Hong Kong China

14 - 59

Full Time

Japan XV

Hong Kong China vs Japan XV

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kazuma Ueda bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

80'

Benedict Sheldon comes on.

78'

Calum Scott comes off.

78'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Eric Chui Wai Lap getting some game time.

72'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Brendon Nell being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Ichigo Nakakusu has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ichigo Nakakusu leads to a try for Japan XV

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ichigo Nakakusu took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Yuto Mori took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcus Ramage took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The Hong Kong supporters go wild as Gregor McNeish successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Hong Kong are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Calum Scott touching down.

66'

Conversion

The Japan XV supporters go wild as Ichigo Nakakusu successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Japan XV leads to a try for Shuntaro Kitamura

64'

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tomu Takamoto goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Tomu Takamoto goes through the gap.

62'

Hong Kong sub James Rivers comes onto the field.

62'

Max Murphy departs for Hong Kong.

62'

Japan XV sub Shoma Sagawa comes onto the field.

60'

Shodai Hirao departs for Japan XV.

60'

Japan XV sub Ichigo Nakakusu comes onto the field.

60'

Shinya Komura departs for Japan XV.

60'

Japan XV sub Shuntaro Kitamura comes onto the field.

60'

Asahi Doei departs for Japan XV.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Joshua Hrstich goes through the gap.

59'

Guy Spanton comes on for Hong Kong.

58'

Dylan McCann leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Shinya Komura kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Yuto Mori scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Yuto Mori as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Shinya Komura.

55'

Shu Yamamoto comes on for Japan XV.

55'

David Van Zeeland leaves the field.

55'

Rory Cinnamond comes on.

53'

Sunia Fameitau comes off.

53'

James Sawyer comes on.

53'

Pierce MacKinlay-West comes off.

53'

Brendon Nell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Gregor McNeish getting some game time.

49'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Joe Barker being replaced.

49'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Keito Aoki getting some game time.

48'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Rikuto Nakaya being replaced.

48'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Yuichiro Taniguchi getting some game time.

48'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Sho Furuhata being replaced.

48'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Kotaro Ito getting some game time.

48'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Takuro Matsunaga being replaced.

48'

Takuro Matsunaga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

The Japan XV maul march their way over the white wash for Shodai Hirao to touch down.

47'

Yuto Mori makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Faizal Solomona Penesa getting some game time.

46'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Zacceus Cinnamond being replaced.

46'

Kazuma Ueda makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Tomu Takamoto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Japan XV make a substitution with Sanshiro Kihara coming on.

40'

Japan XV make a substitution with Yuta Kokaji coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Takuro Matsunaga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Japan XV as David Van Zeeland goes over.

38'

Hong Kong sub Pierce MacKinlay-West comes onto the field.

36'

Faizal Solomona Penesa departs for Hong Kong.

36'

Fabulous play by Japan XV has led to Shinya Komura being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Dylan McCann does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Joshua Hrstich scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Brendon Nell is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Matt Worley breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Takuro Matsunaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

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

26'

Trouble here as Tomu Takamoto breaches the defence.

26'

Shinya Komura played a key part in that try.

26'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Faizal Solomona Penesa getting some game time.

24'

Hong Kong decide to make a substitution, with Pierce MacKinlay-West being replaced.

24'

Yellow Card

Zacceus Cinnamond (Hong Kong) is shown a yellow card

24'

Conversion

Takuro Matsunaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Japan XV is finished off by Yuya Hirose

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yuya Hirose bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Shinya Komura.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Shohei Ito took full advantage.

14'

Takuro Matsunaga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Japan XV results in a try for Kazuma Ueda

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Kazuma Ueda took full advantage.

11'

Yuya Hirose played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Asahi Doei took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Takuro Matsunaga has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Yuya Hirose

The defensive line has been broken as Yuya Hirose goes through the gap.

Asahi Doei sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Calum Scott goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Reuben Keane blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hong Kong China v Japan XV 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 24th October 2025, 04:10am PDT 
  
 Kai Tak Sports Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Reuben Keane

Points Flow Chart

Japan XV win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nakakusu

72'

14 - 59

Nakakusu

71'

14 - 57

McNeish

14 - 52

67'

Scott

12 - 52

66'

Nakakusu

64'

7 - 52

Kitamura

64'

7 - 50

Komura

56'

7 - 45

Mori

55'

7 - 43

Hirao

47'

7 - 38

Half Time

Matsunaga

39'

7 - 33

Van Zeeland

38'

7 - 31

McCann

7 - 26

32'

Hrstich

5 - 26

31'

Matsunaga

27'

0 - 26

Takamoto

26'

0 - 24

Cinnamond

0 - 19

24'

Matsunaga

21'

0 - 19

Hirose

20'

0 - 17

Ueda

11'

0 - 12

Matsunaga

0 - 7

Hirose

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

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Japan XV

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Defence Profile

Hong Kong China

Japan XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

68%

3-6 secs

35%

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

67'

68'

74'

78'

Hong Kong China

Japan XV

Hong Kong China vs Japan XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hong Kong China face off against Japan XV in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Fri 24th October 2025 at Kai Tak Sports Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:10 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 13:10 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 00:10 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 22:10 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 04:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Japan XV won the last encounter but Japan XV are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Hong Kong China vs Japan XV Squads

The official squads for Hong Kong China vs Japan XV will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.