Japan stunned Wales in Kitakyushu with a first-Test fightback that condemned the visitors to an 18th successive defeat. The ...

Wales lost again. The longest losing streak by a major test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales lost to Japan 24-19 on Saturday. Wales held its 19-7 halftime lead ...

More misery was heaped onto Welsh rugby on Saturday as they lost the first of two tests in Japan for an 18th successive ...

The home team’s second-ever win over the Welshmen will see Eddie Jones’ men overtake them in the Test rankings for the first time.

Japan 24 (Takuro Matsunaga, Ichigo Nakasusu, Halatoa Vailea tries; Seungsin Lee 3 conversions, penalty), Wales 19 (Ben Thomas, Tom Rogers tries; penalty try; Sam Costelow conversion). HT: 7-19 ...

Japan coach Eddie Jones has named eight uncapped players in his match-day 23 against ailing Wales in Kitakyushu on Saturday, ...

Wales boss Matt Sherratt said his players were “hurt” by an 18th successive Test defeat as Japan recovered from a 12-point deficit to inflict further misery on the beleaguered tourists.

Japan coach Eddie Jones says the side who cope best with gruelling conditions in Kitakyushu will win Saturday's first Test against Wales. Searing heat and humidity are expected for a match kicking ...

Wales wilted in the Kitakyushu heat to lose 24-19 to Japan and suffer an 18th successive Test defeat. First-half tries from Ben Thomas and Tom Rogers, as well as a penalty try and a Sam Costelow ...