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EDDIE JONES

Japan head coach Eddie Jones before a game against Scotland at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Jones will be returning to the post, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Wednesday.
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Dec 14, 2023
Wounded Eddie Jones has plenty to prove on Japan return
The 63-year-old is revered in Japan for masterminding their "Miracle of Brighton" win over South Africa at the 2015 World Cup.
Eddie Jones is set to become the head coach of the Brave Blossoms six weeks after the Australian quit the Wallabies following their dismal showing at the World Cup.
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Dec 13, 2023
Eddie Jones named as Japan head coach, ending weeks of speculation
Jones will officially commence his duties from Jan. 1, the Japan Rugby Football Union said on its website.
Australia rugby union coach Eddie Jones poses with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and CEO Andy Marinos after his first news conference since his reappointment, in Sydney on Jan. 31. Jones left the Wallabies in October.
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Dec 12, 2023
Australia to have strong Japan ties regardless of Jones: RA boss
Japanese media outlets have reported that Eddie Jones will be confirmed as head coach of the Brave Blossoms in the coming days.
Eddie Jones, who coached Australia at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has been linked with a return to Japan.
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Nov 13, 2023
Eddie Jones expects to land new job by January
Jones has been heavily linked with a return to Japan.
Australia head coach Eddie Jones during training in Saint-Etienne, France, on Sept. 30. Jones has repeatedly denied a return to coaching in Japan.
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Oct 31, 2023
Rugby Australia confirms Eddie Jones has quit as Wallabies coach
Jones, 63, will formally leave his position on Nov. 25, the governing body said.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has resigned after their dismal showing at the World Cup, but says he has no other job offer as yet.
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Oct 30, 2023
Jones resigns as Wallabies coach, say Australian media reports
Jones has been linked with the head coach role of Japan, which he has denied.
Australia head coach Eddie Jones speaks at a news conference in Sydney on Tuesday.
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Oct 17, 2023
Eddie Jones says he's committed to Australia, stands by youth push
The 63-year-old Australian, whose mother and wife are Japanese, has been linked with the vacant Japan head coaching job.
Australian head coach Eddie Jones' reliance on young players did not work out for the team during the Rugby World Cup
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Oct 9, 2023
High-stakes misses prove costly as Australia crashes out of World Cup
Australia's gambles resulted in an early exit from the Rugby World Cup.
Australia head coach Eddie Jones directs his team before their match against Wales at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon, France, on Sunday.
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Sep 25, 2023
Eddie Jones affirms commitment to Australia despite link to Japan job
Jones previously coached Japan for three years from 2012 and led the Brave Blossoms to a stunning upset of South Africa at the 2015 World Cup.
Fiji's Tevita Ikanivere celebrates after his team's win over Australia at the Rugby World Cup in Saint-Etienne, France, on Sunday.
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Sep 18, 2023
Fiji beats Australia for first time in 69 years in World Cup upset
Fiji kept its quarterfinal hopes alive with a 22-15 win over Australia
Australia head coach Eddie Jones says an increase in stoppages in rugby has led to teams using power to dominate on the pitch.
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Sep 17, 2023
Eddie Jones says rule changes turning rugby into 'power contest'
The former Japan and England coach is among a growing chorus of voices in the game who have raised concerns about a decrease in continuous play.
Georgia players form a guard of honor for the victorious Wallabies following their 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match outside Paris on Saturday.
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Sep 10, 2023
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones upbeat after World Cup-opening win
The former England and Japan coach successfully is riding high after his Australia team opened its campaign by defeating Georgia.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster is not concerned about former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen helping Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
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Aug 24, 2023
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has no issues with Steve Hansen helping Australia
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster insisted Wednesday he had known for a month that predecessor Steve Hansen had agreed to help rival Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
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Rugby
Jun 25, 2023
Michael Hooper and James Slipper to co-captain Wallabies at World Cup
Head coach Eddie Jones also named a 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship that included eight uncapped players.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 11, 2023
Eddie Jones finalizes Wallabies staff ahead of 'smash and grab' World Cup bid
The Australian has been slowly building his coaching team since taking over from the axed Dave Rennie in January, with all 11 members now on board.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 17, 2023
Australia's Eddie Jones seeking help for 'smash-and-grab' operation at Rugby World Cup
'We've got to get four or five coaches that can work together to get in there, steal the trophy and get out without getting caught.'
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 31, 2023
Jones returns to his roots to issue clarion call for Australian game
In a message delivered at the school where he was once a pupil and teacher, Jones said the team would do its part by winning the World Cup in France later this year.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 18, 2023
Eddie Jones vows to make Wallabies super-fit and more aggressive
The 62-year-old is due to officially start on Jan. 29 on a deal that will take him through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 16, 2023
Eddie Jones appointed Wallabies coach in 'major coup' after Dave Rennie dumped
It will be the veteran's second stint in charge after his 2001-05 spell during which he took the Wallabies to the 2003 World Cup final, where they lost to England.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 7, 2022
Ruthless England sacks Eddie Jones nine months from Rugby World Cup
Jones' future was in the balance following a recent Autumn series where a lone win over Japan and fortunate draw with New Zealand were bookended by defeats.

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