Japan add to Wales’ woes

Eddie Jones’ Japan extended Wales’s record losing streak to 18 games after winning the first of their two Tests on Saturday thanks to a furious second-half fightback. First-half tries from Ben Thomas, Tom Rogers and a penalty try looked to have put Wales …

Gilas Women fall to Japan, bow out of contention in Jones Cup

A new low for Wales: Jones’s Japan inflict 18th loss in a row

Wales still cannot win a rugby match. This incomprehensible defeat, having been 19-7 up at half-time, makes it 18 on the trot and this was probably the worst loss of the lot, given that this was a critically inexperienced Japanese side, with eight …

Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dispel rumours of imminent disaster

The Japanese government on Saturday warned of the possibility of additional strong earthquakes in the waters southwest of the country's main islands, following recent seismic activity near Kyushu. Authorities said that while the risk of further tremors …

Wales fall to Japan as losing streak extends to 18 Tests

Japan stormed back in the second half to beat Wales 24-19 on Kyushu Island on Saturday, extending the visitors' record losing streak to 18 Test matches. Japan were 19-7 down at the break before two second half tries saw them come back to overhaul the …

Japan opens first polling stations in Taiwan for upper house vote

Taipei, July 5 (CNA) Japanese nationals living in Taiwan were able to cast early votes in Japan's House of Councillors election at a polling station in Taipei on Saturday, the first time they have ever been able to cast a vote in a Japanese election in …

Wales captain close to tears as coach refuses to blame Japan defeat on heat

Wales captain Dewi Lake was left close to tears after the defeat to Japan in Kitakyushu, as interim head coach Matt Sherratt said the heat wasn't to blame for their 18th Test defeat in a row. Wales had been leading 19-7 at half-time thanks to scores …

It hurts – Matt Sherratt urges Wales to use latest defeat by Japan as ‘fuel’

Sherratt’s side led 19-7 at the interval in Kitakyushu through tries from Ben Thomas and Tom Rogers, as well as a penalty try, and were in sight of claiming Wales’ first win for 21 months. But Eddie Jones’ Brave Blossoms stormed back in sweltering …

Volcano eruption, series of earthquakes in Japan: Is manga artist’s prediction coming true?

A series of earthquakes near Japan’s remote Tokara Islands, along with a major eruption from a long-dormant volcano, has further fuelled speculation about a disaster striking Japan on July 5. This speculation is partly driven by manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, …

A 5,4 Magnitude quake shakes south-western Japan islands

Tokyo, SANA- A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 5,4 rattled islands in south-western Japan, the latest in a series of temblors that have prompted some residents to evacuate. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency ” The quake struck off the …