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Japan Rugby League One confirmed the death of Fijian-born player Saimoni Vunilagi, a forward for second-division Kyuden Voltex, after he was hospitalized with heatstroke symptoms. The league expressed condolences and pledged support for the family and club.
Spears Tokyo Bay held off a late surge from Saitama Wild Knights to win 26-24 and advance to the Japan Rugby League One final. The team will now face Kobe Steelers for the championship in what promises to be a thrilling title match.
The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has suspended Eddie Jones for four matches and cut his pay for verbally abusing a referee during the Japan U23 tour in Australia. The 65-year-old coach, who led Japan to a historic World Cup victory in 2015, had insulted a match official during a game last month. The JRFU said the penalty was necessary to uphold discipline.
The Japan Rugby Football Union suspended Eddie Jones for four matches and docked his pay after he verbally abused match officials during an Australia tour in April. Jones accepted the punishment and apologised for his inappropriate comments.
