Japan suspends rugby coach Eddie Jones for 4 games for verbally abusing match officials‎

Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones was suspended for four matches and had a salary reduction Wednesday for verbally abusing match officials during the under-23 team's tour of Australia last month. Jones said he accepted the sanctions given by the Japan Rugby Football Union, acknowledging his “inappropriate remarks … caused discomfort to local match officials and other related parties.” “I would like to offer my sincere apologies to everyone involved,” Jones said in a statement.