Rugby

Wales losing streak up to 18 tests after losing to Japan in boiling Kitakyushu

KITAKYUSHU, Japan (AP) — Wales lost again. The longest losing streak by a major test rugby team in the professional era was extended to 18 matches when Wales lost to Japan 24-19 on Saturday.

Jul 5, 2025 1:03 AM Read more >

Scotland holds on to beat the New Zealand Maori 29-26 in a thrilling start to its Pacific tour

WHANGAREI, New Zealand (AP) — Scotland conceded a try after only 40 seconds but rallied to score four tries including a double to scrumhalf George Horne to hold out the New Zealand Maori 29-26 Saturday in the opening match of its South Pacific tour.

Jul 4, 2025 11:51 PM Read more >

Fiji coach Byrne will reconnect with rugby's youngest new star Sua'ali'i in Wallabies test

NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Rugby's newest star, 21-year-old Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i, is well-known to Fiji coach Mick Byrne.

Jul 4, 2025 5:31 PM Read more >