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Japan XV
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30 - 21
Full Time
New Zealand Universities
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Japan XV vs New Zealand Universities

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Live Updates

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

81'
Penalty Goal

Kotaro Ito makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'
Yellow Card

Mitch McLeod (New Zealand Universities) is shown a yellow card

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlie Lawrence bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mitch McLeod bursts through to advance the New Zealand Universities attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tim Brady bursts through to advance the New Zealand Universities attack.

75'
Conversion

Mika Muliaina has kicked a conversion.

74'
Try

Louie Calvert scores the try from close range.

73'

Jack Riley played a key part in that try.

73'
Penalty Goal

Kotaro Ito has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Sena Hosoya getting some game time.

70'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Asahi Doei being replaced.

70'

New Zealand Universities make a substitution with George Jacobs coming on.

69'

New Zealand Universities make a substitution with Gareth Ward-Allen coming off.

69'

Japan XV make a substitution with Kanzo Schinckel coming on.

66'

Japan XV make a substitution with Shohei Oyama coming off.

66'
Conversion

The New Zealand Universities supporters go wild as Mika Muliaina successfully kicks the conversion.

65'
Try

A stunning solo try from Louie Calvert

64'

Mitch McLeod sets up the try.

64'

New Zealand Universities sub Steve Salelea comes onto the field.

62'

Gus Brown departs for New Zealand Universities.

62'
Penalty Goal

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

62'

Chisu Lee comes on for Japan XV.

59'

Yuichiro Wada leaves the field.

59'

Reuben Nelley comes on for New Zealand Universities.

57'

Bradley Tocker leaves the field.

57'

Naoto Yasutsune comes on for Japan XV.

55'

Shoma Sagawa leaves the field.

55'

Rikuto Nakaya comes on.

54'

Akito Okui comes off.

54'

Tim Brady comes on.

50'

Jeremiah Asi comes off.

50'

Mitch McLeod comes on.

50'

Ollie Burra comes off.

50'

Jae Broomfield comes on.

50'

Anaru Paenga-Morgan comes off.

50'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Shu Yamamoto getting some game time.

49'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Reijiro Yamamoto being replaced.

49'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Taishiro Kido getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Sojiro Otsuka getting some game time.

45'

Japan XV decide to make a substitution, with Taishi Tsumura being replaced.

45'

New Zealand Universities make a substitution with Sam Coles coming on.

40'

New Zealand Universities make a substitution with Lachie McCarthy coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

New Zealand Universities sub Louie Calvert comes onto the field.

35'

Ricky Jackson departs for New Zealand Universities.

35'
Conversion

Mika Muliaina does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'
Try

What an effort there by Mika Muliaina as they score the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Japan XV has led to Kyo Yoshida being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'
Conversion

Shinya Komura makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Charlie Lawrence scores from close range.

27'

Asahi Doei played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yuichiro Wada bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keito Aoki bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yuichiro Wada bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keito Aoki bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

18'
Conversion

Shinya Komura converts the try.

18'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Japan XV is finished off by Shinya Komura

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shinya Komura bursts through to advance the Japan XV attack.

17'

Kotaro Ito sets up the try.

17'
Conversion

Shinya Komura converts the try.

11'
Try

A series of passes by Japan XV results in a try for Akito Okui

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Akito Okui took full advantage.

10'

Kyo Yoshida played a key part in that try.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Kotaro Ito goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Japan XV v New Zealand Universities
Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies - Round 1
Sat 24th May 2025, 12:00am CDT
Crasus Soccer Rugby Field

Points Flow Chart

Japan XV win +9
Japan XV
New Zealand Universities
Japan XV
Time in lead
New Zealand Universities
72
Mins in lead
0
89%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
45%
Possession Last 10 min
55%
6
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
Ito
30 - 21
81'
McLeod
80'
27 - 21
Muliaina
74'
27 - 21
Calvert
73'
27 - 19
Ito
27 - 14
71'
Muliaina
65'
24 - 14
Calvert
64'
24 - 12
Komura
24 - 7
62'
Half Time
Muliaina
35'
21 - 7
Muliaina
33'
21 - 5
Komura
21 - 0
28'
Lawrence
19 - 0
27'
Komura
14 - 0
18'
Komura
12 - 0
17'
Komura
7 - 0
11'
Okui
5 - 0
10'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.1
14
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.3
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Japan XV
New Zealand Universities
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Defence Profile

Japan XV
New Zealand Universities
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
74%
52%
3-6 secs
25%
45%
6+ secs
1%
2%
84
Rucks Won
42

Last 5 Penalties

72'
74'
75'
77'
80'
Japan XV
New Zealand Universities

Other Fixtures

24 - 28
FT
32 - 25
FT
16 - 12
FT
39 - 24
FT
Friday
08:00

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