Wales have climbed two places in the latest World Rugby rankings after ending their 644-day wait for a Test victory at the weekend.

Wales, Spain and Belgium joined the Wallabies in climbing the rankings, while an African nation has sunk to new depths.

The Lions have now called up a total of 44 players on tour, and only one Welshman remains as part of the squad ...

The Welsh rugby men's campaign finished with some success when it had experienced frequent failure during the past 12 months.

Wales fly-half Dan Edwards says the tourists proved their character after being written off by defeating Japan in Kobe.

BBC Sport pundits had their say on the long-awaited win in Japan and what next for Welsh rugby. "Relief, that's the word ...

Wales has finally won a rugby test and snapped an 18-match international losing streak when it held off Japan 31-22 in Kobe.

Welsh relief greeted the end of their record losing streak when Saturday’s 31-22 victory over Japan spared them the ignominy of going down as the worst side in test rugby.

Wales 31 (Kieran Hardy 2, Josh Adams, Dan Edwards tries; Edwards 4 conversions, penalty), Japan 22 (Shuhei Takeuchi, Warner Dearns, Dylan Riley tries; Seungsin Lee 2 conversions, penalty). HT: 21-10 ...

The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can't prevent concussion. If so, why wear it ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The All Blacks are at a crossroads as they head into Saturday’s second rugby test against France.