Japan Women

71 - 12

Full Time

Hong Kong China Women

Hong Kong China Women vs Japan Women

Events

Commentary

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

83'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Japan is finished off by Komachi Imakugi

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Komachi Imakugi bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

82'

Kanna Hayashi sets up the try.

82'

Yellow Card

Za Xiao Hui (Hong Kong) is shown a yellow card

81'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Rinka Matsuda leads to a try for Japan

74'

Komachi Imakugi played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Komachi Imakugi took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Japan results in a try for Kanna Hayashi

70'

That's a great try assist by Rinka Matsuda.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rinka Matsuda took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Komachi Imakugi took full advantage.

69'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Minori Yamamoto as it drops short of the posts.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Japan results in a try for Sora Nishimura

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Sora Nishimura took full advantage.

67'

Komachi Imakugi sets up the try.

67'

Hong Kong sub Jenna Potgieter comes onto the field.

64'

Roshini Turner departs for Hong Kong.

64'

Japan sub Mio Nishimura comes onto the field.

62'

Mele Yua Havili Kagawa departs for Japan.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Rinka Matsuda goes through the gap.

60'

Japan sub Komachi Imakugi comes onto the field.

60'

Sawa Harada departs for Japan.

60'

Japan sub Kanako Kobayashi comes onto the field.

60'

Mana Furuta departs for Japan.

60'

Za Xiao Hui comes on for Hong Kong.

59'

Kirstie Stevenson leaves the field.

59'

Lauren Knowler comes on for Hong Kong.

59'

Chin Ka Yue leaves the field.

59'

Tanya Dhar comes on for Hong Kong.

59'

Fion Yuei-Tein Got leaves the field.

59'

Kotomi Taniguchi comes on for Japan.

56'

Moe Nagaoka leaves the field.

56'

Sara Takahashi comes on for Japan.

56'

Moe Tsukui leaves the field.

56'

Zoe Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

56'

Try

The forward pack of Hong Kong will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

Lee Ka Shun comes on.

54'

Kea Herewini comes off.

54'

Tsz Yau Wan comes on.

52'

Li Sze Ting comes off.

52'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Miharu Machida getting some game time.

49'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Juka Fuji being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Zoe Smith adds the two points for Hong Kong.

49'

Try

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

47'

Zoe Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Minori Yamamoto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Sakurako Korai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Yuna Sato coming on.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Otoka Yoshimura coming off.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Nami Yoshida coming on.

44'

Japan make a substitution with Nanako Ushijima coming off.

44'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto adds the two points for Japan.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Japan as Mele Yua Havili Kagawa goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Mele Yua Havili Kagawa being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Rinka Matsuda being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Hong Kong make a substitution with Ho Hau Yan coming on.

40'

Hong Kong make a substitution with Tiffany Fu Hiu San coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Minori Yamamoto will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Japan as Rinka Matsuda goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Moe Tsukui.

38'

Hong Kong sub Lo Wing Yin comes onto the field.

35'

Sabay Lynam departs for Hong Kong.

35'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Minori Yamamoto will have to re-adjust the radar.

33'

Try

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

32'

Trouble here as Rinka Matsuda breaches the defence.

32'

Mana Furuta sets up the try.

32'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Juka Fuji scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Moe Tsukui is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Rinka Matsuda breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nanako Ushijima bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

23'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Japan are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Moe Nagaoka picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto converts the try.

11'

Try

Jennifer Nduka scores the try from close range.

10'

Moe Tsukui played a key part in that try.

10'

Conversion

Minori Yamamoto has kicked a conversion.

Try

Japan are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Otoka Yoshimura touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Otoka Yoshimura goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jennifer Nduka goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Christabelle Lim blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Japan Women v Hong Kong China Women 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Tue 5th May 2026, 06:00am CDT 
  
 Sports and Training Complex 
  
 Christabelle Lim

Points Flow Chart

Japan Women win +59

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Yamamoto

71 - 12

83'

Imakugi

69 - 12

82'

Xiao Hui

81'

64 - 12

Yamamoto

64 - 12

75'

Matsuda

62 - 12

74'

Yamamoto

57 - 12

70'

Hayashi

55 - 12

70'

Nishimura

50 - 12

67'

Got

54'

45 - 12

Smith

49'

45 - 7

Chung

47'

45 - 5

Yamamoto

45 - 0

41'

Havili Kagawa

43 - 0

40'

Half Time

Matsuda

38 - 0

38'

Matsuda

33 - 0

32'

Yamamoto

28 - 0

29'

Fuji

26 - 0

28'

Yamamoto

21 - 0

22'

Nagaoka

19 - 0

21'

Yamamoto

14 - 0

11'

Nduka

12 - 0

10'

Yamamoto

7 - 0

Yoshimura

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Japan Women

Hong Kong China Women

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Defence Profile

Japan Women

Hong Kong China Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

78%

46%

3-6 secs

21%

45%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

72'

76'

78'

81'

Japan Women

Hong Kong China Women

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

Japan Women face off against Hong Kong China Women in Asia Rugby Women's Championship Round 2 on Tue 5th May 2026 at Sports and Training Complex. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST, 23:00 NZST in New Zealand, 21:00 AEST in Australia and 04:00 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with Japan Women in position 11 and Hong Kong China Women in position 16, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Japan Women vs Hong Kong China Women Squads

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