Saitama Wild Knights

57 - 19

Full Time

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars vs Saitama Wild Knights

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

81'

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

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars is finished off by Chang-Ho Ahn

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chang-Ho Ahn bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

80'

Yuki Miyazato sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Haniteli Filatoa Vailea bursts through to advance the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars attack.

79'

Takaya Saito takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

77'

Try

Saitama Wild Knights are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Xavier Stowers picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Conversion

The Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars supporters go wild as Shota Taira successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Haniteli Filatoa Vailea scores the try from close range.

68'

That's a great try assist by Chang-Ho Ahn.

68'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Xavier Stowers coming on.

65'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Ben Gunter coming off.

65'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Lisala Finau coming on.

65'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Sho Furuhata coming off.

65'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars sub Bunsuke Kurita comes onto the field.

62'

Friedle Olivier departs for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

62'

The conversion is on its way from Takaya Saito but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

62'

Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Tomoki Osada

61'

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

61'

Spellbinding play by Takaya Saito is finished off with a try.

61'

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

61'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Tomoki Osada comes onto the field.

60'

Damian de Allende departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Takaya Saito kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Takaya Saito.

57'

What a run here by Takaya Saito as they get over the gainline!

57'

Ben Gunter played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Yusaku Kihara as they get over the gainline!

56'

Kohki Sato comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

56'

Marino Mikaele-Tu'u leaves the field.

56'

Gideon Koegelenberg comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

56'

Kyo Yoshida leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Naco Joape as they get over the gainline!

52'

Shu Hagihara comes on.

51'

Taiki Koyama comes off.

51'

Ryota Hasegawa comes on.

51'

Lachlan Boshier comes off.

51'

Tomoaki Ishii comes on.

51'

Pieter Scholtz comes off.

51'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Yuki Miyazato getting some game time.

49'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars decide to make a substitution, with Seunghyok Lee being replaced.

49'

Kenji Sato makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Yusaku Kihara getting some game time.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Craig Millar being replaced.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Kenji Sato getting some game time.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate being replaced.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Takaya Saito getting some game time.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Takuya Yamasawa being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa adds the two points for Saitama Wild Knights.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Damian de Allende.

44'

Spellbinding play by Marika Koroibete is finished off with a try.

44'

Marika Koroibete makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with James Grayson coming on.

41'

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars make a substitution with Shun Miyake coming off.

41'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa adds the two points for Saitama Wild Knights.

41'

Try

A clever kick there by Saitama Wild Knights allows Koki Takeyama to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Koki Takeyama being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Takuya Yamasawa played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Saitama Wild Knights has led to Liam Mitchell being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Shota Taira does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars as Seunghyok Lee goes over.

37'

Dai Kawahara comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

32'

Brad Weber leaves the field.

32'

Chang-Ho Ahn comes on for Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

31'

Mototsugu Hachiya leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Saitama Wild Knights ends with a try for Damian de Allende.

29'

Spellbinding play by Taiki Koyama is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Tom Parton breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Taiki Koyama scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Taiki Koyama breaches the defence.

27'

A gap opened in the defence and Marika Koroibete took full advantage.

14'

Takuya Yamasawa has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Takuya Yamasawa leads to a try for Saitama Wild Knights

12'

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

12'

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

12'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa has kicked a conversion.

Try

Juan Wilson scores the try from close range.

Taiki Koyama played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee Tetsuya Hirakawa blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saitama Wild Knights v Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 24th April 2026, 10:30pm PDT 
  
 Kumagaya Rugby Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Tetsuya Hirakawa

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

Possession Last 10 min

79%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ahn

80'

57 - 19

Stowers

57 - 14

76'

Taira

69'

52 - 14

Vailea

68'

52 - 12

Osada

52 - 7

61'

Saito

47 - 7

57'

Saito

45 - 7

57'

Yamasawa

40 - 7

45'

de Allende

38 - 7

44'

Yamasawa

33 - 7

41'

Takeyama

31 - 7

40'

Half Time

Taira

38'

26 - 7

Lee

37'

26 - 5

Yamasawa

26 - 0

30'

de Allende

24 - 0

29'

Yamasawa

19 - 0

28'

Koyama

17 - 0

27'

Yamasawa

12 - 0

12'

Yamasawa

7 - 0

Wilson

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

74%

48%

3-6 secs

14%

35%

6+ secs

12%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

47'

50'

59'

67'

72'

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 16 on Fri 24th April 2026 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 17:30 NZST in New Zealand, 15:30 AEST in Australia and 22:30 EST on Flo Rugby 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 5 places in the league table with Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 6th 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.