Yokohama Canon Eagles

32 - 38

Full Time

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Yokohama Canon Eagles

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Yokohama Canon Eagles go for goal with Yuragi Muto taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Yokohama Canon Eagles is finished off by Jesse Kriel

78'

Spellbinding play by Sione Halasili is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sione Halasili bursts through to advance the Yokohama Canon Eagles attack.

78'

Conversion

Yuragi Muto has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Yokohama Canon Eagles are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Yuragi Muto picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Toshiki Amano is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Viliame Takayawa bursts through to advance the Yokohama Canon Eagles attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shunta Nakamura bursts through to advance the Yokohama Canon Eagles attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Shunta Nakamura took full advantage.

73'

Yokohama Canon Eagles decide to make a substitution, with Sione Halasili getting some game time.

72'

Yokohama Canon Eagles decide to make a substitution, with Masato Furukawa being replaced.

72'

Yokohama Canon Eagles decide to make a substitution, with Toshiki Amano getting some game time.

72'

Yokohama Canon Eagles decide to make a substitution, with Asahi Doei being replaced.

72'

Yuragi Muto curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Yokohama Canon Eagles results in a try for Jesse Kriel

71'

That's a great try assist by Yuragi Muto.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Yuragi Muto took full advantage.

71'

Yokohama Canon Eagles decide to make a substitution, with Jeandre Labuschagne getting some game time.

70'

Yokohama Canon Eagles decide to make a substitution, with Randall Baker being replaced.

70'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Ataata Moeakiola getting some game time.

70'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Inoke Burua being replaced.

70'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Willie Potgieter getting some game time.

70'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Gerard Cowley-Tuioti being replaced.

70'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

A series of passes by Kobelco Kobe Steelers results in a try for Kazuma Ueda

69'

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

69'

That's a great try assist by Michael Little.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Gerard Cowley-Tuioti took full advantage.

68'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Shota Matsuoka coming on.

68'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Tatsuro Sugimoto coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Viliame Takayawa goes through the gap.

66'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Viliame Takayawa coming on.

65'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Yu Tamura coming off.

65'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Michael Little comes onto the field.

60'

Tali Ioasa departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

60'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers sub Takuma Motohashi comes onto the field.

60'

Waisake Raratubua departs for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

60'

Hikaru Moriwaki comes on for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

58'

Shigure Takao leaves the field.

58'

Levi Aumua comes on for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

58'

Masayoshi Takezawa leaves the field.

58'

Shunta Nakamura comes on for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

58'

Liam Coltman leaves the field.

58'

Tomoki Minami comes on for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

56'

Takato Okabe 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 Kazuma Ueda.

55'

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

55'

That's a great try assist by Tali Ioasa.

55'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

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

53'

That's a great try assist by Atsushi Hiwasa.

53'

Atsushi Hiwasa comes on.

52'

Itsuki Kamimura comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Yu Tamura kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Yokohama Canon Eagles results in a try for Yusuke Kajimura.

50'

Yu Tamura sets up the try.

50'

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

48'

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

48'

Kobelco Kobe Steelers decide to make a substitution, with Sione Mau getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland adds the two points for Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Kobelco Kobe Steelers leads to a try for Inoke Burua.

42'

Inoke Burua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Bryn Gatland played a key part in that try.

42'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Yokohama Canon Eagles as Liam Coltman goes over.

34'

Yellow Card

Ardie Savea (Kobelco Kobe Steelers) is shown a yellow card

33'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Yuragi Muto kicks the penalty goal.

29'

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

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Asahi Doei bursts through to advance the Yokohama Canon Eagles attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Ardie Savea took full advantage.

10'

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

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Brodie Retallick.

The defensive line has been broken as Kazuma Ueda goes through the gap.

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

Try

A stunning solo try from Tali Ioasa

We are underway as the referee Masaki Kondo blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Yokohama Canon Eagles v Kobelco Kobe Steelers 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 23rd January 2026, 09:30pm PST 
  
 NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Masaki Kondo

Points Flow Chart

Kobelco Kobe Steelers win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

78%

Possession Last 10 min

22%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kriel

32 - 38

78'

Muto

27 - 38

77'

Muto

25 - 38

76'

Kriel

20 - 38

71'

Gatland

69'

15 - 38

Ueda

69'

15 - 36

Gatland

56'

15 - 31

Ueda

55'

15 - 29

Gatland

54'

15 - 24

Retallick

53'

15 - 22

Tamura

15 - 17

51'

Kajimura

13 - 17

50'

Gatland

43'

8 - 17

Burua

42'

8 - 15

Half Time

Coltman

8 - 10

34'

Savea

33'

3 - 10

Muto

3 - 10

29'

Burua

0 - 10

Ioasa

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Yokohama Canon Eagles

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

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Defence Profile

Yokohama Canon Eagles

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

59%

3-6 secs

25%

28%

6+ secs

20%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

63'

67'

74'

Yokohama Canon Eagles

Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Yokohama Canon Eagles vs Kobelco Kobe Steelers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Yokohama Canon Eagles face off against Kobelco Kobe Steelers in Japan Rugby League One Round 6 on Fri 23rd January 2026 at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football 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 on Flo Rugby 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 4 places in the league table with Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2nd and Yokohama Canon Eagles in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Yokohama Canon Eagles vs Kobelco Kobe Steelers Squads

The official squads for Yokohama Canon Eagles 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.