Wales are hoping Japan captain Michael Leitch will not see the tourists struggling in the Kobe heat on Saturday.

Garry Ringrose and Bundee Aki have to demonstrate that they combine better than the Scottish pair of Sione Tuipulotu and Huw ...

Japan's only try fell to wing Ian Williams, who had already been capped 17 times by Australia. Wales' record victory came in 2004 when they hammered Japan 98-0 win at the Millennium Stadium.

Wales face Japan in the first Test at the Mikuni World Stadium on Saturday. For the tourists, that means a return to Welsh rugby's spiritual Japanese home, after Kitakyushu took Wales to its heart ...

Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said Thursday that beating Japan this weekend would be "massive" for his struggling side as they look to end a record losing streak.

The Dragons have signed two more players ahead of next season, including the brother of Wales international Ioan Lloyd.

Japan's only victory in 14 games against Wales came in 2013 when the 23-8 victory was masterminded by Jones during his first spell in charge. Japan are 13th in the World Rugby rankings, one place ...

Wales flankers Josh Macleod and Alex Mann have been recalled to face Japan in Kitakyushu on Saturday. Interim head coach Matt Sherratt has also brought back half-backs Kieran Hardy and Sam ...

Sport Rugby Wales Rugby Team Wales v Japan match changes announced as extreme conditions force officials to act Temperatures are set to be around 32°C on Saturday, with the humidity also a factor ...

Japan head coach Eddie Jones said "inexperience can sometimes be a blessing" as he named a young team Thursday to face struggling Wales in the first of two home Tests. Jones places faith in Japan ...

When is Japan v Wales? Japan v Wales will take place on Saturday 5th July 2025. The game takes place at the 15,300-capacity Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu, Japan.