Kobelco Kobe Steelers

63 - 21

Full Time

Toyota Verblitz

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Toyota Verblitz

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 Akito Okui bursts through to advance the Toyota Verblitz attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Hooper bursts through to advance the Toyota Verblitz attack.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Aaron Smith took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt McGahan took full advantage.

69'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Shuhei Yamaguchi coming on.

67'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Dick Wilson coming off.

67'

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

65'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Rakuhei Yamashita coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Toyota Verblitz supporters go wild as Matt McGahan successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Toyota Verblitz leads to a try for Nicholas McCurran

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Nicholas McCurran goes through the gap.

64'

Joseph Manu sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Daichi Akiyama goes through the gap.

63'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Solomone Funaki comes onto the field.

62'

Waisake Raratubua departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ataata Moeakiola goes through the gap.

62'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Ngani Laumape comes onto the field.

60'

Michael Little departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

60'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Takara Imamura comes onto the field.

60'

Brodie Retallick departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

60'

Toyota Verblitz sub Yuki Okada comes onto the field.

60'

Shuhei Yamaguchi departs for Toyota Verblitz.

60'

Toyota Verblitz sub Taiga Kawasaki comes onto the field.

60'

Yoshikatsu Hikosaka departs for Toyota Verblitz.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

Great hands by Kobelco Kobe Steelers leads to a try for Michael Little

58'

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

58'

Willie Potgieter played a key part in that try.

58'

Yellow Card

Michael Hooper (Toyota Verblitz) is shown a yellow card

57'

Daiki Nakajima comes on for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

56'

Atsushi Hiwasa leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Waisake Raratubua.

55'

That's a great try assist by Ataata Moeakiola.

55'

Isileli Nakajima comes on.

54'

Shigure Takao comes off.

54'

Ryunosuke Momoji comes on.

53'

Shogo Miura comes off.

53'

Shunsuke Asaoka comes on.

53'

Genki Sudo comes off.

53'

Takuya Kitade comes on.

52'

Kenta Matsuoka comes off.

52'

Ryusei Koike comes on.

52'

Lautaimi Fetuani comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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

50'

Atsushi Hiwasa sets up the try.

50'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Daichi Akiyama getting some game time.

47'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Richie Gray being replaced.

47'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Aaron Smith getting some game time.

47'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Jongchu Ryang being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Matt McGahan adds the two points for Toyota Verblitz.

47'

Try

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

46'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Sho Maeda coming on.

42'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers make a substitution with Hiroshi Yamashita coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Toyota Verblitz has led to Matt McGahan being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland adds the two points for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

41'

Try

The Kobelco Kobe Steelers maul pushes over the tryline as Kenta Matsuoka scores.

40'

Conversion

Matt McGahan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Nicholas McCurran as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Toyota Verblitz has led to Nicholas McCurran being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jongchu Ryang sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Toyota Verblitz has led to Richie Gray being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Kobelco Kobe Steelers ends with a try for Waisake Raratubua.

30'

Spellbinding play by Ataata Moeakiola is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Ataata Moeakiola breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland converts the try.

19'

Try

Gerard Cowley-Tuioti goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gerard Cowley-Tuioti bursts through to advance the Kobelco Kobe Steelers attack.

18'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Dick Wilson coming on.

17'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Rikiya Matsuda coming off.

17'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland converts the try.

17'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ataata Moeakiola leads to a try for Kobelco Kobe Steelers

16'

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

16'

Brodie Retallick sets up the try.

16'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Rakuhei Yamashita leads to a try for Kobelco Kobe Steelers

14'

Spellbinding play by Kanta Matsunaga is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Seungsin Lee took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Siosaia Fifita took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Willie Potgieter

11'

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

11'

Gerard Cowley-Tuioti played a key part in that try.

11'

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

The defensive line has been broken as Joseph Manu goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Siosaia Fifita goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Kobelco Kobe Steelers v Toyota Verblitz 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 21st February 2025, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Hanazono Rugby Stadium 
  
 Ibuki Tetsuka

Points Flow Chart

Kobelco Kobe Steelers win +42

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McGahan

65'

63 - 21

McCurran

64'

63 - 19

Gatland

63 - 14

59'

Little

61 - 14

58'

Hooper

57'

56 - 14

Gatland

56 - 14

56'

Raratubua

54 - 14

55'

Gatland

49 - 14

50'

Retallick

47 - 14

50'

McGahan

47'

42 - 14

Ryang

46'

42 - 12

Half Time

Gatland

42 - 7

41'

Matsuoka

40 - 7

40'

McGahan

35'

35 - 7

McCurran

35'

35 - 5

Gatland

35 - 0

31'

Raratubua

33 - 0

30'

Gatland

28 - 0

19'

Cowley-Tuioti

26 - 0

18'

Gatland

21 - 0

17'

Moeakiola

19 - 0

16'

Gatland

14 - 0

14'

Yamashita

12 - 0

14'

Gatland

7 - 0

12'

Potgieter

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Toyota Verblitz

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Defence Profile

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Toyota Verblitz

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

69%

3-6 secs

29%

23%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

139

Last 5 Penalties

72'

76'

78'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Toyota Verblitz

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Toyota Verblitz Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Kobelco Kobe Steelers face off against Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One Round 9 on Fri 21st February 2025 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 21:30 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 Toyota Verblitz in 3rd and Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Toyota Verblitz Squads

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