Japan Rugby in the news: Jones suspended for verbal abuse, misses Nations Championship opener vs Italy on July 4. JRFU governs Japan rugby since 1926.
The Japan Rugby Football Union has suspended Eddie Jones, citing ethics violations during a Japan Under-23 tour in Australia. Jones has accepted the sanctions, including a six-week ban and a salary reduction, which bars him from several upcoming matches, including Japan’s Nations Championship opener against Italy on July 4.