to eat s--- for others to eat caviar’
1 year, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones quits as Australia coach: ‘You have to eat s--- for others to eat caviar’

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones has resigned as Australia head coach, bringing his disastrous nine-month stint to a close by claiming: “Sometimes you have to eat s--- for others to eat caviar further down the track.” Rugby Australia replaced Dave Rennie with Jones at the start of the year after he was sacked by the Rugby Football Union, with the former England head …

Eddie Jones in talks to leave Australia but hits back at Japan claims
1 year, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones in talks to leave Australia but hits back at Japan claims

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones has written to Rugby Australia in a bid to end his ill-fated second spell in charge but has strenuously denied claims he has lined up the Japan job. Jones’s legal representatives wrote to RA chairman Hamish McLennan and chief executive officer Phil Waugh this week before he left Australia to help coach the Barbarians for their game against …

Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia amid Japan rumours
1 year, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia amid Japan rumours

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Wallaby coach Eddie Jones says he’s committed to Australian rugby, no plans to head to Japan
1 year, 2 months ago

Wallaby coach Eddie Jones says he’s committed to Australian rugby, no plans to head to Japan

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones says he is “committed to Australia” amid numerous reports that he is planning to quit and take up the Japan rugby job for a second time. Jones arrived in Sydney on Thursday night following a poor Rugby World Cup campaign in France in which the two-time champion Wallabies failed to qualify for the …

Eddie Jones expected to quit Australia and ‘return to Japan’ after World Cup
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, …

Coach Eddie Jones backed by union amid Australia’s worst Rugby World Cup campaign
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Eddie Jones lashes out in spiky press conference after Australia humiliated by Wales
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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Eddie Jones emphasises commitment to Wallabies despite 'shambles' of Rugby World Cup defeat against Wales
1 year, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones emphasises commitment to Wallabies despite 'shambles' of Rugby World Cup defeat against Wales

ABC  

Eddie Jones has angrily hit out at reports suggesting he was looking to leave the Wallabies to join Japan, saying he is fully committed to leading Australia to the next Rugby World Cup. "I don't know what you are talking about, mate," Jones, who is contracted to the Wallabies until after the 2027 World Cup, said, fixing the journalist with …

‘Inept, shameful, embarrassing’: Australia legends call for Eddie Jones’ head in furious backlash
1 year, 3 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, …

Jones says he’s still Australia’s long-term saviour amid Rugby World Cup woes
1 year, 3 months ago

Jones says he’s still Australia’s long-term saviour amid Rugby World Cup woes

Associated Press  

LYON, France — Following Australia’s worst Rugby World Cup defeat that pushed it to the verge of its earliest Rugby World Cup exit, coach Eddie Jones insisted he’s still the man to turn the Wallabies around. Rugby Australia ruthlessly sacked Dave Rennie in January due to a 38% win record, and immediately brought aboard Jones, 20 years after he led …

Eddie Jones brings noise and unpredictability - but also gives Australia a proven route to success at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 4 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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Eddie Jones tipped to have big impact on Australia ahead of World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Eddie Jones tipped to have big impact on Australia ahead of World Cup

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

Two NRL clubs are 'chasing Eddie Jones to coach for them'
2 years ago

Two NRL clubs are 'chasing Eddie Jones to coach for them'

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones could be on the verge of making a sensational switch to rugby league, with two NRL clubs reportedly in talks with the former Wallabies boss. Jones has previously revealed coaching South Sydney would be a dream coming true The 55-year-old, who coached the Wallabies between 2014 and 2019, took the Cedars to the quarter-finals of the Rugby League …

Charlatan or savant? The Eddie Jones question that will now never be answered
2 years, 1 month ago

Charlatan or savant? The Eddie Jones question that will now never be answered

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Eddie Jones sacked as England coach after dismal autumn results
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones: A closer look at his England record

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Eddie Jones: The key questions after coach is sacked by England
2 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones: The key questions after coach is sacked by England

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' England tenure was all misguided rhetoric and false promises
2 years, 1 month 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 …

‘We have to respect refs’: Eddie Jones makes Rassie Erasmus dig before South Africa showdown
2 years, 1 month ago

‘We have to respect refs’: Eddie Jones makes Rassie Erasmus dig before South Africa showdown

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Eddie Jones on how Rassie Erasmus could smuggle himself into Twickenham
2 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones on how Rassie Erasmus could smuggle himself into Twickenham

