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.

Defeat to Japan would see Wales fall behind their opponents in the rankings for the first time, slipping to 14th. Kick-off is ...

Brave Blossoms boss Eddie Jones said he had hoped for a hot day to "run Wales off their feet" and the oppressive conditions - ...

Matt Sherratt's side travelled to Kobe on Sunday ahead of next Saturday's clash at Noevir Stadium. The second Test against ...

Wales are falling apart. They just about halt the maul but Vailea breaks off and scores. Lee gets the conversion and Japan ...

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

The first Test of Wales' summer tour of Japan was played in extreme heat and humidity, with cooling breaks in each half as ...

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

Wales' record losing run extended to 18 Tests as they were beaten 24-19 by Japan in extremely hot and humid conditions in ...

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

When you compare Japan's rugby union team with their American football team in terms of success, you have to go with Toshiaki Abe's crew. They have won a couple of IFAF World Cups.

With time almost up on the clock, Japan rolled the dice on England’s south coast. A successful kick at goal could have secured a draw against two-time world champion South Africa – a ...