Saitama Wild Knights

37 - 22

Full Time

Shizuoka BlueRevs

Saitama Wild Knights vs Shizuoka BlueRevs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba converts the try.

80'

Try

Vueti Tupou goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vueti Tupou bursts through to advance the Shizuoka BlueRevs attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Semi Radradra is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Semi Radradra bursts through to advance the Shizuoka BlueRevs attack.

77'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Atora Hondo getting some game time.

73'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Koki Takeyama being replaced.

73'

Yellow Card

Jack Cornelsen (Saitama Wild Knights) is shown a yellow card

72'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Yuya Odo getting some game time.

72'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Takeshi Hino being replaced.

72'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Vea getting some game time.

71'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Lisala Finau being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Koki Takeyama has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Koki Takeyama leads to a try for Saitama Wild Knights

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Koki Takeyama took full advantage.

70'

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

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Viliami Afu Kaipouli being replaced.

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Maurice Marks getting some game time.

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Vince Aso being replaced.

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Yoshiaki Taniguchi getting some game time.

70'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Marika Koroibete being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Juan Wilson took full advantage.

68'

Koki Takeyama curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

Great hands by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Lachlan Boshier

61'

Spellbinding play by Kyohei Yamasawa is finished off with a try.

61'

Kyohei Yamasawa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Liam Mitchell

58'

Keita Inagaki comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

58'

Craig Millar leaves the field.

58'

Takeshi Hino comes on for Shizuoka BlueRevs.

58'

Yuya Odo leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Marika Koroibete as they get over the gainline!

57'

Sean Vete comes on for Shizuoka BlueRevs.

55'

Takumi Inaba leaves the field.

55'

Takayoshi Mohara comes on for Shizuoka BlueRevs.

55'

Kenta Yamashita leaves the field.

55'

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Saitama Wild Knights results in a try for Kumsu Lee.

54'

That's a great try assist by Marika Koroibete.

54'

What a run here by Marika Koroibete as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Marika Koroibete as they get over the gainline!

50'

Liam Mitchell comes on.

50'

Esei Haangana comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Kyohei Yamasawa kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

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

49'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Yuya Odo getting some game time.

48'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Takeshi Hino being replaced.

48'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Sanele Nohamba getting some game time.

48'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Sam Greene being replaced.

48'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Takuma Shoji getting some game time.

48'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decide to make a substitution, with Kwagga Smith being replaced.

48'

Juan Wilson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Yellow Card

Murray Douglas (Shizuoka BlueRevs) is shown a yellow card

46'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Valynce Te Whare coming on.

44'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Futo Yamaguchi coming off.

44'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Sylvian Mahuza coming on.

44'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Charles Piutau coming off.

44'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Richmond Tongatama coming on.

44'

Shizuoka BlueRevs make a substitution with Malgene Ilaua coming off.

44'

Shizuoka BlueRevs decided to go for goal with Sam Greene taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Juan Wilson comes onto the field.

39'

Ben Gunter departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

39'

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

39'

Try

What an effort there by Kakeru Okumura as they score the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Malgene Ilaua.

38'

Fabulous play by Shizuoka BlueRevs has led to Malgene Ilaua being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Greene kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Trouble here as Kenta Yamashita breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Kyohei Yamasawa adds the points for Saitama Wild Knights.

24'

Conversion

Sam Greene makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Shizuoka BlueRevs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Semi Radradra picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Shuntaro Kitamura.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Vueti Tupou took full advantage.

13'

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

Try

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

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

That's a great try assist by Marika Koroibete.

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

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

We are underway as the referee Ibuki Tetsuka blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Saitama Wild Knights v Shizuoka BlueRevs 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 9th January 2026, 11:30pm CST 
  
 Kumagaya Rugby Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ibuki Tetsuka

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

58%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nohamba

80'

37 - 22

Tupou

80'

37 - 20

Cornelsen

37 - 15

72'

Takeyama

37 - 15

71'

Takeyama

35 - 15

70'

Boshier

30 - 15

61'

Mitchell

25 - 15

58'

Lee

20 - 15

54'

Yamasawa

15 - 15

50'

Finau

13 - 15

49'

Douglas

46'

8 - 15

Half Time

Okumura

38'

8 - 15

Greene

27'

8 - 10

Yamasawa

8 - 7

24'

Greene

21'

5 - 7

Radradra

21'

5 - 5

Gunter

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Shizuoka BlueRevs

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Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Shizuoka BlueRevs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

70%

3-6 secs

24%

29%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

52'

60'

72'

78'

Saitama Wild Knights

Shizuoka BlueRevs

Saitama Wild Knights vs Shizuoka BlueRevs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saitama Wild Knights face off against Shizuoka BlueRevs in Japan Rugby League One Round 4 on Fri 9th January 2026 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST on SuperSport, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 21:30 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 2 places in the league table with Shizuoka BlueRevs in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saitama Wild Knights vs Shizuoka BlueRevs Squads

The official squads for Saitama Wild Knights vs Shizuoka BlueRevs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.