Eddie Jones’ coaching timeline after reportedly resigning as Australia boss

Eddie Jones has resigned as Australia head coach after less than a year in charge, according to reports in the country.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the most significant coaching roles held by the 63-year-old former England boss.

ACT Brumbies (1998-2001)

After coaching assistant jobs in his native Australia and Japan, Jones overcame a disappointing first season to lead the Brumbies to the best period of their history. The Canberra-based side lost the Super 12 final to the Crusaders in 2000, but the following year became the first team from outside New Zealand to win the tournament.

Australia (2001-2005)

Jones’ first spell in charge of Australia included a Tri-Nations Series title in 2001. He also led Australia to the 2003 World Cup final on home soil, where they were beaten by England courtesy of Jonny Wilkinson’s last-minute drop-goal in extra-time in Sydney.

Japan (2012-2015)

After assisting South Africa coach Jake White to World Cup glory in 2007, Jones returned to the international scene with Japan and led them to the 2015 World Cup. A last-minute try gave Japan a thrilling 34-32 victory over South Africa in their first game in Brighton, but they suffered a heavy defeat to Scotland and failed to advance to the knock-out stage despite wins over Samoa and the United States.

England (2015-2022)

Jones hit the ground running as England head coach, leading the country to a first Grand Slam for 13 years in 2016 and winning three Six Nations titles in total. He also guided them to the 2019 World Cup final, where they were beaten by South Africa after a memorable win over New Zealand in the semi-finals. Jones was contracted through to the 2023 World Cup but was sacked in December 2022 after a dismal autumn that concluded England’s worst year since 2008, comprising of six defeats, one draw and five wins.

Australia (Jan-Oct, 2023)

Just a month after being sacked by England, Jones returned to take charge of Australia again. However, he won only two of his nine games in charge – against minnows Georgia and Portugal – and Australia failed to qualify for the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time in their history.