Wales ended their WXV campaign on a high, beating Japan 29-5 in Kumagaya City to complete a double over the same opponents.
Wales finished their WXV run with a statement. They beat Japan 29-5 in Kumagaya City, sealing a double over the same opposition and leaving the tournament with real momentum.
The scoreline tells the story of a side in control. Japan managed a single score while Wales built a comfortable cushion, closing out the contest with the composure of a team that knew what it wanted from the final outing.
The double matters. Beating a quality opponent once is good, but doing it twice shows consistency, adaptability and a squad that can learn from one match and sharpen up for the next. For Wales, that is exactly the kind of evidence a growing side wants to carry forward.
The result also reflects the wider shift in the women's game. Teams outside the long-established rugby powerhouses are investing, competing and pushing each other harder, and tournaments like WXV give them the stage to test themselves against varied styles. Wales leave Japan with a win to be proud of and a platform to build on.
