Wales held on to end their 18-match losing Test run with a hard-fought 31-22 victory over Japan.

Wales hold on for a first international win in 644 days as they end their 18-match Test losing run by defeating Japan 31-22 ...

THEY made hard work of it, but the wait is over. Wales' Test losing streak ended at 18 after they held on for a 31-22 victory against Japan.

Watch, listen and follow live text updates as Wales look to end their long losing run when they take Japan in the second Test.

Beginning on the cobbled streets of Heptonstall before descending sharply into the wooded valleys of Hardcastle Crags somewhat lulling runners ...

Like they did in the opener, Matt Sherratt’s men began the match impressively and ... A couple of dominant drives took them to within metres of the line and Hardy was on hand to reward their pressure ...

Played under the closed roof of the Noevir Stadium, Wales scored three first-half tries, with Josh Adams opening the scoring ...