Japan has suspended rugby coach Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials. He will miss the team's Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4.
Japan's rugby team has suspended head coach Eddie Jones for verbally abusing match officials.
The suspension means Jones will miss Japan's first game in the Nations Championship.
That match pits the Brave Blossoms against Italy on July 4 in Tokyo.
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Sweden's national football team faces Japan in its final group stage match at the World Cup. Coach Graham Potter is aware of yellow card suspension threats.
Japan beat Italy 27-10 to open their Nations Championship campaign with a win in Tokyo on Saturday, as coach Eddie Jones served a suspension.
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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he will take time to reflect on his position after the team exited the World Cup in the last 32. The Samurai Blue finished second in their group before losing to Brazil.
Japan and Sweden have confirmed their starting teams for today's World Cup 2026 Group F match in Dallas.
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Japan secured a 4-0 win over Tunisia, moving closer to the knockout stage. The team became the first Asian side to score four goals in a single World Cup match.
South Africa's Springboks have ended their alignment camp in Cape Town after meetings to prepare for the upcoming international rugby season. Coach Rassie Erasmus received a national honour during the period but could not attend the ceremony due to team duties. The squad is set to face the Barbarians next month before tests against England.
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The day after Sweden’s heaviest World Cup defeat in 76 years, the national team gathers outside Dallas. Players voice disappointment but stress that everything remains in their own hands ahead of the match against Japan.