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Wales' wing Josh Adams tries to catch the ball during a match against Japan in Kobe on Saturday.
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Jul 12, 2025
Wales look to future after ending 18-game losing run with Japan win
The Welsh survived another second-half comeback from Eddie Jones' side in Kobe to pick up their first victory since the 2023 World Cup.
Brave Blossoms head coach Eddie Jones will be relying on an inexperienced lineup again as Japan looks to beat Wales for a second time on Saturday in Kobe.
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Jul 10, 2025
Jones urges Brave Blossoms to 'create history' against Wales
The Brave Blossoms came from behind to beat the Welsh last weekend and they are now looking to claim consecutive wins over a Tier One country for the first time.
France's Sandy Baltimore celebrates after scoring her side's second goal of the match on Saturday in Zurich.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2025
France makes Euro 2025 statement against holders England
Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore netted within three minutes of each other toward the end of the first half to lead the French charge.
Brave Blossoms players celebrate after Japan beat Wales on Saturday in Kitakyushu.
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Jul 5, 2025
Brave Blossoms extend Wales losing streak to 18 with 24-19 win
Japan fought its way back into the game after a slow start to earn the win in Kitakyushu.
Eddie Jones began his second stint as Japan coach in 2023.
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Jun 19, 2025
Wales' Josh Macleod expects stiff challenge from Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms
Wales travels to Japan having lost 17 straight tests — a record for a major nation — since it last enjoyed a victory.
Eddie Jones speaks during a news conference on Thursday.
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Jun 13, 2025
Eddie Jones hoping for sweltering conditions when Japan faces wounded Wales
Wales heads to Japan having lost its last 17 tests, a record for a Tier One country in the professional era.
The Dinorwig Power Station is nestled in the mountains of Llanberis, U.K. The power station is hidden away in the North Wales mountains and has been drained down as part of a £1 billion refurbishment program to extend the life of the plant.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
May 20, 2025
The U.K.’s clean power future relies on a 100-year-old technology
For years, water has rushed through Dinorwig’s subterranean tunnels to drive vast power turbines, but the channels currently lie empty — for the first time in four decades.
Jay Rodriguez (center) scores Wrexham's first goal against Stockport County at the SToK Racecourse in Wrexham, Wales on March 22.
SOCCER
Apr 1, 2025
Wrexham reaps financial rewards of Hollywood tie-up
The club, which plays in the third tier of the English game, said it generated more than half of its record turnover from outside Europe, primarily North America.
France's Antoine Dupont runs with the ball during a practice in Marcoussis, France, on Sunday.
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Jan 30, 2025
France set to open Six Nations campaign against 'transitioning' Wales
France's results have vastly improved since Galthie took over in 2020.
Panasonic CEO Masahiro Shinada (far right) and others cut the ribbon at the unveiling of a facility to be run solely on renewable energy in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2024
Panasonic plant in U.K. to go fully renewable
The firm has installed a system to generate power using green hydrogen, produced without causing carbon dioxide emissions.
Australia rugby head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of his team's clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday.
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Nov 19, 2024
Australia not focusing on Grand Slam sweep after thrashing Wales
Sunday's result condemned Wales to a national record 11th consecutive test defeat.
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he wants to continue in his role, but would support change amid the team's struggles.
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Nov 18, 2024
Head coach Warren Gatland would support any change that helps slumping Wales
Turning to his future, with a six-day turnaround before Wales faces a daunting fixture against back-to-back world champion South Africa, Gatland said: "I don't know.
Wales' Louis Rees-Zammit competes during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Apr 11, 2024
Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit knows NFL dream with Chiefs can end at any point
Rees-Zammit said in January he was leaving rugby union to explore an NFL career and became part of the NFL International Player Pathway Program.
Argentina players celebrate after their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal win over Wales in Marseille, France, on Saturday.
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Oct 15, 2023
Argentina surges into semis with battling comeback win over Wales
The Pumas will play New Zealand in Paris next week.
Wales' Aaron Wainwright celebrates with fans after his team's win over Australia at the Rugby World Cup in Lyon, France, on Sunday.
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Sep 25, 2023
Wales blows out Australia to punch ticket to World Cup quarterfinals
Wales became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup after producing a record-breaking performance against Australia.
South Africa's Franco Mostert (top) attempts to tackle Scotland fullback Oliver Smith during their match at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille, France, on Sunday.
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Sep 11, 2023
South Africa and Wales make winning starts at Rugby World Cup
The Springboks defeated Scotland, while Wales had to hold off a late rally by Fiji.
Wales coach Warren Gatland (right) says Taulupe Faletau (not pictured) is not feeling any discomfort in his calf.
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Aug 11, 2023
Wales coach Warren Gatland expects Taulupe Faletau to play at World Cup
Wales coach Warren Gatland is "pretty confident" key backrow forward Taulupe Faletau will be fit to take his place in the squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in France.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 26, 2023
Wales come up short against England after 'harrowing' week
Saturday's Six Nations fixture in Cardiff came after a tense standoff between Wales players and the country's rugby union that nearly resulted in a strike.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 25, 2023
Wales coach Warren Gatland not concerned about team's mentality ahead of England clash
The members of the Wales national rugby team have returned to practice full of fight and eager to reverse their recent run of poor results.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 23, 2023
Wales ready to move forward after avoiding strike ahead of clash with England
Wales captain Ken Owens said he hoped the country would no longer be the 'laughing stock' of rugby.

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