Kobelco Kobe Steelers

59 - 33

Full Time

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyo Yoshida bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Naco Joape bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

79'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars go for goal with James Grayson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Marino Mikaele-Tu'u picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Spellbinding play by Kyo Yoshida is finished off with a try.

78'

Matt Vaega comes on.

76'

Jack Stratton comes off.

76'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Ataata Moeakiola

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ataata Moeakiola took full advantage.

74'

Seungsin Lee played a key part in that try.

74'

Conversion

James Grayson has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars results in a try for Satoshi Koizumi

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Satoshi Koizumi took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Jack Stratton.

71'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Ataata Moeakiola coming on.

66'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Inoke Burua coming off.

66'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Kohki Matsumoto coming on.

66'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Makoto Daniel Linde coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Kobelco Kobe Steelers supporters go wild as Bryn Gatland successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Kobelco Kobe Steelers are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Seungsin Lee touching down.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Seungsin Lee goes through the gap.

65'

Itsuki Kamimura sets up the try.

65'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Waisake Raratubua comes onto the field.

61'

Amanaki Saumaki departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

61'

Conversion

The Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars supporters go wild as James Grayson successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Yoshimitsu Yasue touching down.

60'

Ryuta Nakamori comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

59'

Matt Vaega leaves the field.

59'

Tomoaki Ishii comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

59'

Khutha Mchunu leaves the field.

59'

Itsuki Kamimura comes on for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

59'

Atsushi Hiwasa leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bryn Gatland kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Amanaki Saumaki to score the try.

57'

What a run here by Amanaki Saumaki as they get over the gainline!

57'

Bryn Gatland played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Kanta Matsunaga as they get over the gainline!

56'

Haniteli Filatoa Vailea comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

55'

Charlie Lawrence leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bryn Gatland kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Kazuma Ueda.

54'

What a run here by Kazuma Ueda as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Amanaki Saumaki.

54'

Solomone Funaki comes on.

51'

Willie Potgieter comes off.

51'

Masataka Tsuruya comes on.

51'

Kohki Sato comes off.

51'

Marino Mikaele-Tu'u comes on.

51'

Timote Tavalea comes off.

51'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes on.

51'

Shigure Takao comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bryn Gatland kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Atsushi Hiwasa.

50'

Tiennan Costley sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Tiennan Costley as they get over the gainline!

50'

Yellow Card

Kyo Yoshida (Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars) is shown a yellow card

50'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Jiwon Gu getting some game time.

46'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Hiroshi Yamashita being replaced.

46'

Timothy Lafaele makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Bryn Gatland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yuji Chae coming on.

44'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Hayato Hosoda coming off.

44'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yoshimitsu Yasue coming on.

44'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Seunghyok Lee coming off.

44'

Conversion

James Grayson adds the two points for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

44'

Try

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

43'

Jack Stratton played a key part in that try.

43'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Timothy Lafaele coming on.

42'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Michael Little coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The Kobelco Kobe Steelers maul pushes over the tryline as Takuya Kitade scores.

33'

This is dangerous for the defence as Satoshi Koizumi bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

24'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Takuya Kitade getting some game time.

24'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Kenta Matsuoka being replaced.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kazuma Ueda bursts through to advance the Kobelco Kobe Steelers attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Honeti Taumohaapai bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

21'

Bryn Gatland curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Kobelco Kobe Steelers is finished off by Tiennan Costley

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tiennan Costley bursts through to advance the Kobelco Kobe Steelers attack.

19'

Inoke Burua sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Little took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

James Grayson converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars results in a try for Kohki Sato

13'

Spellbinding play by Timote Tavalea is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Timote Tavalea took full advantage.

13'

Bryn Gatland has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Inoke Burua

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Inoke Burua took full advantage.

11'

Kanta Matsunaga played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Inoke Burua took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Brodie Retallick took full advantage.

Conversion

Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Kobelco Kobe Steelers leads to a try for Inoke Burua

The defensive line has been broken as Inoke Burua goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Kanta Matsunaga.

The defensive line has been broken as Kanta Matsunaga goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Seungsin Lee goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Kobelco Kobe Steelers v Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 25th April 2025, 10:30pm PDT 
  
 Hanazono Rugby Stadium 
  
 Masaki Kondo

Points Flow Chart

Kobelco Kobe Steelers win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mikaele-Tu'u

78'

59 - 33

Gatland

59 - 28

75'

Moeakiola

57 - 28

74'

Grayson

71'

52 - 28

Koizumi

71'

52 - 26

Gatland

52 - 21

66'

Lee

50 - 21

65'

Grayson

61'

45 - 21

Yasue

60'

45 - 19

Gatland

45 - 14

58'

Saumaki

43 - 14

57'

Gatland

38 - 14

55'

Ueda

36 - 14

54'

Gatland

31 - 14

51'

Hiwasa

29 - 14

50'

Yoshida

50'

24 - 14

Grayson

44'

24 - 14

Steenkamp

43'

24 - 12

Half Time

Gatland

24 - 7

34'

Kitade

22 - 7

33'

Costley

17 - 7

19'

Grayson

14'

12 - 7

Sato

13'

12 - 5

Burua

12 - 0

11'

Gatland

7 - 0

Burua

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Defence Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

78%

3-6 secs

19%

14%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

69'

77'

78'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Kobelco Kobe Steelers face off against Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan Rugby League One Round 16 on Fri 25th April 2025 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 17:30 NZST in New Zealand, 15:30 AEST in Australia and 22:30 EST in the US.

Kobelco Kobe Steelers won the last encounter but Kobelco Kobe Steelers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in 3rd and Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Squads

The official squads for Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.