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EDDIE JONES

Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2015
Eddie Jones leaving Japan after RWC to take Stormers job
Any hopes the Japan Rugby Football Union may have had of persuading Eddie Jones to change his mind about leaving Japan after the Rugby World Cup were dashed Monday with the news he had signed what is believed to be a two-year deal to coach the Cape Town-based Super Rugby side Stormers.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2015
Japan puts bravery on full display at Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones was not a happy man last week when Japan was formally welcomed to the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby
Sep 20, 2015
Jones quips bring smiles to South African scribes' faces
Once Japan coach Eddie Jones finally decides to hang up the tracksuit for good, he may think about doing some stand-up comedy for a living.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2015
Leitch lauded as match-winning gamble pays off
A gamble by captain Michael Leitch to go for broke when a last-minute penalty would have handed Japan a more than credible draw against fancied South Africa will go down as one of the most audacious decisions in Rugby World Cup history.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2015
Jones names Japan side for World Cup opener against South Africa
Japan coach Eddie Jones sprang three surprises Thursday in naming his 23-man squad to take on South Africa on Saturday in the opening game of Pool B at the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 17, 2015
Springboks familiar with Brave Blossoms' style
When Japan takes on South Africa on Saturday at Brighton Community Stadium in the opening game of Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, it will be the first time the two countries have met in a test match.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 16, 2015
Japan beginning to feel pressure of RWC stage
With Japan's opening game at Rugby World Cup 2015 less than four days away, the Brave Blossoms are slowly starting to realize the enormity of the tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 13, 2015
Jones hopes Japan can prove doubters wrong
There can't be too many Japan rugby coaches who have gone shopping for a cricket bat so he could use it at a training session.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 6, 2015
Japan wraps up World Cup preparations with win over Georgia
Japan heads into the Rugby World Cup on a winning note thanks to a 13-10 victory over Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.
Rugby
Sep 4, 2015
Tui called on to play wing against Georgia
Japan coach Eddie Jones was true to his word Friday, raising a few eyebrows with his squad for Saturday's World Cup warmup test against Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 1, 2015
Ono eager to taste victory at 2015 Rugby World Cup
Hitoshi Ono, a veteran lock for Japan's national team, is set to make his third appearance at the Rugby World Cup and said with a smile that playing on the sport's biggest stage never gets old.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 31, 2015
Jones unveils squad for upcoming Rugby World Cup
Japan coach Eddie Jones named his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 30, 2015
Japan looking to draw strength from off-field rugby turmoil
Japan captain Michael Leitch fears that Japanese rugby is in danger of squandering the momentum it has built up in recent years following a harrowing week for the sport.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 29, 2015
Japan throttles Uruguay in final home match before Rugby World Cup
Japan wrapped up its home preparations for next month's Rugby World Cup with a morale-boosting 40-0 win over Uruguay on Saturday night.
Rugby
Aug 29, 2015
Japan working to get Super Rugby tasks completed, JRFU executive says
Japan has signed the number of players it needs to take part in Super Rugby and remains confident it will not lose its franchise in the competition, Japan Rugby Football Union general secretary Noriyuki Sakamoto said on Saturday.
Rugby
Aug 28, 2015
Jones set to lead Brave Blossoms for final time at home
Eddie Jones' final game in charge of the Brave Blossoms in Japan on Saturday against Uruguay is likely to be an emotional affair.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 26, 2015
Kiyomiya rips Japan coach Jones over discussion of future
Former rugby star Katsuyuki Kiyomiya ripped Japan Eddie Jones for addressing his future ahead of the Rugby World Cup, saying the incumbent coach has distracted the team during the final stages of preparation.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 26, 2015
Japan rugby chiefs tight-lipped over Super Rugby exit claims
Eddie Jones' decision to leave Japan after the Rugby World Cup has led to widespread reports that the nation's new Super Rugby franchise will be taken away.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 25, 2015
Jones to leave Japan following 2015 RWC
Japan coach Eddie Jones is stepping down after the Rugby World Cup, he confirmed on Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 19, 2015
Jones admits to Stormers talks
Japan coach Eddie Jones admitted Tuesday he was in talks with the Stormers, but he stopped short of saying he had signed a deal with the Cape Town-based Super Rugby side.

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