BlackRams Tokyo

34 - 36

Full Time

Toyota Verblitz

BlackRams Tokyo vs Toyota Verblitz

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Tiaan Falcon converts the try.

81'

Try

Kenta Fukuda goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kenta Fukuda bursts through to advance the Toyota Verblitz attack.

80'

Toshiya Takahashi comes on.

78'

Shota Yamamoto comes off.

78'

BlackRams Tokyo go for goal with Matt McGahan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

BlackRams Tokyo are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Taichi Chiba picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Rob Thompson getting some game time.

72'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Viliame Tuidraki being replaced.

72'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Isaiah Mapusua getting some game time.

72'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Michael Allardice being replaced.

72'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Shunsuke Asaoka getting some game time.

72'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Shogo Miura being replaced.

72'

Matt McGahan takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

72'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Nathan Hughes places the ball down for the try.

70'

Toyota Verblitz sub Yusuke Kizu comes onto the field.

64'

Runya Che departs for Toyota Verblitz.

64'

Conversion

The BlackRams Tokyo supporters go wild as Matt McGahan successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

BlackRams Tokyo are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nathan Hughes touching down.

59'

Ryusei Kato comes on for Toyota Verblitz.

56'

Yoshikatsu Hikosaka leaves the field.

56'

Josh Goodhue comes on for BlackRams Tokyo.

56'

Mike Stolberg leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tiaan Falcon kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Viliame Tuidraki to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Viliame Tuidraki as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Willie Le Roux.

54'

What a run here by Taichi Takahashi as they get over the gainline!

54'

William Tupou comes on.

52'

Pieter-Steph du Toit comes off.

52'

BlackRams Tokyo make a substitution with Nathan Hughes coming on.

40'

BlackRams Tokyo make a substitution with Junpei Yukawa coming off.

40'

BlackRams Tokyo make a substitution with Taichi Chiba coming on.

40'

BlackRams Tokyo make a substitution with Paddy Ryan coming off.

40'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Shuhei Yamaguchi coming on.

40'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Charlie Lawrence coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Toyota Verblitz sub Charlie Lawrence comes onto the field.

37'

Shuhei Yamaguchi departs for Toyota Verblitz.

37'

Conversion

Matt McGahan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for BlackRams Tokyo as Mike Stolberg goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Shota Yamamoto.

36'

Fabulous play by BlackRams Tokyo has led to Yuta Kurihara being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Shuhei Yamaguchi comes on for Toyota Verblitz.

32'

Charlie Lawrence leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Taichi Takahashi breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Taichi Takahashi breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Tiaan Falcon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Michael Allardice scores from close range.

28'

Kenta Fukuda played a key part in that try.

28'

Trouble here as Kazuki Himeno breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Pieter-Steph du Toit breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amanaki Lotoahea bursts through to advance the BlackRams Tokyo attack.

24'

Conversion

Tiaan Falcon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Toyota Verblitz are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Yoshikatsu Hikosaka picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yoshikatsu Hikosaka bursts through to advance the Toyota Verblitz attack.

20'

BlackRams Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Kohei Horigome getting some game time.

20'

BlackRams Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Daisuke Nishikawa being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Matt McGahan converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by BlackRams Tokyo results in a try for Siope Lolo Tavo

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Siope Lolo Tavo took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Shota Yamamoto is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Isaac Lucas took full advantage.

14'

Penalty Goal

Tiaan Falcon makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Taichi Takahashi took full advantage.

Tiaan Falcon has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Toyota Verblitz are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Yoshikatsu Hikosaka touching down.

Penalty Goal

Matt McGahan has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Daisuke Nishikawa goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 BlackRams Tokyo v Toyota Verblitz 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 15th April 2023, 10:00pm PDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Toyota Verblitz win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

15%

% Of Game In Lead

72%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Falcon

81'

34 - 36

Fukuda

80'

34 - 34

Chiba

34 - 29

76'

Hughes

29 - 29

70'

McGahan

24 - 29

60'

Hughes

22 - 29

59'

Falcon

56'

17 - 29

Tuidraki

55'

17 - 27

Half Time

McGahan

17 - 22

37'

Stolberg

15 - 22

36'

Falcon

29'

10 - 22

Allardice

28'

10 - 20

Falcon

21'

10 - 15

Hikosaka

20'

10 - 13

McGahan

10 - 8

15'

Tavo

8 - 8

14'

Falcon

13'

3 - 8

Hikosaka

3 - 5

McGahan

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

BlackRams Tokyo

Toyota Verblitz

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Defence Profile

BlackRams Tokyo

Toyota Verblitz

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

59%

3-6 secs

18%

26%

6+ secs

36%

Rucks Won

BlackRams Tokyo vs Toyota Verblitz Kick Off Times & TV Channel

BlackRams Tokyo face off against Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One Round 15 on Sat 15th April 2023 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:00. In South Africa it’s at 07:00 SAST, 17:00 NZST in New Zealand, 15:00 AEST in Australia and 22:00 EST in the US.

BlackRams Tokyo won the last encounter but BlackRams Tokyo are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Toyota Verblitz in 3rd and BlackRams Tokyo in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

BlackRams Tokyo vs Toyota Verblitz Squads

The official squads for BlackRams Tokyo vs Toyota Verblitz will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.