Japan overturn 19-7 halftime deficit to beat Wales 24-19 in sweltering Test opener

Wales are closing in on two years without a win, but opportunity knocks against a Brave Blossoms side who have also been misfiring.

Matt Sherratt resumes as Wales interim head coach for Japan tour, aiming to end a 17-match losing streak.

Japan will host Wales for a two-test series in July, part of their 2025 domestic rugby schedule under Eddie Jones.

The fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One has kicked off with unprecedented global interest in the country’s three-tier professional club competition.

England make two changes for final autumn Test against Japan, with George Furbank and Tom Curry joining the starting XV.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made late adjustments to his squad for the upcoming clash against Japan at Twickenham, following injuries to key players.

France powers past Japan 52-12 in eight-try victory at Stade de France, gearing up for All Blacks clash.

Antoine Dupont returns as captain for France's autumn test against Japan, aiming to lead Les Tricolores to victory.

The All Blacks defeated Japan 64-19 in a dominant performance, scoring 10 tries in their Yokohama Test match.

New All Blacks captain Patrick Tuipulotu aims to avoid a historic upset against Japan in his first match as skipper.

Patrick Tuipulotu to captain the All Blacks against Japan in Tokyo with debuts for Peter Lakai and Ruben Love.

Injuries force All Blacks squad changes for Japan and Europe tours as Peter Lakai and Josh Lord join the lineup.

Scotland international Richie Gray is set to play under Steve Hansen and Ian Foster after he was signed by Japan's Toyota Verblitz.

Springbok winger Kurt Lee Arendse signs with Japan's Sagamihara Dynaboars for the upcoming Rugby League One season.

Japan came up with a eight try performance as they thrashed Canada 55-28 in the Pacific Nations Cup opener in Vancouver.

Japan head coach Eddie Jones has named Harumichi Tatekawa as the captain for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.

All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara will be heading overseas to Japan at the end of the year after signing a three-year deal with Black Rams Tokyo.

Japan head coach Eddie Jones said he is positive about his side's chances despite losing all the three Tests this year.

NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu have announced the signing of Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell ahead of the new season.