Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

32 - 50

Full Time

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo is finished off by Masaki Hamada

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Masaki Hamada bursts through to advance the Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Richie Mo'unga is finished off with a try.

79'

Yusho Takeda comes on.

77'

Takahito Sugahara comes off.

77'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo is finished off by Taiki Matsunobu

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taiki Matsunobu bursts through to advance the Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Richie Mo'unga is finished off with a try.

76'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo results in a try for Masaki Hamada

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Masaki Hamada took full advantage.

73'

Richie Mo'unga played a key part in that try.

73'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Hiroki Yamamoto coming on.

68'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Takeshi Sasaki coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Hanazono Kintetsu Liners supporters go wild as Quade Cooper successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Takahito Sugahara leads to a try for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Takahito Sugahara took full advantage.

67'

Quade Cooper sets up the try.

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Patrick Tafa took full advantage.

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryosuke Kataoka took full advantage.

66'

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

65'

Try

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Quade Cooper touching down.

64'

Tomoya Nakamura sets up the try.

64'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners sub Yoshizumi Takeda comes onto the field.

61'

Semisi Masirewa departs for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

61'

Kyosuke Kajikawa comes on for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

58'

Samuela Anise leaves the field.

58'

Taufa Latu comes on for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

55'

Yuta Kokaji leaves the field.

55'

Tsuyoshi Murata comes on.

54'

Isamu Matsuoka comes off.

54'

What a run here by Ryosuke Kataoka as they get over the gainline!

53'

Taiki Miyashita comes on.

52'

Jose Seru comes off.

52'

Kazuma Matsuda comes on.

52'

Keiichi Kaneko comes off.

52'

Shun Sasaki comes on.

52'

Kenta Tanaka comes off.

52'

Daigo Hashimoto comes on.

52'

Mamoru Harada comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

The forward pack of Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

51'

The right post denies Quade Cooper from adding the extras.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jose Seru dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Takuro Matsunaga coming on.

41'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Shohei Toyoshima coming off.

41'

Fabulous play by Hanazono Kintetsu Liners has led to Ryosuke Kataoka being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners make a substitution with Tomoya Nakamura coming on.

40'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners make a substitution with Will Genia coming off.

40'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners make a substitution with Andrew Makalio coming on.

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

42'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Seta Tamanivalu dots the ball down from close range.

41'

Shohei Toyoshima makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Fabulous play by Hanazono Kintetsu Liners has led to Patrick Stehlin being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Will Genia breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Masaki Hamada breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Seta Tamanivalu as they go over the white wash for a try.

30'

Trouble here as Seta Tamanivalu breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Yuto Mori is finished off with a try.

30'

Yuto Mori comes on.

29'

Nik McCurran comes off.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Quade Cooper kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Richie Mo'unga takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

21'

Try

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Warner Dearns picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Conversion

Quade Cooper converts the try.

13'

Try

What a kick! Tomoya Kimura takes full advantage to score for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomoya Kimura took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Quade Cooper is finished off with a try.

12'

Quade Cooper has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Hanazono Kintetsu Liners results in a try for Jose Seru

A gap opened in the defence and Jose Seru took full advantage.

Semisi Masirewa played a key part in that try.

Seta Tamanivalu comes on for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

Rob Thompson leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Quade Cooper goes through the gap.

Richie Mo'unga hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

The Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo pack has powered over for Mamoru Harada to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hanazono Kintetsu Liners v Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 1st March 2024, 07:00pm PST 
  
 Hanazono Rugby Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

17%

Possession Last 10 min

83%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

80'

32 - 50

Hamada

79'

32 - 48

Mo'unga

77'

32 - 43

Matsunobu

76'

32 - 41

Hamada

73'

32 - 36

Cooper

32 - 31

68'

Sugahara

30 - 31

67'

Cooper

25 - 31

64'

Mo'unga

52'

20 - 31

Harada

51'

20 - 29

Seru

20 - 24

42'

Half Time

Mo'unga

42'

15 - 24

Tamanivalu

41'

15 - 22

Mo'unga

30'

15 - 17

Tamanivalu

30'

15 - 15

Cooper

15 - 10

25'

Dearns

20'

12 - 10

Cooper

12 - 5

13'

Kimura

10 - 5

12'

Seru

5 - 5

Harada

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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Defence Profile

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

40%

3-6 secs

35%

40%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

60'

69'

71'

73'

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners face off against Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japan Rugby League One Round 8 on Fri 1st March 2024 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST, 16:00 NZST in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST in Australia and 19:00 EST in the US.

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo won the last encounter but Hanazono Kintetsu Liners are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in 1st and Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hanazono Kintetsu Liners vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Squads

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