Rugby
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Japan suspends rugby coach Eddie Jones for 4 games
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American investors surging into English rugby after structural switch to US-style franchise model
England backs coach Borthwick to 2027 Rugby World Cup after dismal Six Nations
Japan to play Ireland in Australia in rugby's Nations Championship in July
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) – Japan will host Ireland in a rugby Nations Championship test in Australia on July 11 as part of a doubleheader at a stadium north of Sydney after Australia takes on France.