Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

14 - 34

Full Time

Shizuoka BlueRevs

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Shizuoka BlueRevs

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joshua Nohra bursts through to advance the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners attack.

77'

Koji Okamura comes on.

76'

Takumi Yoshimoto comes off.

76'

Keitaro Hitora comes on.

76'

Will Genia comes off.

76'

Kotaro Takahashi comes on.

76'

Kenta Tanaka comes off.

76'

Tomokazu Kira comes on.

76'

Kakeru Okumura comes off.

76'

Kanta Shikao comes on.

76'

Hiroto Kobayashi comes off.

76'

Richmond Tongatama comes on.

76'

Takeshi Hino comes off.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Sho Kiyohara took full advantage.

74'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Bunkei Kaku getting some game time.

72'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Heiichiro Ito being replaced.

72'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Shintaro Okamoto getting some game time.

72'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Kazuhiro Kawata being replaced.

72'

Sho Kiyohara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Shizuoka BlueRevs results in a try for Malo Tuitama

70'

That's a great try assist by Viliami Tahitu'a.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Viliami Tahitu'a took full advantage.

70'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners make a substitution with Lata Tangimana coming on.

66'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners make a substitution with Kota Mitake coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Shizuoka BlueRevs supporters go wild as Sho Kiyohara successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Shizuoka BlueRevs leads to a try for Hiroto Kobayashi

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Hiroto Kobayashi goes through the gap.

65'

Viliami Tahitu'a sets up the try.

65'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Hayato Yokoi comes onto the field.

65'

Jed Brown departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

65'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Kazuma Matsuda comes onto the field.

64'

Atsushi Kashimoto departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tatsuma Nanto goes through the gap.

58'

Sho Kiyohara has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

Malo Tuitama scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

What a run here by Malo Tuitama as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Futo Yamaguchi.

54'

Samuela Anise comes on.

54'

Eishin Kuwano comes off.

54'

Yuki Yatomi comes on.

54'

Bryn Hall comes off.

54'

Murray Douglas comes on.

54'

Riki Sugihara comes off.

54'

Tatsuma Nanto comes on.

51'

Yoshizumi Takeda comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Semisi Masirewa kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Joshua Nohra scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Joshua Nohra as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Sho Kiyohara adds the two points for Shizuoka BlueRevs.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Shizuoka BlueRevs leads to a try for Hiroto Kobayashi.

47'

Hiroto Kobayashi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Sho Kiyohara is finished off with a try.

47'

Kakeru Okumura makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Patrick Tafa comes onto the field.

40'

Ben Toolis departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

40'

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

42'

Fabulous play by Shizuoka BlueRevs has led to Kakeru Okumura being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The conversion is on its way from Sho Kiyohara but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Shizuoka BlueRevs maul...no miracles today as Takeshi Hino powers over.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hiroto Kobayashi bursts through to advance the Shizuoka BlueRevs attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Riki Sugihara bursts through to advance the Shizuoka BlueRevs attack.

23'

Conversion

Semisi Masirewa converts the try.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben Toolis leads to a try for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Toolis took full advantage.

10'

Sho Kiyohara will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

Try

A series of passes by Shizuoka BlueRevs results in a try for Kakeru Okumura

A gap opened in the defence and Kakeru Okumura took full advantage.

Futo Yamaguchi played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hanazono Kintetsu Liners v Shizuoka BlueRevs 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 4th February 2023, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Hanazono Rugby Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Shizuoka BlueRevs win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

72%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tuitama

70'

14 - 34

Kiyohara

66'

14 - 29

Kobayashi

65'

14 - 27

Tuitama

54'

14 - 22

Masirewa

14 - 17

50'

Nohra

12 - 17

50'

Kiyohara

48'

7 - 17

Kobayashi

47'

7 - 15

Half Time

Hino

26'

7 - 10

Masirewa

7 - 5

11'

Toolis

5 - 5

10'

Okumura

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Shizuoka BlueRevs

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Defence Profile

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Shizuoka BlueRevs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

61%

3-6 secs

39%

18%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

117

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Shizuoka BlueRevs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners face off against Shizuoka BlueRevs in Japan Rugby League One Round 7 on Sat 4th February 2023 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 21:30 EST in the US.

Shizuoka BlueRevs won the last encounter but Shizuoka BlueRevs 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 Shizuoka BlueRevs in 5th and Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Shizuoka BlueRevs Squads

The official squads for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Shizuoka BlueRevs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.