Matsunaga, Nakakusu, Vailea Cons: Matsunaga 3 Pens: LeeWales (19) 19Tries: Thomas, penalty try, Rogers Cons: CostelowJapan ...

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

Wales wing Tom Rogers says his side will be fired up against Japan in Kobe to ensure they do not finish the season without a ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt wants his players to turn their focus to Saturday's second Test against Japan in Kobe ...

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.