Wales have slumped to record low ranking of 14th in the world following their defeat to Japan at the weekend, but coach Matt Sherratt insists the tide will turn.

Wales looked on course to end their woeful run of Test defeats until a second-half fightback by Japan extended Welsh woes.

Despite leading early on in the second-half, Wales Under-20s were ultimately beaten by France Under-20s in their second pool stage match of the U20 World Championship in Italy.

Matt Sherratt has named his starting XV for Wales' crunch fixture with Japan on Saturday as they aim to end their 17-match losing streak.

Jack Woods discusses his decision to leave Dragons to join Bath as Wales Under-20s go in search of a shock win against France in round two of the U20 World Championship in Italy.

Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara was among those to heap praise on Jac Morgan following the Welshman's try-scoring display for the British and Irish Lions against the Queensland Reds.

Wales' four regions have discovered their European opponents for the 2025-26 season after the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup group stage draws were made in Dublin on Tuesday.

Welsh rugby has faced numerous challenges over the past few years, but Dewi Lake has just one thing on his mind as Wales prepare to face Japan in a two-Test summer series.

The Wales squad for the Women’s U20’s Six Nations Summer Series in Ystrad Mynach has been announced.

Wales had been in a commanding position in their World Rugby U20 Championships opener but were ultimately beaten by Los Pumitas.

Jac Morgan is the sole remaining Welshman on the British and Irish Lions tour after it was confirmed Tomos Williams would play no further part for Andy Farrell's side due to a hamstring injury.

Eddie Jones and Matt Sherratt are both in need of victories as Wales face Japan in a double header in July.

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams faces a race to be fit for the British and Irish Lions' first Test against Australia after being withdrawn through injury in his side's victory against Western Force.

Louie Trevett says childhood hero and Bristol Bears team-mate Ellis Genge has given him some telling advice ahead of the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.

Rising Scarlet Harry Thomas enjoyed a fantastic Six Nations, but he is targeting an even greater 2025-26 season with Wales Under-20s and Scarlets.

There is no Jac Morgan in the Lions team for their opening game in Australia, but the Western Force fixture is a major opportunity for Tomos Williams.

It was the new trophy on the block last season, but the Super Rugby Cymru tournament is now all about a title defence for inaugural winners Newport.

Gethin Jenkins looked as though he had been and gone through international rugby, but now he’s back and heading with Wales to Japan.

The Lions have landed in Australia and are into the usual rounds of meet and greet and worrying about injured players.

In a new era for Wales, there are only a few familiar faces. One of those is Josh Adams, who insists the team is well prepared to end the losing streak this summer.