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.

Matt Sherratt has urged Wales' players to use the 'hurt' of Saturday's loss to Japan in Kitakyushu as motivation ahead of the ...

Japan captain Michael Leitch says the first Test 24-19 win in Kitakyushu is the number one victory in his career. Eddie Jones ...

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

Wales' lineout was still a little scrappy, with the lack of clean ball having forced Sam Costelow into a crossfield kick off ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...