Kobelco Kobe Steelers

29 - 31

Full Time

Tokyo Sungoliath

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Tokyo Sungoliath

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

80'

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

75'

Try

A series of passes by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Daiki Nakajima

74'

Ataata Moeakiola played a key part in that try.

74'

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

74'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Ryota Funabiki getting some game time.

73'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Kanta Matsunaga being replaced.

73'

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

71'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Kenta Fukuda coming on.

67'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Yutaka Nagare coming off.

67'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Tatsuya Miyazaki coming on.

67'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Kosuke Horikoshi coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Rakuhei Yamashita goes through the gap.

65'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

Great hands by Kobelco Kobe Steelers leads to a try for Waisake Raratubua

63'

Spellbinding play by Kenta Matsuoka is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Kenta Matsuoka goes through the gap.

63'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Daiki Nakajima comes onto the field.

63'

Atsushi Hiwasa departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

63'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Ryuga Hashimoto comes onto the field.

61'

Sean McMahon departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

61'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Cheslin Kolbe comes onto the field.

61'

Taiga Ozaki departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

61'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Willie Potgieter comes onto the field.

61'

Gerard Cowley-Tuioti departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

61'

Harry Hockings comes on for Tokyo Sungoliath.

58'

Ryuga Hashimoto leaves the field.

58'

Hiroshi Yamashita comes on for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

58'

Sho Maeda leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Mikiya Takamoto kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Tokyo Sungoliath results in a try for Seiya Ozaki.

57'

Isaiah Punivai played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Isaiah Punivai as they get over the gainline!

57'

Waisake Raratubua comes on.

54'

Takara Imamura comes off.

54'

Ngani Laumape comes on.

54'

Michael Little comes off.

54'

Kenta Matsuoka comes on.

54'

George Turner comes off.

54'

Trevor Hosea comes on.

54'

Tamati Ioane comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Bryn Gatland from scoring as they record the try for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

53'

What a run here by Bryn Gatland as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Atsushi Hiwasa.

53'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Ryuga Hashimoto getting some game time.

48'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Harry Hockings being replaced.

48'

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

47'

Try

Slick passing by Kobelco Kobe Steelers leads to a try for Ataata Moeakiola.

46'

Spellbinding play by Bryn Gatland is finished off with a try.

46'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Yukio Morikawa getting some game time.

45'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Kenta Kobayashi being replaced.

45'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Kan Nakano getting some game time.

45'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Shinnosuke Kakinaga being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Mikiya Takamoto adds the two points for Tokyo Sungoliath.

42'

Try

The Tokyo Sungoliath maul march their way over the white wash for Kosuke Horikoshi to touch down.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Mikiya Takamoto does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Tokyo Sungoliath is finished off by Taiga Ozaki, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Sean McMahon.

37'

Isaiah Punivai comes on for Tokyo Sungoliath.

32'

Cheslin Kolbe leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as George Turner breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Mikiya Takamoto does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Harry Hockings scores from close range.

29'

Spellbinding play by Yutaka Nagare is finished off with a try.

29'

Mikiya Takamoto will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

25'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Cheslin Kolbe getting some game time.

20'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Isaiah Punivai being replaced.

20'

Penalty Goal

Mikiya Takamoto does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryosuke Kawase bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

17'

Yellow Card

Tiennan Costley (Kobelco Kobe Steelers) is shown a yellow card

14'

A gap opened in the defence and George Turner took full advantage.

13'

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

12'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Michael Little leads to a try for Kobelco Kobe Steelers

12'

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

12'

Spellbinding play by Bryn Gatland is finished off with a try.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Seiya Ozaki goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Kanji Shimokawa goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Kobelco Kobe Steelers v Tokyo Sungoliath 
  
 Japan Rugby League One - Round 7 
  
 Fri 7th February 2025, 09:00pm CST 
  
 Kobe Universiade

Points Flow Chart

Tokyo Sungoliath win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

21%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nakajima

29 - 31

74'

Gatland

24 - 31

64'

Raratubua

22 - 31

63'

Takamoto

58'

17 - 31

Ozaki

57'

17 - 29

Gatland

17 - 24

54'

Gatland

15 - 24

53'

Moeakiola

10 - 24

46'

Takamoto

42'

5 - 24

Horikoshi

41'

5 - 22

Half Time

Takamoto

38'

5 - 17

Ozaki

37'

5 - 15

Takamoto

30'

5 - 10

Hockings

29'

5 - 8

Takamoto

18'

5 - 3

Costley

5 - 0

14'

Little

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Tokyo Sungoliath

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Defence Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Tokyo Sungoliath

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

66%

3-6 secs

35%

33%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

52'

61'

71'

78'

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