Japan XV

30 - 21

Full Time

New Zealand Universities

Japan XV vs New Zealand Universities

Events

Commentary

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.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

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

Points Flow Chart

Japan XV win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

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

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

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

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

74'

75'

77'

80'

Japan XV

New Zealand Universities

Japan XV vs New Zealand Universities Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Japan XV face off against New Zealand Universities in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 24th May 2025 at Crasus Soccer Rugby Field. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:00. In South Africa it’s at 07:00 SAST, 17:00 NZST in New Zealand, 15:00 AEST in Australia and 00:00 EST in the US.

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

Japan XV vs New Zealand Universities Squads

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