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EDDIE JONES

Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 22, 2015
Brave Blossoms' success fuels national sevens teams' desire to elevate game
The Japan men's national team's successful run at the Rugby World Cup has inspired the nation's entire rugby circle.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2015
Brave Blossoms return to hero's welcome
Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes returned home on Tuesday with a vow to continue their new "winning culture" when the country hosts the event in four years' time.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 12, 2015
Jones urges Japan rugby chiefs to build on World Cup success
Outgoing coach Eddie Jones said Monday he hoped the Japan Rugby Football Union would not rest on its laurels following the Brave Blossoms' extraordinary Rugby World Cup campaign.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 12, 2015
Brave Blossoms beat U.S. Eagles 28-18, exit Rugby World Cup with three pool wins
Japan put aside the disappointment of not making the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup by wrapping up the pool stage of the tournament with a 28-18 win over the United States at Kingsholm on Sunday evening.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 11, 2015
Japan playing for pride after Scotland win ends Rugby World Cup dream
Japan goes into its final Pool B game Sunday knowing its hopes of a quarterfinal place at the Rugby World Cup have been dashed following Scotland's 36-33 win over Samoa at St. James' Park on Saturday.
Rugby
Oct 10, 2015
Fiji coach McKee has communicated with JRFU official about national team coaching vacancy
Japan Rugby Football Union general secretary Noriyuki Sakamoto has admitted he has been in contact with Fiji coach John McKee over the national team coach's job being vacated by Eddie Jones after the World Cup in England.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 7, 2015
Fiji coach McKee denies Japan rumors
Fiji coach John McKee refuted rumors Tuesday that he was heading to Japan after the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2015
Brave Blossoms start preparing for U.S.
Having been given an extra day off following their Rugby World Cup win over Samoalast wekend, the Brave Blossoms began preparations Tuesday for their final Pool B game against the United States on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 5, 2015
Jones ready to listen to England approach
Eddie Jones is open to an approach from the Rugby Football Union about coaching England but thinks incumbent Stuart Lancaster deserves a fair review first, the Japan coach said on Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 4, 2015
Japan awaits news on injured Ono, Sa'u
Japan faces a nervous 24 hours as the Brave Blossoms await the full extent of injuries to Hitoshi Ono and Male Sa'u.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 4, 2015
Japan shows mettle in victory over Samoa
The "New Town" of Milton Keynes is known for its plethora of roundabouts.
Rugby
Oct 1, 2015
Japan, Samoa put quarterfinal aspirations on the line
After opening Rugby World Cup victories, Japan and Samoa were given reality checks in defeat last time out and their quarter-final hopes will be on the line when they meet in Milton Keynes on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 30, 2015
Refreshed Japan looks ahead to clash against Samoa
Japan heads into Saturday's do-or-die clash with Samoa a lot more refreshed than at this time last week.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 29, 2015
Jones fears breakthrough could be wasted
Japan coach Eddie Jones has fired a stunning broadside at the Asian nation's rugby board, accusing it of holding back the sport and casting doubt on its ability to build on the Brave Blossoms' breakthrough World Cup win over South Africa.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2015
Jones looks ahead after lopsided loss to Scotland
The Brave Blossoms have moved to Shakespeare country and will be hoping it's a case of "Once more unto the breach," when they take on Samoa on Oct. 3 in their third game at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2015
Japan heads into Scotland clash looking to shock world again
Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Bob Richards of the United States once said "Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles."
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.

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