Eddie initially began as a player in the game, competing as a hooker for Randwick and New South Wales. Having competed against the British and Irish Lions, Eddie has built invaluable knowledge of the inner workings of the game which he is able to incorporate into both his proficiency as a coach and as a motivational speaker. Eddie began coaching the sport in 1994, travelling to Japan where he acted as a coach at the Tokai University and for Suntory Sungoliath. After coaching for a number of other teams, Eddie was appointed as the Head Coach of England in 2015. Eddie’s most prominent role as Head Coach saw him lead the team through the 2019 Rugby World Cup. England was able to achieve significant victory under the leadership of Eddie, with Eddie leading them to their first World Cup Final since 2007 and they claimed the semi-final win over the world-champion Australian team.
Eddie has continually developed teams to ensure that their players are performing at their peak. In 2016 he was pivotal in leading England to their first Grand Slam after 13 years, inspiring the team to work together and maximise their performance to beat their opponents at the 2016 Six Nations Championships. Unfortunately, Eddie has not always been successful in leading the team to victory, accepting defeat in the 2017 Six Nation Championships. However, Eddie is able to incorporate such defeat in his deliveries as a popular rugby speaker, supplying a realistic tale of the game and the challenges players face in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
In 2001 Eddie was appointed as the Head Coach of the Australian National team. As always Eddie lead this team to victory, winning at the 2001 Tri Nations. Eddie has also coached South African team Springbok. He led the team during their performance at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, claiming the win and displaying once again his impressive skillset in leadership. The Wallabies, Saracens and the Japan National Team have also been fortunate to reap the benefits of Eddie’s illustrious coaching career. In 2015 he was able to lead the Japan National team to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, sparking change within the team by reducing the number of foreign players and encouraging Japan to play in their own style.
As a rugby speaker, Eddie has a plethora of stories to engage audiences with during his public addresses. A career that demands responsibility, Eddie is able to deliver countless life lessons built throughout his illustrious career. From leadership to teamwork, peak performance to performing under pressure there is little that Eddie is not able to cover about the fast-paced sport. Personable and suitable for a range of events, Eddie Jones is a must-have rugby speaker for your event.
