MPs issue damning report on Premiership clubs’ ‘unsustainable’ finances The select committee report was critical of the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Eddie Jones makes stunning Australia return as World Cup meeting with England looms Former England coach takes Wallabies job almost two decades after leaving Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023
England players told RFU chief that sacking Jones was ‘right decision’ Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, has claimed that England players told him it was the right decision to sack Eddie Jones The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023
RFU chief makes Eddie Jones World Cup admission after axing Aussie for Steve Borthwick Sacked England coach Eddie Jones is free to immediately work with another nation ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and RFU chief Bill Sweeney would be stunned if he didn't feature in France Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022
RFU chief admits Eddie Jones could take Australia role to exact Rugby World Cup revenge after England sacking Bill Sweeney has admitted he will be “amazed” if former England boss Eddie Jones does not take up a role with Australia. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
Eddie Jones opens door to facing England at World Cup as axed boss considers 'all options' Eddie Jones has been replaced by Steve Borthwick as England boss and has said he will make a decision in the new year on what he plans to do next Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
‘Players are hurting’: Steve Borthwick targets England revival in Six Nations Steve Borthwick has left Leicester and signed a five-year contract with England and admitted: ‘I don’t think anyone thinks the timing is ideal’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022
RFU chief Bill Sweeney believes ‘right decision’ made in replacing Eddie Jones Jones was dismissed earlier this month after a poor 2022 in charge of England and has been replaced by Steve Borthwick. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
New England head coach Steve Borthwick hails Kevin Sinfield appointment as ‘the first step’ of a ‘new era’ Steve Borthwick has hailed right-hand man Kevin Sinfield as the shining example of what Bill Sweeney branded England’s “new era”. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
Kevin Sinfield: England’s new ‘superman’ who will make Steve Borthwick a success Sinfield was named as England’s defence coach under new head coach Borthwick after the pair’s success at Leicester Tigers The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Steve Borthwick appointed England head coach as Kevin Sinfield follows from Leicester Tigers Steve Borthwick officially took charge of England on Monday afternoon, with Kevin Sinfield installed as his right-hand man. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
Eddie Jones lined up for rapid return to Twickenham with the Barbarians The sacked coach could take charge of the invitational side in May as there is no clause in the RFU severance package preventing Jones from taking the job The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022
Eddie Jones' England sacking branded 'big mistake' - "Silliest thing they could do" Eddie Jones was sacked by England following an underwhelming recent run, but Australian legend Matt Giteaubelieves the decision to dismiss the former coach was the wrong one. Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
Eddie Jones insisted on key change to RFU statement before being sacked as England coach England's most successful rugby coach was keen that fans knew he was sacked and hadn't walked away from the job after over seven years in charge of the national side Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 RFU sends Jones packing but English rugby’s problems won’t go with him Surely you would not sack the most successful coach you’ve ever had without a clear idea for the future. So what is the RFU’s grand plan, exactly?
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 Steve Borthwick to take charge of England for Six Nations after swift Eddie Jones exit Steve Borthwick is set to replace Eddie Jones after the Australian was sacked as England head coach following an RFU review into the Red Rose's dismal autumn series
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Charlatan or savant? The Eddie Jones question that will now never be answered England were right to take the huge risk of sacking Jones just nine months before a World Cup but it leaves some frustrating uncertainty
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 England were told of Steve Borthwick's qualities six months before axing Eddie Jones The RFU pulled the trigger and axed Eddie Jones on Tuesday with boss Bill Sweeney making a call to Leicester Tigers for boss Steve Borthwick
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Eddie Jones leaves England role as Steve Borthwick waits in the wings Richard Cockerill’s time in interim charge is expected to be short.
Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022 Eddie Jones and RFU statement in full as he is sacked by England after dire form Eddie Jones, who had been in charge since 2015, was relived of his England duties this morning following a review into his position after a very tough Autumn period
Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022 Eddie Jones sacked by England and leaves Twickenham in taxi as interim coach named Jones leaves his role after seven years in charge and the best win percentage of any England coach
Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022 Eddie Jones to be sacked as England manager with Steve Borthwick set to replace him England have been in a dismal run of form and Eddie Jones' six-year reign is over after the RFU launched an inquiry into the poor performances
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 England’s Eddie Jones looks doomed in rugby’s coaching soap opera Warren Gatland has made a primetime comeback with Wales – now the RFU must decide whether to stick or twist
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Sir Clive Woodward names his two choices to replace under-fire England boss Eddie Jones Sir Clive Woodward has one standout preferred choice to replace Eddie Jones - should the Australian be sacked following an RFU review into England's autumn displays
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Eddie Jones responds to criticism from 'sad' Sir Clive Woodward over England future 2003 World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has called for Eddie Jones to be sacked if England are beaten in their opening Six Nations game against Scotland