Saitama Wild Knights

45 - 0

Full Time

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Saitama Wild Knights vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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

81'

Takaya Saito has ran out of time to kick the Penalty!!

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shotaro Ikedo bursts through to advance the Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo attack.

77'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Yuhei Sugiyama getting some game time.

72'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Taichi Mano being replaced.

72'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Ryota Hasegawa getting some game time.

71'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Esei Haangana being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Takaya Saito has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Tomoki Osada scores an interception try.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomoki Osada took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Collins took full advantage.

69'

Takaya Saito hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Kenji Sato

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Kenji Sato goes through the gap.

64'

Liam Mitchell sets up the try.

64'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo sub Shotaro Ikedo comes onto the field.

62'

Jone Naikabula departs for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

62'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo sub Masataka Mikami comes onto the field.

62'

Sena Kimura departs for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.

62'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Xavier Stowers comes onto the field.

62'

Jack Cornelsen departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

62'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Shu Hagihara comes onto the field.

62'

Taiki Koyama departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

62'

Rob Thompson comes on.

53'

Rei Ishioka comes off.

53'

Taishiro Kido comes on.

52'

Takeshi Sasaki comes off.

52'

Maurice Marks comes on.

51'

Koki Takeyama comes off.

51'

Takaya Saito comes on.

51'

Takuya Yamasawa comes off.

51'

Yusaku Kihara comes on.

51'

Craig Millar comes off.

51'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Teruo Makabe getting some game time.

47'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Yuta Kokaji being replaced.

47'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Rinpei Sakaki getting some game time.

47'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Makalio being replaced.

47'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Lisala Finau getting some game time.

47'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Asaeli Ai Valu being replaced.

47'

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

46'

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

46'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Shohei Ito getting some game time.

46'

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Pierce being replaced.

46'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Craig Millar getting some game time.

46'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Yusaku Kihara being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa adds the two points for Saitama Wild Knights.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Saitama Wild Knights leads to a try for Hayata Taniyama.

45'

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

45'

Ryuji Noguchi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Yusaku Kihara coming on.

41'

Saitama Wild Knights make a substitution with Craig Millar coming off.

41'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Craig Millar comes onto the field.

40'

Yusaku Kihara departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Saitama Wild Knights is finished off by Koki Takeyama, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Hayata Taniyama.

39'

Yusaku Kihara comes on.

29'

Craig Millar comes off.

29'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saitama Wild Knights is finished off by Takuya Yamasawa

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Tomoki Osada.

20'

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

19'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa converts the try.

14'

Try

Koki Takeyama scores an interception try.

13'

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

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Rei Ishioka goes through the gap.

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Tomoki Osada

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

Takuya Yamasawa sets up the try.

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

Match Details

  
 Saitama Wild Knights v Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Fri 8th May 2026, 10:30pm PDT 
  
 Kumagaya Rugby Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ibuki Tetsuka

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Saito

45 - 0

71'

Osada

43 - 0

70'

Sato

38 - 0

64'

Yamasawa

33 - 0

46'

Taniyama

31 - 0

45'

Half Time

Takeyama

26 - 0

39'

Yamasawa

21 - 0

21'

Yamasawa

19 - 0

20'

Yamasawa

14 - 0

14'

Takeyama

12 - 0

13'

Yamasawa

7 - 0

Osada

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

60%

3-6 secs

31%

34%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

75'

76'

79'

Saitama Wild Knights

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo

Saitama Wild Knights vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saitama Wild Knights face off against Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Japan Rugby League One Round 18 on Fri 8th May 2026 at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST on SuperSport, 17:30 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 15:30 AEST on RugbyPass TV 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 1 place in the league table with Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saitama Wild Knights vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Squads

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