Japan ban head coach Eddie Jones for four games after ‘verbal abuse’ on Australia tour

May 13, 2026 - 13:05
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Japan ban head coach Eddie Jones for four games after ‘verbal abuse’ on Australia tour
  • Jones will miss Japan’s Nations Championship opener

  • Australian apologises for ‘some inappropriate remarks’

Japan have suspended their head coach, Eddie Jones, for four games and cut his salary for “verbal abuse directed at local officials” during a tour in Australia. Jones will miss Japan’s Nations Championship opener against Italy on 4 July, the fourth game of his ban.

The Japan Rugby Football Union said the 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary regulations during a Japan Under-23 tour in April. “These measures relate to incidences of verbal abuse directed at local match officials,” it said.

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