Tokyo Sungoliath

60 - 31

Full Time

Mie Honda Heat

Mie Honda Heat vs Tokyo Sungoliath

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Conversion

Gwangtee Oh has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Mie Honda Heat is finished off by Gwangtee Oh

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gwangtee Oh bursts through to advance the Mie Honda Heat attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Hayata Nakao is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Banks bursts through to advance the Mie Honda Heat attack.

76'

Mikiya Takamoto takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Tokyo Sungoliath results in a try for Ryosuke Kawase

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryosuke Kawase took full advantage.

73'

Mikiya Takamoto played a key part in that try.

73'

Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Shogo Nakano leads to a try for Tokyo Sungoliath

69'

That's a great try assist by Cheslin Kolbe.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Cheslin Kolbe took full advantage.

69'

Mie Honda Heat make a substitution with Tatsuhiko Tsurukawa coming on.

67'

Mie Honda Heat make a substitution with Matthys Basson coming off.

67'

Mie Honda Heat make a substitution with Taiki Yoshioka coming on.

67'

Mie Honda Heat make a substitution with Feinga Fakai coming off.

67'

Cheslin Kolbe curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

Great hands by Tokyo Sungoliath leads to a try for Seiya Ozaki

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Seiya Ozaki goes through the gap.

66'

Tatsuya Miyazaki sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Mikiya Takamoto goes through the gap.

66'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Kotaro Hosoki comes onto the field.

63'

Kan Nakano departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

63'

Conversion

The Tokyo Sungoliath supporters go wild as Cheslin Kolbe successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Tokyo Sungoliath are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Shogo Nakano touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Shogo Nakano goes through the gap.

62'

Tevita Li comes on for Mie Honda Heat.

59'

Dawid Kellerman leaves the field.

59'

Matthys Basson comes on for Mie Honda Heat.

59'

Tatsuhiko Tsurukawa leaves the field.

59'

Ryosuke Kawase comes on for Tokyo Sungoliath.

59'

Kotaro Matsushima leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Dawid Kellerman as they get over the gainline!

55'

Ryoto Nakamura comes on.

54'

Isaiah Punivai comes off.

54'

Tatsuya Miyazaki comes on.

54'

Kosuke Horikoshi comes off.

54'

Yukio Morikawa comes on.

54'

Kenta Kobayashi comes off.

54'

Gwangtee Oh has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Shogo Nezuka from scoring as they record the try for Mie Honda Heat.

53'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Sam Jeffries getting some game time.

48'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Sean McMahon being replaced.

48'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Tatsuhiko Tsurukawa getting some game time.

48'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Matthys Basson being replaced.

48'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Shogo Nezuka getting some game time.

48'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Azuma Doei being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Gwangtee Oh adds the two points for Mie Honda Heat.

48'

Try

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

47'

Spellbinding play by Azuma Doei is finished off with a try.

47'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Jan Hendrik Swanepoel getting some game time.

45'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Mark Abbott being replaced.

45'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Kenta Fukuda getting some game time.

45'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Yutaka Nagare being replaced.

45'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Hayata Nakao getting some game time.

45'

Mie Honda Heat decide to make a substitution, with Manu Vunipola being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe adds the two points for Tokyo Sungoliath.

44'

Try

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

43'

Mikiya Takamoto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Yutaka Nagare played a key part in that try.

43'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Seiya Ozaki coming on.

40'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Ryosuke Kawase coming off.

40'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Kanji Shimokawa coming on.

40'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Kai Yamamoto coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Ryosuke Kawase comes onto the field.

39'

Seiya Ozaki departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

39'

Fabulous play by Tokyo Sungoliath has led to Harry Hockings being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Tokyo Sungoliath has led to Trevor Hosea being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Mikiya Takamoto as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Tokyo Sungoliath has led to Mikiya Takamoto being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Yutaka Nagare sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Tokyo Sungoliath has led to Trevor Hosea being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Koki Hida comes on for Mie Honda Heat.

32'

Ikuma Yamada leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Seiya Ozaki breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Gwangtee Oh breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Sean McMahon breaches the defence.

29'

Mikiya Takamoto curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

28'

Try

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

27'

Ryoma Nishimura comes on.

26'

Talifolofola Tangipa comes off.

26'

Trouble here as Seiya Ozaki breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Tom Banks breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Mikiya Takamoto makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

An interception by Sean McMahon allows them to race away to score.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean McMahon bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

22'

Conversion

Manu Vunipola makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Mie Honda Heat is finished off by Larry Sulunga

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Larry Sulunga bursts through to advance the Mie Honda Heat attack.

19'

Manu Vunipola sets up the try.

19'

Mikiya Takamoto has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

Yutaka Nagare scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Yutaka Nagare took full advantage.

13'

Manu Vunipola has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Mie Honda Heat are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Naoki Motomura touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Larry Sulunga goes through the gap.

Mikiya Takamoto has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Tokyo Sungoliath leads to a try for Sean McMahon

Mikiya Takamoto sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Kenta Kobayashi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Shogo Nakano goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Tokyo Sungoliath v Mie Honda Heat 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 4th April 2025, 10:30pm PDT 
  
 Hanazono Rugby Stadium 
  
 Toshimasa Sekiya

Points Flow Chart

Tokyo Sungoliath win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

77'

60 - 31

76'

60 - 29

Kawase

60 - 24

73'

Kolbe

55 - 24

70'

Nakano

53 - 24

69'

Ozaki

48 - 24

66'

Kolbe

43 - 24

63'

Nakano

41 - 24

62'

Nezuka

53'

36 - 24

48'

36 - 19

Swanepoel

47'

36 - 17

Kolbe

36 - 12

44'

Takamoto

34 - 12

43'

Half Time

Kolbe

29 - 12

35'

Takamoto

27 - 12

34'

Kolbe

22 - 12

27'

Takamoto

17 - 12

23'

McMahon

15 - 12

22'

Vunipola

20'

10 - 12

Sulunga

19'

10 - 10

Nagare

10 - 5

13'

Motomura

5 - 5

McMahon

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

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Attack Profile

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Mie Honda Heat

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Defence Profile

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Mie Honda Heat

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

73%

66%

3-6 secs

25%

19%

6+ secs

15%

135

Rucks Won

107

Last 5 Penalties

58'

60'

72'

79'

80'

Tokyo Sungoliath

Mie Honda Heat

Tokyo Sungoliath vs Mie Honda Heat Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tokyo Sungoliath face off against Mie Honda Heat in Japan Rugby League One Round 14 on Fri 4th April 2025 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 22:30 EST in the US.

Tokyo Sungoliath won the last encounter but Tokyo Sungoliath are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Mie Honda Heat in 3rd and Tokyo Sungoliath in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tokyo Sungoliath vs Mie Honda Heat Squads

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