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

Wales has lost an 18th consecutive rugby test, extending the longest losing streak by a major team in the professional era.

Debutants Ichigo Nakakusu and Halatoa Vailea scored second-half tries and flyhalf Lee Seung Sin was flawless with the boo ...

Wales reveal their devastation at wilting in the Kitakyushu heat to lose 24-19 to Japan and suffer a record 18th successive ...

These are your evening rugby headlines on Saturday, July 5.

More misery was heaped onto Welsh rugby on Saturday as they lost the first of two tests in Japan for an 18th successive defeat, leaving them ruing missed chances to secure a first win in 18 months.

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 ...

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

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 ...