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60 - 17
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Saitama Wild Knights vs Tokyo Sungoliath

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kenta Fukuda bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

79'

Saitama Wild Knights decided to go for goal with Lachlan Boshier taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Kenji Sato comes on.

76'

Craig Millar comes off.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Takuya Yamasawa took full advantage.

74'
Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa has kicked a conversion.

73'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kyohei Yamasawa leads to a try for Saitama Wild Knights

72'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Asaeli Ai Valu getting some game time.

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Lisala Kisina Finau being replaced.

70'
Conversion

The Saitama Wild Knights supporters go wild as Kyohei Yamasawa successfully kicks the conversion.

69'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Atsushi Sakate places the ball down for the try.

69'
Yellow Card

Sam Cane (Tokyo Sungoliath) is shown a yellow card

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Vince Aso took full advantage.

67'
Yellow Card

Cheslin Kolbe (Tokyo Sungoliath) is shown a yellow card

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ryuji Noguchi goes through the gap.

66'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Ryoto Nakamura coming on.

65'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Shogo Nakano coming off.

65'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Kenta Fukuda coming on.

65'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Yutaka Nagare coming off.

65'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Ryuji Noguchi coming on.

65'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Tomoki Osada coming off.

65'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Vince Aso coming on.

65'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Damian de Allende coming off.

65'
Conversion

The Saitama Wild Knights supporters go wild as Kyohei Yamasawa successfully kicks the conversion.

65'
Try

A stunning solo try from Itsuki Onishi

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Itsuki Onishi goes through the gap.

64'

Jack Cornelsen sets up the try.

64'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Esei Haangana comes onto the field.

62'

Lood de Jager departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

62'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Sione Lavemai comes onto the field.

62'

Sam Jeffries departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

62'
Conversion

The Tokyo Sungoliath supporters go wild as Cheslin Kolbe successfully kicks the conversion.

62'
Try

Great hands by Tokyo Sungoliath leads to a try for Seiya Ozaki

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Seiya Ozaki goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Mikiya Takamoto is finished off with a try.

61'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Itsuki Onishi comes onto the field.

60'

Ben Gunter departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

60'

What a run here by Koki Takeyama as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Jack Cornelsen as they get over the gainline!

56'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Kyohei Yamasawa kicks the conversion.

56'
Try

Liam Mitchell scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Liam Mitchell as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Kyohei Yamasawa.

55'
Penalty Goal

Kyohei Yamasawa does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Kienori Go comes on.

51'

Kosuke Horikoshi comes off.

51'

Craig Millar comes on.

51'

Keita Inagaki comes off.

51'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Lisala Kisina Finau getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Asaeli Ai Valu being replaced.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Taiki Koyama getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Yuta Takagi being replaced.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Kenji Sato being replaced.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Keita Inagaki getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Craig Millar being replaced.

49'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Mikiya Takamoto getting some game time.

49'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Keisuke Moriya being replaced.

49'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Atsuki Yamamoto getting some game time.

49'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Kenta Kobayashi being replaced.

49'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Kan Nakano getting some game time.

47'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Sanshiro Kihara being replaced.

47'

Takuya Yamasawa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Shogo Nakano makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Shogo Nakano makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Tamati Ioane comes onto the field.

40'

Koji Iino departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The left post denies Kyohei Yamasawa from adding the extras.

37'
Try

An interception for Saitama Wild Knights allows Lood de Jager to race clear for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Lood de Jager being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Yuta Takagi being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'
Try

Kotaro Matsushima goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kotaro Matsushima bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

24'

Yutaka Nagare played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seiya Ozaki bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

22'
Penalty Goal

Kyohei Yamasawa does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'
Conversion

Kyohei Yamasawa converts the try.

16'
Try

Liam Mitchell scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Koki Takeyama took full advantage.

14'
Conversion

Kyohei Yamasawa converts the try.

12'
Try

Tomoki Osada scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomoki Osada took full advantage.

11'
Penalty Goal

Cheslin Kolbe kicks the penalty.

9'
Conversion

Kyohei Yamasawa has kicked a conversion.

4'
Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Damian de Allende

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian de Allende goes through the gap.

3'

Liam Mitchell sets up the try.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Saitama Wild Knights v Tokyo Sungoliath
Japan Rugby League One - Round 18
Sat 10th May 2025, 01:30am EDT
Kumagaya Rugby Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +43
Saitama Wild Knights
Tokyo Sungoliath
Saitama Wild Knights
Time in lead
Tokyo Sungoliath
79
Mins in lead
0
99%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
65%
Possession Last 10 min
35%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
60 - 17
73'
58 - 17
72'
53 - 17
69'
51 - 17
69'
67'
46 - 17
66'
46 - 17
46 - 17
65'
44 - 17
64'
62'
39 - 17
61'
39 - 15
39 - 10
56'
37 - 10
55'
32 - 10
53'
Half Time
29 - 10
36'
25'
24 - 10
24'
24 - 8
24 - 3
19'
21 - 3
16'
19 - 3
15'
14 - 3
12'
12 - 3
11'
9'
7 - 3
7 - 0
4'
5 - 0
3'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.3
13
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Saitama Wild Knights
Tokyo Sungoliath
More Less More
13
22m Entries
7
4.38
22m Conversion
2
13
Line Breaks
6
108
Carries
120
52
Kicks
38
390
Post Contact Meters
376

Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights
Tokyo Sungoliath
More Less More
14
Dominant Tackles
4
160
Tackles Made
101
34
Tackles Missed
33
9
Turnovers Won
2
5
Tackle Turnover
2
9
Tackle Offload Allowed
8

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
75%
69%
3-6 secs
25%
30%
6+ secs
0%
1%
75
Rucks Won
95

Last 5 Penalties

60'
66'
67'
67'
80'
Saitama Wild Knights
Tokyo Sungoliath

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