Saitama Wild Knights

39 - 10

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Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars vs Saitama Wild Knights

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Naco Joape bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

78'

James Grayson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

77'

Try

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Epineri Uluiviti picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Haniteli Filatoa Vailea is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt Vaega bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Naco Joape took full advantage.

73'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Riley being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Riley took full advantage.

71'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Hayato Hosoda getting some game time.

71'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Kanzo Schinckel being replaced.

71'

Conversion

The Saitama Wild Knights supporters go wild as Takaya Saito successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Ryuji Noguchi

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryuji Noguchi took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Vince Aso.

68'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Yuta Takagi coming on.

68'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Tomoki Osada coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Liam Mitchell took full advantage.

66'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Shota Fukui coming on.

66'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Lachlan Boshier coming off.

66'

Takaya Saito curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

66'

Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Ben Gunter

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Gunter goes through the gap.

65'

Takaya Saito sets up the try.

65'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars sub Tai Dowling comes onto the field.

62'

Honeti Taumohaapai departs for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

62'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars sub Kanzo Schinckel comes onto the field.

62'

Tomoaki Ishii departs for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Vince Aso goes through the gap.

61'

Taniela Vea comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

57'

Taiki Fujii leaves the field.

57'

Atsushi Sakate comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

57'

Kenji Sato leaves the field.

57'

Craig Millar comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

57'

Sho Furuhata leaves the field.

57'

Tom Parton comes on.

52'

Koki Takeyama comes off.

52'

Esei Haangana comes on.

51'

Lood de Jager comes off.

51'

Haniteli Filatoa Vailea comes on.

50'

Charlie Lawrence comes off.

50'

Jack Stratton comes on.

50'

Kota Iwamura comes off.

50'

Naco Joape makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Takaya Saito has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Lachlan Boshier.

46'

Spellbinding play by Koki Takeyama is finished off with a try.

46'

Koki Takeyama makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Naco Joape makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Tomoaki Ishii coming on.

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars sub Makoto Daniel Linde comes onto the field.

39'

Jackson Hemopo departs for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

39'

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.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars is finished off by Honeti Taumohaapai, as they goes over for the try.

35'

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

35'

Charlie Lawrence sets up the try.

35'

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

35'

Yuki Miyazato comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

32'

Seunghyok Lee leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Vince Aso breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Koki Takeyama breaches the defence.

30'

Takaya Saito comes on.

29'

Kyohei Yamasawa comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Vince Aso breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Koki Takeyama kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Koki Takeyama makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saitama Wild Knights is finished off by Ryuji Noguchi

19'

Koki Takeyama sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Koki Takeyama bursts through to advance the Saitama Wild Knights attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyohei Yamasawa bursts through to advance the Saitama Wild Knights attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Cornelsen bursts through to advance the Saitama Wild Knights attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jackson Hemopo bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyohei Yamasawa took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Naco Joape took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Gunter goes through the gap.

Conversion

Koki Takeyama has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Koki Takeyama

The defensive line has been broken as Koki Takeyama goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Sho Furuhata.

The defensive line has been broken as Tomoki Osada goes through the gap.

Koki Takeyama has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The Saitama Wild Knights pack has powered over for Kenji Sato to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saitama Wild Knights v Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 21st February 2025, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Kumagaya Rugby Stadium 
  
 Toshimasa Sekiya

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

Possession Last 10 min

87%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Uluiviti

77'

39 - 10

Saito

39 - 5

69'

Noguchi

37 - 5

68'

Gunter

32 - 5

65'

Boshier

27 - 5

46'

Half Time

Taumohaapai

35'

22 - 5

Takeyama

22 - 0

27'

Takeyama

19 - 0

20'

Noguchi

17 - 0

19'

Takeyama

12 - 0

Takeyama

10 - 0

Sato

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

56%

3-6 secs

35%

38%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

102

Last 5 Penalties

59'

63'

67'

71'

73'

Saitama Wild Knights

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Saitama Wild Knights vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saitama Wild Knights face off against Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan Rugby League One Round 9 on Fri 21st February 2025 at Kumagaya Rugby 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.

Saitama Wild Knights won the last encounter but Saitama Wild Knights 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 Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saitama Wild Knights vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars Squads

The official squads for Saitama Wild Knights 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.