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Kirwan interested in Ulster post Ex-Japan coach John Kirwan has admitted he would be interested in taking on the vacant Ulster head coach spot if approached http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159168.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159168.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:43:43 GMT Ulster to end McLaughlin reign? Brian McLaughlin's days at Ulster are said to be numbered, according to reports in the Irish press on Tuesday http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/158544.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/158544.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:38:56 GMT Jones appointed Japan boss The Japanese Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has officially announced Eddie Jones as the man to succeed John Kirwan as national team head coach http://www.espnscrum.com/other/rugby/story/156598.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/other/rugby/story/156598.html Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:23:56 GMT Jones set to take Japan role Former Australia coach <A href="http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/player/88961.html">Eddie Jones</a> is on the verge of taking the helm of the Japanese national side, according to reports http://www.espnscrum.com/other/rugby/story/156350.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/other/rugby/story/156350.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:32:36 GMT Kirwan eyes England caretaker role John Kirwan has expressed his interest in guiding England through the forthcoming Six Nations on an interim basis http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/155254.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/155254.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:58:59 GMT Hansen faces competition for All Blacks post Current New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen reportedly faces compeition from at least two other candidates in his bid to become the next All Blacks boss http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/155127.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/newzealand/rugby/story/155127.html Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:39:57 GMT Kirwan wants England job Former Japan coach John Kirwan has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant England job http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/154946.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/154946.html Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:58:55 GMT Kirwan calls for Asian tour Former Japan coach and All Blacks international John Kirwan has called on the Tier 1 rugby nations to help take the game worldwide arguing that they have a "sense of responsibility" to the sport http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152892.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152892.html Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:57:12 GMT Deja vu all over again It is very much a case of history repeating itself as the All Blacks and France collide in Auckland on Sunday evening for the right to lift the Webb Ellis Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152475.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152475.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:57:30 GMT Japan line up Jones as new coach Former Australia coach Eddie Jones is reportedly in line to take over as head coach of Japan http://www.espnscrum.com/other/rugby/story/152324.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/other/rugby/story/152324.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:13:51 GMT Jones keen on Japan job Former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has confirmed his interest in succeeding John Kirwan as Japan head coach http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152250.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152250.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:02:48 GMT Kirwan to step down as Japan coach Former New Zealand international John Kirwan has confirmed he will step down as coach of Japan when his contract expires in December http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152178.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/152178.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:57:25 GMT Kirwan considers options John Kirwan refused to be drawn on his immediate future following Japan's exit from the Rugby World Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/150468.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/150468.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:48:29 GMT Injury ravaged Japan opt for change Japan coach John Kirwan has recalled 13 of the side which impressed against France for Wednesday's match with Tonga http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149661.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149661.html Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:37:25 GMT Henry hails wonderful Williams New Zealand coach Graham Henry hailed the impact made by Sonny Bill Williams after his side's emphatic 83-7 victory over Japan in Hamilton on Friday http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149298.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149298.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:59:40 GMT Rampant All Blacks crush Japan New Zealand made it two wins from two in the Rugby World Cup with a 83-7 victory over Japan in their clash at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149280.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149280.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:50:35 GMT Japan face mammoth task Hosts New Zealand look to make it two from two against John Kirwan's Japan in Auckland on Friday http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149080.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/149080.html Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:41:05 GMT All Blacks eye easy pickings New Zealand will look to continue their historical dominance over Japan when the two sides meet in Hamilton on Friday http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/148871.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/148871.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:57:22 GMT Lievremont calls for French improvement France coach Marc Lievremont conceded that while he was happy to record an opening win over Japan he has much to ponder ahead of their next World Cup clash http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/148686.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/148686.html Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:10:20 GMT Ives ruled out of World Cup Japan's Justin Ives has been replaced in the squad by Yuji Kitagawa as the New Zealand-born second row has struggled to recover from an injury to his left knee http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/148570.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/148570.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:32:46 GMT