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Eddie Jones.

‘I apologise mate’: The interview no one expected Eddie Jones to give

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones once blocked Herald reporter Tom Decent’s number and told him to “never contact me again”. Now, the Japan coach sits down for a revealing interview.

  • Tom Decent

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Bernard Foley scoring for Kubota in Japan’s League One, beating Harry Hockings (left) and Samu Kerevi (on ground).

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may soon dry up.

  • Paul Cully
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and Australian great Simon Poidevin at Coogee Oval on Tuesday.

Eddie Jones returned to Coogee Oval in Japan colours. He got quite the reception

Same ground, different shirt. Eighteen months on, former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones returned to Coogee in charge of Japan’s under-23 team.

  • Tom Decent
Joey Manu

‘Sticking with rugby’: Joey Manu on his new code, his All Blacks dream and those Roosters rumours

In an exclusive interview, the former Roosters star talks about his decision to stay in the 15-man game, interest in playing against the Lions and his hip-hop future with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

  • Iain Payten
Former Roosters star Joey Manu is loving life in Japan and has decided to stay in rugby union.
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Joey Manu on fire in Japan

Former Roosters star Joey Manu is loving life in Japan and has decided to stay in rugby union.

Joey Manu scores his first try in Japanese rugby.

Watch: Joey Manu scores on debut in Japanese rugby but Aussie rival ices win

Former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu crossed the line in his first game in rugby union.

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Eddie Jones at Japan training in London in November, 2024.

Eddie Jones’ Japan will face the Wallabies next year. Will he still be in charge?

Japanese Rugby officials unveiled the Australian as their new coach last December, just weeks after he quit the Wallabies. A year on, the JRFU appear to be re-considering their decision.

  • Iain Payten
Coach Eddie Jones at an England training session on Friday.

Playing under ‘terrifying’ Eddie Jones like a ‘dystopian novel’

An England player has revealed that the Australian coach ruled by fear - even telling a player he would be dropped if he didn’t get a haircut.

  • Ben Coles
Eddie Jones watches his team warm up before meeting the All Blacks.

Eddie’s Brave Blossoms don’t look like Rugby Championship prospects

A 45-point loss at the hands of an understrength All Blacks team has exposed Japan’s lack of competitiveness under Eddie Jones.

  • Paul Cully
Bernard Foley says he still aspires to play for the Wallabies.

Sherrin the love: How sessions at Swans HQ has a Wallabies veteran ready for duty

Japan-based playmaker Bernard Foley says he is still highly motivated to play for his country and to help Australia’s young no.10s.

  • Iain Payten

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