Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

31 - 3

Full Time

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

80'

Try

Rob Thompson goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rob Thompson bursts through to advance the Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo attack.

80'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Daigo Hashimoto goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daigo Hashimoto bursts through to advance the Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo attack.

75'

Warner Dearns played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Daigo Hashimoto took full advantage.

74'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Talilotu Fakatulolo getting some game time.

72'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Timothy Lafaele being replaced.

72'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Naohiro Kotaki getting some game time.

72'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Waisake Raratubua being replaced.

72'

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

71'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Sena Kimura being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Takuro Matsunaga took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Kazuma Ueda took full advantage.

69'

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

67'

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

67'

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

66'

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

66'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Samuela Anise coming on.

66'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Jacob Pierce coming off.

66'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Shohei Ito coming on.

66'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo make a substitution with Takeshi Sasaki coming off.

66'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Daiki Nakajima coming on.

65'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Atsushi Hiwasa coming off.

65'

Takahiro Ogawa comes on for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

57'

Yuhei Sugiyama leaves the field.

57'

Yellow Card

Waisake Raratubua (Kobelco Kobe Steelers) is shown a yellow card

55'

Solomone Funaki comes on.

54'

Willie Potgieter comes off.

54'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes on.

54'

Shigure Takao comes off.

54'

Yuta Kokaji comes on.

53'

Taufa Latu comes off.

53'

What a run here by Richie Mo'unga as they get over the gainline!

51'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Takayuki Watanabe getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

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

45'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Shohei Toyoshima being replaced.

45'

Conversion

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

43'

Try

Slick passing by Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo leads to a try for Toshiki Kuwayama.

42'

Toshiki Kuwayama makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Michael Leitch played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo sub Taichi Mano comes onto the field.

35'

Seta Tamanivalu departs for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

35'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

15'

Try

Rob Thompson scores the try from close range.

14'

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

14'

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

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Willie Potgieter took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Bryn Gatland has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Little goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo v Kobelco Kobe Steelers 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Fri 23rd May 2025, 10:05pm PDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Takehito Namekawa

Points Flow Chart

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

31 - 3

80'

Thompson

29 - 3

80'

Mo'unga

24 - 3

76'

Hashimoto

22 - 3

75'

Raratubua

55'

17 - 3

Mo'unga

17 - 3

48'

Mo'unga

14 - 3

43'

Kuwayama

12 - 3

42'

Half Time

Mo'unga

7 - 3

15'

Thompson

5 - 3

14'

Gatland

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

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Defence Profile

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

76%

3-6 secs

25%

20%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

54'

55'

67'

73'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

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

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo face off against Kobelco Kobe Steelers in Japan Rugby League One Semi Final on Fri 23rd May 2025 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST on SuperSport, 17:05 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 22:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 1st and Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo vs Kobelco Kobe Steelers Squads

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