Kobelco Kobe Steelers

39 - 46

Full Time

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Kobelco Kobe Steelers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Atsushi Hiwasa picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

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

76'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Gerard Cowley-Tuioti getting some game time.

74'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Brodie Retallick being replaced.

74'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo results in a try for Shannon Frizell

73'

Richie Mo'unga played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Seta Tamanivalu took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Atsushi Hiwasa scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Atsushi Hiwasa.

70'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Daigo Hashimoto coming on.

68'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Mamoru Harada coming off.

68'

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

66'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Atsushi Hiwasa comes onto the field.

64'

Daiki Nakajima departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

64'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Takayuki Watanabe comes onto the field.

64'

Jiwon Gu departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Junta Hamano goes through the gap.

64'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Junta Hamano comes onto the field.

62'

Rakuhei Yamashita departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

62'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Takara Imamura comes onto the field.

62'

Waisake Raratabu departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

62'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Michael Little comes onto the field.

61'

Ngani Laumape departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

61'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo sub Masataka Mikami comes onto the field.

61'

Sena Kimura departs for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

61'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the penalty goal.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Shannon Frizell scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Shannon Frizell as they get over the gainline!

55'

Taufa Latu comes on.

54'

Teruo Makabe comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Ngani Laumape.

53'

What a run here by Ngani Laumape as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Bryn Gatland.

53'

Samuela Anise comes on.

50'

Jacob Pierce comes off.

50'

Seta Tamanivalu comes on.

50'

Taichi Mano comes off.

50'

Takeshi Sasaki comes on.

50'

Shohei Ito comes off.

50'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Isileli Nakajima getting some game time.

47'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Shigure Takao being replaced.

47'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Kenta Matsuoka getting some game time.

47'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Takuya Kitade being replaced.

47'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Takahiro Ogawa getting some game time.

46'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Yuhei Sugiyama being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

45'

Try

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

44'

Spellbinding play by Yuhei Sugiyama is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Bryn Gatland has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Fabulous play by Kobelco Kobe Steelers has led to Daiki Nakajima being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers go for goal with Bryn Gatland taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Kanta Matsunaga to score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Kobelco Kobe Steelers has led to Kanta Matsunaga being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Bryn Gatland sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Rob Thompson picks off the interception for an easy score.

29'

Trouble here as Rob Thompson breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Shannon Frizell scores from close range.

27'

Yuto Mori comes on.

25'

Jone Naikabula comes off.

25'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Kobelco Kobe Steelers is finished off by Daiki Nakajima

23'

That's a great try assist by Ardie Savea.

23'

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

23'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga adds the points for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

20'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo results in a try for Shannon Frizell

14'

Spellbinding play by Yuhei Sugiyama is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Naikabula took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Amanaki Saumaki took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Ryohei Yamanaka goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Bryn Gatland has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Takuya Kitade goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Kobelco Kobe Steelers v Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 23rd December 2023, 10:00pm PST 
  
 Kobe Misaki Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

16%

% Of Game In Lead

80%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gatland

39 - 46

77'

Hiwasa

37 - 46

77'

Frizell

73'

32 - 46

Gatland

32 - 41

71'

Hiwasa

30 - 41

70'

Mo'unga

61'

25 - 41

Mo'unga

56'

25 - 38

Frizell

55'

25 - 36

Gatland

25 - 31

54'

Laumape

23 - 31

53'

Mo'unga

45'

18 - 31

Mano

44'

18 - 29

Half Time

Gatland

18 - 24

39'

Matsunaga

15 - 24

35'

Mo'unga

29'

10 - 24

Thompson

29'

10 - 22

Mo'unga

28'

10 - 17

Frizell

27'

10 - 15

Gatland

10 - 10

24'

Nakajima

8 - 10

23'

Mo'unga

20'

3 - 10

Mo'unga

15'

3 - 7

Frizell

14'

3 - 5

Gatland

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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Defence Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

55%

3-6 secs

23%

32%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Kobelco Kobe Steelers face off against Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japan Rugby League One Round 3 on Sat 23rd December 2023 at Kobe Misaki Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:00. In South Africa it’s at 08:00 SAST, 19:00 NZST in New Zealand, 17:00 AEST in Australia and 22:00 EST in the US.

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 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 Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in 1st and Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Squads

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