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Japan score late try to extend Wales' winless run
Japan stunned Wales in Kitakyushu with a first-Test fightback that condemned the visitors to an 18th successive defeat. The ...
Wales’ nightmare worsens with 18th straight defeat as they wilt against Japan
Wales are falling apart. They just about halt the maul but Vailea breaks off and scores. Lee gets the conversion and Japan ...
Japan 24-19 Wales Live reaction as Brave Blossoms stun Matt Sherratt’s side
Defeat to Japan would see Wales fall behind their opponents in the rankings for the first time, slipping to 14th. Kick-off is ...
Japan 7-19 Wales: Tourists on course to end losing streak
Watch Scrum V Live, listen to radio commentary and follow live as Wales face hosts Japan in the first of two tour Tests.
Japan extend Wales’ losing streak to 18 Tests with tight win in boiling conditions
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.
Rugby: Test debutants spur Japan to 24-19 comeback win over Wales
Debutants Ichigo Nakakusu and Halatoa Vailea scored second-half tries and flyhalf Lee Seung Sin was flawless with the boo ...
Japan v Wales preview, teams and how to follow
BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as Wales get ready for their first Test match against Japan on Saturday.
Wales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu
Wales has lost an 18th consecutive rugby test, extending the longest losing streak by a major team in the professional era.
Wales v Japan halted just seconds into match after worrying incident
Wales' Test match versus Japan was halted just seconds into proceedings due to an injury to Ben Carter. With just 27 seconds ...
Japan 0-7 Wales: Thomas gives visitors early lead
Watch Scrum V Live, listen to radio commentary and follow live as Wales face hosts Japan in the first of two tour Tests.
Japan 24, Wales 19
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 ...