Kubota Spears

28 - 34

Full Time

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Kubota Spears vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decided to go for goal with James Grayson taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Koga Nezuka getting some game time.

74'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Liam Williams being replaced.

74'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Marino Mikaele-Tu'u getting some game time.

74'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Walt Steenkamp being replaced.

74'

James Grayson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars results in a try for Ben Paltridge

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Paltridge took full advantage.

72'

Roland Alaia'sa played a key part in that try.

72'

James Grayson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

Walt Steenkamp scores the try from close range.

69'

That's a great try assist by Kota Iwamura.

69'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yuki Miyazato coming on.

66'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yoshimitsu Yasue coming off.

66'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Shunta Koga coming on.

66'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Shinobu Fujiwara coming off.

66'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Yu Chinen coming on.

66'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Kanzo Schinckel coming off.

66'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Jun Morimoto coming on.

66'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Mototsugu Hachiya coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Kubota Spears supporters go wild as Gerhard van den Heever successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ruan Botha goes through the gap.

64'

Liam Williams comes on for Kubota Spears.

58'

Koga Nezuka leaves the field.

58'

Finau Tupa comes on for Kubota Spears.

58'

Takeo Suenaga leaves the field.

58'

Hiroaki Sugimoto comes on for Kubota Spears.

58'

Dane Coles leaves the field.

58'

Daniel Linde comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

57'

Kyo Yoshida leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Gerhard van den Heever adds the points for Kubota Spears.

57'

Ruan Botha comes on.

54'

David Bulbring comes off.

54'

Kengo Kitagawa comes on.

54'

Satoshi Saita comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James Grayson kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Walt Steenkamp from scoring as they record the try for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

53'

That's a great try assist by Kota Iwamura.

53'

Yellow Card

Faulua Makisi (Kubota Spears) is shown a yellow card

50'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Yota Kamimori getting some game time.

45'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Kota Kaishi being replaced.

45'

Gerhard van den Heever has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop JD Schickerling from scoring that try!

44'

JD Schickerling makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

James Grayson adds the two points for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

40'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Ben Paltridge to score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars has led to Ben Paltridge being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Gerhard van den Heever will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Kubota Spears is finished off by Rikus Pretorius, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Kubota Spears has led to Rikus Pretorius being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Shinobu Fujiwara.

37'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars go for goal with James Grayson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars ends with a try for Joichiro Iwashita.

32'

Trouble here as Joichiro Iwashita breaches the defence.

32'

Curtis Rona sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Masataka Tsuruya breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Gerhard van den Heever converts the try.

18'

Try

What a kick! Haruto Kida takes full advantage to score for Kubota Spears.

17'

Harumichi Tatekawa sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomoki Kishioka took full advantage.

15'

Gerhard van den Heever has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Kubota Spears results in a try for Faulua Makisi

Dane Coles played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Dane Coles took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Haruto Kida goes through the gap.

James Grayson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars leads to a try for Masataka Tsuruya

Jackson Hemopo sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Jackson Hemopo goes through the gap.

James Grayson steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Kubota Spears v Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 2nd March 2024, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

54%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Paltridge

72'

28 - 34

Steenkamp

69'

28 - 29

van den Heever

28 - 24

65'

van den Heever

25 - 24

57'

Grayson

53'

22 - 24

Steenkamp

53'

22 - 22

Makisi

22 - 17

50'

Schickerling

22 - 17

44'

Half Time

Grayson

40'

17 - 17

Paltridge

39'

17 - 15

Pretorius

17 - 10

37'

Iwashita

32'

12 - 10

van den Heever

12 - 5

18'

Kida

10 - 5

17'

Makisi

5 - 5

Tsuruya

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Kubota Spears

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Defence Profile

Kubota Spears

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

42%

3-6 secs

31%

39%

6+ secs

16%

14%

Rucks Won

107

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

75'

79'

80'

Kubota Spears

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Kubota Spears vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Kubota Spears face off against Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan Rugby League One Round 8 on Sat 2nd March 2024 at Prince Chichibu Memorial 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.

Kubota Spears won the last encounter but Kubota Spears are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in 4th and Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Kubota Spears vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Squads

The official squads for Kubota Spears vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.