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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Japan coach Eddie Jones says the side who adapt best to gruelling conditions in Kitakyushu will win the first Test against ...

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.