Japan XV

20 - 53

Full Time

Maori All Blacks

Japan XV vs Maori All Blacks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

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

81'

Try

Maori All Blacks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kaleb Trask picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kaleb Trask bursts through to advance the Maori All Blacks attack.

80'

Spellbinding play by Kemara Hauiti-Parapara is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jonah Lowe bursts through to advance the Maori All Blacks attack.

78'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Sanshiro Kihara getting some game time.

72'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Shuhei Takeuchi being replaced.

72'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Maori All Blacks results in a try for Kemara Hauiti-Parapara

71'

That's a great try assist by Jonah Lowe.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonah Lowe took full advantage.

71'

Maori All Blacks make a substitution with Xavi Taele coming on.

68'

Maori All Blacks make a substitution with Bailyn Sullivan coming off.

68'

Japan XV make a substitution with Shu Yamamoto coming on.

66'

Japan XV make a substitution with Vueti Tupou coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Maori All Blacks supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Maori All Blacks leads to a try for Jahrome Brown

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jahrome Brown goes through the gap.

65'

Rivez Reihana sets up the try.

65'

Japan XV sub Kenji Sato comes onto the field.

64'

Hayate Era departs for Japan XV.

64'

Maori All Blacks sub Caleb Delany comes onto the field.

63'

TK Howden departs for Maori All Blacks.

63'

Maori All Blacks sub Jacob Devery comes onto the field.

61'

Kurt Eklund departs for Maori All Blacks.

61'

Maori All Blacks sub Kaleb Trask comes onto the field.

60'

Zarn Sullivan departs for Maori All Blacks.

60'

Japan XV sub Shuntaro Kitamura comes onto the field.

60'

Kenta Fukuda departs for Japan XV.

60'

Japan XV sub Taishiro Kido comes onto the field.

60'

Keito Aoki departs for Japan XV.

60'

Maori All Blacks sub Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Nock departs for Maori All Blacks.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Sam Nock

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Nock goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by Zarn Sullivan as they get over the gainline!

58'

Zach Gallagher comes on for Maori All Blacks.

56'

Laghlan McWhannell leaves the field.

56'

Keito Aoki comes on for Japan XV.

56'

Kenji Sato leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Bailyn Sullivan as they get over the gainline!

53'

Halatoa Vailea comes on.

52'

Taira Main comes off.

52'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on.

52'

Jared Proffit comes off.

52'

Sena Kimura comes on.

52'

Kenta Kobayashi comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Maori All Blacks results in a try for Zarn Sullivan.

50'

Sam Nock sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Sam Nock as they get over the gainline!

50'

Maori All Blacks decide to make a substitution, with Benet Kumeroa getting some game time.

49'

Maori All Blacks decide to make a substitution, with Kershawl Sykes-Martin being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Sam Greene makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Kenji Sato getting some game time.

46'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Keito Aoki being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Hayate Era (Japan XV) is shown a yellow card

43'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Maori All Blacks.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Laghlan McWhannell from scoring that try!

42'

Bailyn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Maori All Blacks has led to Zarn Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.

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, Rivez Reihana will have to re-adjust the radar.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Maori All Blacks as Kurt Eklund goes over.

34'

Sam Nock sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

Sam Greene does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Japan XV ends with a try for Kazuma Ueda.

31'

Trouble here as Kazuma Ueda breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Jingo Takenoshita is finished off with a try.

31'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Maori All Blacks ends with a try for Gideon Wrampling.

27'

Trouble here as Gideon Wrampling breaches the defence.

27'

Jonah Lowe played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Bailyn Sullivan breaches the defence.

26'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Ichigo Nakakusu getting some game time.

24'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Siosaia Fifita being replaced.

24'

Rivez Reihana has ran out of time to kick the Conversion!!

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Maori All Blacks is finished off by Cole Forbes

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cole Forbes bursts through to advance the Maori All Blacks attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Rivez Reihana.

22'

Penalty Goal

Sam Greene does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Conversion

Sam Greene has kicked a conversion.

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kazuma Ueda leads to a try for Japan XV

Siosaia Fifita played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Greene took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Japan XV v Maori All Blacks 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 28th June 2025, 02:00am PDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Maori All Blacks win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Trask

80'

20 - 53

Hauiti-Parapara

71'

20 - 48

Reihana

66'

20 - 43

Brown

65'

20 - 41

Reihana

59'

20 - 36

Nock

58'

20 - 34

Reihana

51'

20 - 29

Sullivan

50'

20 - 27

Greene

20 - 22

49'

Era

17 - 22

43'

Reihana

43'

17 - 22

McWhannell

42'

17 - 20

Half Time

Eklund

34'

17 - 15

Greene

17 - 10

32'

Ueda

15 - 10

31'

Wrampling

27'

10 - 10

Forbes

22'

10 - 5

Greene

10 - 0

19'

Greene

7 - 0

Ueda

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Japan XV

19%

Draw

Maori All Blacks

80%

Try by Kaleb Trask

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Japan XV

Maori All Blacks

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Defence Profile

Japan XV

Maori All Blacks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

82%

64%

3-6 secs

15%

24%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

48'

61'

68'

72'

76'

Japan XV

Maori All Blacks

Japan XV vs Maori All Blacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Japan XV face off against Maori All Blacks in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 28th June 2025 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:00. In South Africa it’s at 11:00 SAST, 21:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:00 AEST in Australia and 02:00 EST in the US.

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

Japan XV vs Maori All Blacks Squads

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