Kubota Spears

24 - 18

Full Time

Tokyo Sungoliath

Kubota Spears vs Tokyo Sungoliath

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

85'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seiya Ozaki bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

82'

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

79'

Try

Tokyo Sungoliath are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Aaron Cruden picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aaron Cruden bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Yutaka Nagare is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Sanders bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

79'

Masaya Tamaki comes on.

77'

Faulua Makisi comes off.

77'

Conversion

Bernard Foley has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Kubota Spears is finished off by Bernard Foley

76'

Spellbinding play by Shinobu Fujiwara is finished off with a try.

76'

The penalty goal is on its way from Bernard Foley but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

69'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Hiroaki Sugimoto coming on.

65'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Malcolm Marx coming off.

65'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Naoaki Horibe coming on.

65'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Uwe Helu coming off.

65'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Ryan Crotty coming on.

65'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Harumichi Tatekawa coming off.

65'

Shinobu Fujiwara comes on for Kubota Spears.

59'

Kazuhiro Taniguchi leaves the field.

59'

Taiga Ozaki comes on for Tokyo Sungoliath.

56'

Li Tevita leaves the field.

56'

Samu Kerevi comes on for Tokyo Sungoliath.

56'

Ryoto Nakamura leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bernard Foley kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Malcolm Marx from scoring as they record the try for Kubota Spears.

55'

That's a great try assist by Kazuhiro Taniguchi.

55'

What a run here by Malcolm Marx as they get over the gainline!

54'

Penalty Goal

Aaron Cruden does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Yutaka Nagare comes on.

50'

Naoto Saito comes off.

50'

Ryosuke Iwaihara comes on.

50'

Kotaro Hosoki comes off.

50'

Shunta Nakamura comes on.

50'

Kosuke Horikoshi comes off.

50'

Shintaro Ishihara comes on.

50'

Yukio Morikawa comes off.

50'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Opeti Helu getting some game time.

46'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Kengo Kitagawa being replaced.

46'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Halatoa Vailea getting some game time.

46'

Kubota Spears decide to make a substitution, with Rikus Pretorius being replaced.

46'

Penalty Goal

Bernard Foley makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Tokyo Sungoliath decided to go for goal with Aaron Cruden taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Li Tevita gathers the kick to score the try for Tokyo Sungoliath.

29'

Trouble here as Li Tevita breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Kotaro Matsushima is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Koga Nezuka breaches the defence.

26'

Rikus Pretorius comes on.

25'

Opeti Helu comes off.

25'

Conversion

Bernard Foley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Kubota Spears are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Yota Kamimori picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

That's a great try assist by Kazuhiro Taniguchi.

23'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Kanji Shimokawa getting some game time.

20'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Ryuga Hashimoto being replaced.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Haruto Kida bursts through to advance the Kubota Spears attack.

19'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Opeti Helu coming on.

17'

Kubota Spears make a substitution with Rikus Pretorius coming off.

17'

Penalty Goal

Aaron Cruden does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Yellow Card

Kengo Kitagawa (Kubota Spears) is shown a yellow card

12'

Aaron Cruden steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

11'

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

Yota Kamimori comes on.

Kota Kaishi comes off.

Red Card

Hendrik Tui (Tokyo Sungoliath) is shown the red card

Bernard Foley steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Kubota Spears v Tokyo Sungoliath 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 13th May 2023, 08:05pm PDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Kubota Spears win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

42%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

99%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cruden

79'

24 - 18

Foley

24 - 13

77'

Foley

22 - 13

76'

Foley

17 - 13

56'

Marx

15 - 13

55'

Cruden

53'

10 - 13

Foley

10 - 10

46'

Half Time

Cruden

31'

7 - 10

Tevita

29'

7 - 8

Foley

7 - 3

25'

Kamimori

5 - 3

23'

Cruden

15'

0 - 3

Kitagawa

0 - 0

12'

Tui

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Kubota Spears

Tokyo Sungoliath

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Defence Profile

Kubota Spears

Tokyo Sungoliath

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

51%

3-6 secs

23%

36%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

113

Kubota Spears vs Tokyo Sungoliath Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Kubota Spears face off against Tokyo Sungoliath in Japan Rugby League One Semi Final on Sat 13th May 2023 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:05. In South Africa it’s at 05:05 SAST, 15:05 NZST in New Zealand, 13:05 AEST in Australia and 20:05 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 1 place in the league table with Tokyo Sungoliath in 1st and Kubota Spears in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Kubota Spears vs Tokyo Sungoliath Squads

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