RFU apologies for Jones' criticism of match officials


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Wales - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - March 7, 2020 England head coach Eddie Jones during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Toby Melville

(Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has apologised for England coach Eddie Jones' criticism of match officials after his team's 33-30 win over Wales in the Six Nations earlier this month.

Jones was infuriated by a late red card for Manu Tuilagi before Wales scored two tries and 14 unanswered points in the final minutes of the match on March 7.

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