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

Wales held its 19-7 halftime lead until the start of the last quarter when Japan hatched tries by uncapped backs Ichigo Hakasusu and Halatoa Vailea — both converted from wide out by Seungsin Lee — and ...

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

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

BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as Wales get ready for their first Test match against Japan on Saturday.

More misery was heaped onto Welsh rugby on Saturday as they lost the first of two tests in Japan for an 18th successive ...

The home team’s second-ever win over the Welshmen will see Eddie Jones’ men overtake them in the Test rankings for the first time.

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

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.