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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

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

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

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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Eddie Jones has been replaced by Steve Borthwick as England boss and has said he will make a decision in the new year on what he plans to do next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

‘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

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Jones was dismissed earlier this month after a poor 2022 in charge of England and has been replaced by Steve Borthwick.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

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”.

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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

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

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

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

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

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?

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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Wales Online

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

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

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

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

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

Irish Mirror

Ronan O'Gara set to snub England and sign new La Rochelle contract

The La Rochelle boss is set to extend his stay in France.

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones’ tenure as England head coach has run its course, says Ugo Monye

Jones is the subject of a review led by RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney that will decide if he still has a future at Twickenham

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