Kubota Spears

39 - 10

Full Time

Toyota Verblitz

Kubota Spears vs Toyota Verblitz

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Commentary

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaiah Mapusua bursts through to advance the Toyota Verblitz attack.

82'

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

80'

Try

Great forward play by Toyota Verblitz allows Ryusei Kato to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Tele'a bursts through to advance the Toyota Verblitz attack.

77'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Ryusei Kato getting some game time.

74'

Toyota Verblitz decide to make a substitution, with Schalk Erasmus being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Shinya Komura took full advantage.

72'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Yusuke Kizu coming on.

69'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Taufa Latu coming off.

69'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Hanjiro Hirai coming on.

69'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Shogo Miura coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Tele'a took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Viliame Tuidraki took full advantage.

68'

Toyota Verblitz sub Rikiya Matsuda comes onto the field.

63'

Taichi Takahashi departs for Toyota Verblitz.

63'

Kubota Spears sub Asipeli Moala comes onto the field.

60'

Takeo Suenaga departs for Kubota Spears.

60'

Kubota Spears sub Atsushi Oshikawa comes onto the field.

60'

Bernard Foley departs for Kubota Spears.

60'

Kubota Spears sub Malcolm Marx comes onto the field.

60'

Rikuto Fukuda departs for Kubota Spears.

60'

Kubota Spears sub Kazuhiro Taniguchi comes onto the field.

60'

Shinobu Fujiwara departs for Kubota Spears.

60'

Kazuki Kato comes on for Kubota Spears.

56'

Yota Kamimori leaves the field.

56'

Yuya Hirose comes on for Kubota Spears.

56'

Haruto Kida leaves the field.

56'

Izi Sword comes on for Kubota Spears.

56'

Keijiro Tamefusa leaves the field.

56'

Shinya Komura has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Toyota Verblitz results in a try for Taichi Takahashi.

54'

What a run here by Taichi Takahashi as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Isaiah Mapusua.

54'

What a run here by Tiaan Falcon as they get over the gainline!

54'

Tiaan Falcon comes on.

52'

Nicholas McCurran comes off.

52'

Zach Gallagher comes on.

52'

Josh Dickson comes off.

52'

What a run here by Aaron Smith as they get over the gainline!

51'

Akira Ieremia comes on.

50'

Ruan Botha comes off.

50'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Kubota Spears.

49'

Yellow Card

Mark Tele'a (Toyota Verblitz) is shown a yellow card

49'

Haruto Kida makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Viliame Tuidraki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Isaiah Mapusua coming on.

44'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Blair Ryall coming off.

44'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Aaron Smith coming on.

44'

Toyota Verblitz make a substitution with Kaito Shigeno coming off.

44'

Shaun Stevenson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Bernard Foley as it drops short of the posts.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Kubota Spears is finished off by Gerhard van den Heever, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Kubota Spears has led to Gerhard van den Heever being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Bernard Foley.

38'

Fabulous play by Kubota Spears has led to Shaun Stevenson being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Bernard Foley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Rikus Pretorius as they go over the white wash for a try.

33'

Trouble here as Rikus Pretorius breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Shaun Stevenson breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Merwe Olivier breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Viliame Tuidraki bursts through to advance the Toyota Verblitz attack.

23'

Conversion

Bernard Foley converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Kubota Spears is finished off by Merwe Olivier

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Merwe Olivier bursts through to advance the Kubota Spears attack.

18'

Shaun Stevenson sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Bernard Foley makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Rikus Pretorius took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Bernard Foley kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Gerhard van den Heever goes through the gap.

Conversion

Bernard Foley has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Kubota Spears leads to a try for Tyler Paul

Rikus Pretorius sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Rikus Pretorius goes through the gap.

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

Match Details

  
 Kubota Spears v Toyota Verblitz 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 16th January 2026, 11:30pm CST 
  
 Edogawa Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Masaki Kondo

Points Flow Chart

Kubota Spears win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

Possession Last 10 min

89%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kato

79'

39 - 10

Takahashi

54'

39 - 5

Penalty Try

39 - 0

49'

Tele'a

49'

32 - 0

Half Time

van den Heever

32 - 0

38'

Foley

27 - 0

34'

Pretorius

25 - 0

33'

Foley

20 - 0

19'

Olivier

18 - 0

18'

Foley

13 - 0

12'

Foley

10 - 0

Foley

7 - 0

Paul

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Kubota Spears

Toyota Verblitz

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Defence Profile

Kubota Spears

Toyota Verblitz

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

80%

3-6 secs

28%

19%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

101

Last 5 Penalties

73'

74'

76'

78'

81'

Kubota Spears

Toyota Verblitz

Kubota Spears vs Toyota Verblitz Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Kubota Spears face off against Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One Round 5 on Fri 16th January 2026 at Edogawa 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.

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 5 places in the league table with Toyota Verblitz in 1st and Kubota Spears in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Kubota Spears vs Toyota Verblitz Squads

The official squads for Kubota Spears 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.