In 2008, he had a brief spell at Saracens in England's Premiership, before returning to Suntory Sungoliath for a second spell which culminated in winning the 2011–12 Top League championship. In 1998 he returned to Australia, taking charge of ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby and also coached the Queensland Reds in the 2007 Super Rugby season. He continued his career in Japan between 19 for Tokai University, as an assistant to the Japan national team and for Suntory Sungoliath. Jones played as a hooker for Sydney club Randwick and New South Wales and began coaching Randwick in 1994. He led England to the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when they were beaten by South Africa. In November 2015, Jones was appointed head coach of England and led them to win the 20 Six Nations Championships, becoming only the second national team to be unbeaten in a calendar year. He was an advisor with South Africa when the Springboks won the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and from 2012 to 2015 he coached Japan, leading them in the 2015 Rugby World Cup and an upset win over South Africa. He coached Australia between 20, taking the team to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final. He previously coached Australia, Japan and England. He most recently coached the Australia national team from January until October 2023. Edward Jones (born 30 January 1960) is an Australian rugby union coach and former player.
