England coach Eddie Jones has won the prestigious Rugby Union Writers’ Club Pat Marshall Memorial Award as the sport’s personality of the year for 2016.
Jones was recognised at the club’s annual dinner in central London and follows in the footsteps of winners including Jonah Lomu, Jonny Wilkinson, Martin Johnson and Dan Carter.
The Australian oversaw an outstanding maiden year as England coach after masterminding a perfect run of 13 successive Test victories, including a grand slam and series whitewash of Australia.
Jones, who is contracted until the end of Japan 2019, took over in the wake of the 2015 World Cup debacle and has lifted England to second in the global rankings.
Ben Ryan won the Special Award after coaching Fiji to their first Olympic gold medal at Rio 2016.
Neil Back
Roar Rookie
Thanks Chook. And the very same to you.
Machooka
Roar Guru
Bravo Neil... and welcome back. Happy NY 'sir' :)
ebop
Guest
Breaking news.... Eddie Jones wiped his bum
Neil Back
Roar Rookie
He'd have to be chuffed with confirmation he simply has a personality you'd think What is it now, something like 22 months before he'll earn his 'Sir Eddie'?
Machooka
Roar Guru
Fabulous for Eddie to have had it confirmed he is indeed a 'sport's personality'... he now just needs to be recognised as a coach. Likewise, well done Ben Ryan for coaching Fiji to their historical Olympic gold medal in the Sevens in Rio 2016!