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

A 24-19 defeat to Japan results in a record 18th Test defeat for Wales in a losing streak that now stretches back 21 months.

Japan came from behind in the second half to beat Wales in Kitakyushu and condemn the visitors to an 18th successive Test ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Flanker Josh Macleod will earn a first cap in almost three years when he starts for Wales against Japan in Kitakyushu on ...

That has been the message on billboards - and on T-shirts worn by some locals - in Kitakyushu this week. Wales face Japan in the first Test at the Mikuni World Stadium 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.