It’s the end of the road for Matt Sherratt, who bowed out by ending Wales’ long, miserable losing run . . . and with a warning.

Wales have won a game of rugby. The 18 match losing streak is over. Let bells toll freedom throughout the land.

He is the only Welshman left standing in the Lions squad, but now Jac Morgan wants to go further and ensure he is a Test starter against Australia.

Masochists, or perhaps stubborn believers, need to set their alarms early on Saturday for a 6.50am kick-off as Wales face Japan in the Second Test.

One of the undoubted highlights of a grim season for Welsh rugby was the Wales U20 victory over England in March at Cardiff Arms Park. They lost a re-match, but now have a chance to win the clincher.

The British and Irish Lions have never started a Test match without a Welsh player in the starting line-up, a record that stretches back to 1899. Jac Morgan is striving to keep that run intact.

After 18 straight defeats, Wales go again on Saturday, with a new No.10 but lots of familiar doubts as they look for revenge in the second Test against Japan.

Jac Morgan did not play against the ACT Brumbies but that may not have been a bad thing, when it comes to Test selection for the British and Irish Lions.

The British and Irish Lions continue their Australian tour on Wednesday with a match against the ACT Brumbies in Canberra, where reputations and Test spots may be won and lost.

She was the poster girl for Wales Women’s forwards after a dramatic Test breakthrough, before injuries took their toll. But now Sisilia Tuipulotu has returned.

It has been a disappointing World Rugby U20 Championship so far for Wales, who must now aim for fifth place in Italy.

Wherever you look in Welsh rugby there are new lows, uchartered depths. There's a record losing streak of 18 matches, a record low world ranking of 14, and now no Welsh players in a Lions team.

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.