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Eddie Jones. Regrets, sackings, Union to League converts & the 2023 World Cup loss
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- Apr 23, 2026
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Summary
Eddie Jones is one of the most polarising coaches world rugby. He has been head coach of three international rugby union teams - Australia, England and Japan. It’s a unique notch in his belt. But it’s his love for rugby league which often catches people by surprise. Growing up in La Perouse, Jones was an avid South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter and played rugby league as a youngster. One season as a kid, Jones went and watched every Souths game - home and away. And while a switch of codes took him to greatness and world recognition, Jones today remains engrossed in the NRL and his love and passion for the game have never wained. In this episode of Chiming In, Jones gives us an exclusive insight into why he remains an avid NRL fan. He shares with us his top five rugby league stars who would make it in rugby and also tips us a couple of rugby stars who could just as easily switch to the NRL. Jones also confirms how he still harbours a dream to be involved in the NRL either as a coach of Club administrator before he retires from sport. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:04 - Highlights 02:10 - Growing up with League 04:25 - Randwick Rugby 05:20 - Getting into coaching 06:40 - HC at 3 different nations 08:57 - Top 5 NRL to Union players 12:22 - Top 5 Union to League players 15:49 - What rugby has that league doesn't 19:19 - R360 21:02 - Zac Lomax 23:10 - Rugby in Japan 28:56 - Wallabies in 2026 32:45 - Money in Union 34:03 - Wallabies 2023 'mistake' 38:05 - Coaching NRL 43:39 - Coaching England 46:20 - Ball in play in NRL & Union 49:29 - League vs Union refs 50:28 - Being a teacher 52:50 - Japan retirement 53:39 - Sacking from Wallabies 57:10 - Joey Johns to Union Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.