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones says rugby must do more to look after referees, while joking that South Africa's banned director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, might turn up to Twickenham in "a laundry box". So I’ve got a blanket rule: I don't speak about referees, I try not to, and I don’t speak about coaches who speak about referees," Jones explained. Asked whether …

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

Eddie Jones admits his World Cup focus was responsible for Argentina loss
2 years, 2 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, …

Billy Vunipola knows he has to prove himself again to England coach Eddie Jones
2 years, 3 months ago

Billy Vunipola knows he has to prove himself again to England coach Eddie Jones

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The problem with public school rugby, according to Eddie Jones
2 years, 5 months ago

The problem with public school rugby, according to Eddie Jones

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones has risked the wrath of English rugby union traditionalists by claiming that that the country will need to “blow up” its public school system to consistently produce skilful players. “They are good, tough players,” Jones said of those that have developed in England, where it is the norm for professional players to have attended public school, at least …

‘That would be fantastic:’ Eddie Jones on coaching South Sydney Rabbitohs
2 years, 5 months ago

‘That would be fantastic:’ Eddie Jones on coaching South Sydney Rabbitohs

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Eddie Jones urges England to prepare for ‘aggressive’ Australia tour
2 years, 6 months ago

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

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Eddie Jones goes back to the future in attempt to salvage England’s summer and potentially his job
2 years, 6 months ago

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

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Mike Brown accuses Eddie Jones of using Ben Te’o bust-up as excuse to drop him
2 years, 8 months ago

Mike Brown accuses Eddie Jones of using Ben Te’o bust-up as excuse to drop him

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MARTIN SAMUEL: After another poor Six Nations campaign, Eddie Jones must start winning... or he goes
2 years, 9 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: After another poor Six Nations campaign, Eddie Jones must start winning... or he goes

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones thinks he is judged harshly because he's Australian. Australian Eddie Jones is the first head coach of the England rugby team who is not English So Jones is a gun for hire; a means to an end; a hotshot. England didn't quite win the 2019 World Cup and have won a single Grand Slam, in 2016, Jones' first …

Eddie Jones' 'New England' pass Australia test with scrappy win at Twickenham
3 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones' 'New England' pass Australia test with scrappy win at Twickenham

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport's live coverage of this evening's autumn international between England and Australia at Twickenham. Eddie Jones admits England are on board a Covid-19 rollercoaster, with Ellis Genge ruled out of today's clash with the Wallabies after becoming the latest player to test positive. A crisis has developed at loosehead prop after first-choice Genge, one of …

Four defining questions that the Lions tour has left for England head coach Eddie Jones
3 years, 5 months ago

Four defining questions that the Lions tour has left for England head coach Eddie Jones

The Telegraph  

England contributed 13 British and Irish Lions tourists and Eddie Jones will have been monitoring each one ahead of his next assignment, which is to name a squad for a training camp in September. On the back of a poor 2021 Six Nations and a curious pair of July Test matches, autumn fixtures against Tonga, Australia and South Africa are …

Lions skip Jones denies claim ref favors him over Kolisi
3 years, 5 months ago

Lions skip Jones denies claim ref favors him over Kolisi

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones has defended the match officials in charge of the series with South Africa, saying they have “the hardest job in the game.” His comments on Thursday came after more criticism by Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa director of rugby, who hours earlier released an unorthodox 62-minute video …

England head coach Eddie Jones defends Japan trip to ‘practise coaching’
3 years, 7 months ago

England head coach Eddie Jones defends Japan trip to ‘practise coaching’

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Six Nations: England's Eddie Jones approached by 'three or four players' about their indiscipline
3 years, 10 months 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 …

MARTIN SAMUEL: Stripped of all creativity, Eddie Jones' boys need a reboot
3 years, 11 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Stripped of all creativity, Eddie Jones' boys need a reboot

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones took responsibility in the immediate aftermath of arguably the most shocking defeat of his England tenure, because that is what coaches do. That Jones knows exactly what went wrong but to explain it makes his critics right and suggests England have been travelling a false path since emerging from lockdown. Big questions remain of England coach Eddie Jones …

Eddie Jones expected England vs Japan Rugby World Cup draw in sign of how tier two teams are closing in
4 years 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 launches furious defence against ‘disrespectful’ critics over England’s lack of adventure
4 years, 1 month ago

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

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Eddie Jones lays out three-point plan to make rugby more attractive
4 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones lays out three-point plan to make rugby more attractive

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England vs France: Eddie Jones unconcerned by absence of French players for Autumn Nations Cup final
4 years, 1 month ago

England vs France: Eddie Jones unconcerned by absence of French players 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, 1 month 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 …

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