Saitama Wild Knights

37 - 19

Full Time

Urayasu D-Rocks

Saitama Wild Knights vs Urayasu D-Rocks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Israel Folau bursts through to advance the Urayasu D-Rocks attack.

81'

Taisei Konishi comes on.

78'

Ren Iinuma comes off.

78'

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

77'

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

74'

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

73'

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

73'

Conversion

Takaya Saito has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Atsushi Sakate places the ball down for the try.

72'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Shu Hagihara getting some game time.

71'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Kumsu Lee being replaced.

71'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Ockie Barnard getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

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

68'

Penalty Goal

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

67'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Otere Black coming on.

65'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Hikaru Tamura coming off.

65'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Soma Matsumoto coming on.

65'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Shane Gates coming off.

65'

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

62'

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

61'

Kumsu Lee comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

57'

Shu Hagihara leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Hikaru Tamura kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Samu Kerevi scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

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

55'

Hendrik Tui comes on.

54'

Tetta Shigematsu comes off.

54'

Junichiro Matsushita comes on.

54'

Ryuji Fujimura comes off.

54'

Keita Inagaki comes on.

54'

Craig Millar comes off.

54'

Lisala Finau comes on.

54'

Asaeli Ai Valu comes off.

54'

Juan Wilson comes on.

54'

Viliami Afu Kaipouli comes off.

54'

Conversion

Takaya Saito adds the two points for Saitama Wild Knights.

49'

Try

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

48'

Urayasu D-Rocks decide to make a substitution, with Jasper Wiese getting some game time.

47'

Urayasu D-Rocks decide to make a substitution, with Tamati Ioane being replaced.

47'

Urayasu D-Rocks decide to make a substitution, with Kaisei Umeda getting some game time.

47'

Urayasu D-Rocks decide to make a substitution, with Hidetomo Nabeshima being replaced.

47'

Urayasu D-Rocks go for goal with Hikaru Tamura taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Urayasu D-Rocks leads to a try for Caleb Cavubati.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Saitama Wild Knights go for goal with Takaya Saito taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

The Saitama Wild Knights maul pushes over the tryline as Atsushi Sakate scores.

39'

Saitama Wild Knights sub Tomoki Osada comes onto the field.

36'

Takuya Yamasawa departs for Saitama Wild Knights.

36'

Urayasu D-Rocks sub Kim Ryom comes onto the field.

36'

Sekonaia Pole departs for Urayasu D-Rocks.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Saitama Wild Knights supporters go wild as Takuya Yamasawa successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

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

22'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Tom Parton being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Hikaru Tamura makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Urayasu D-Rocks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tamati Ioane picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Takuya Yamasawa hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

15'

Try

What a kick! Koki Takeyama takes full advantage to score for Saitama Wild Knights.

14'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Lachlan Boshier took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Takuya Yamasawa converts the try.

10'

Try

Marika Koroibete scores the try from close range.

Atsushi Sakate played a key part in that try.

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

Match Details

  
 Saitama Wild Knights v Urayasu D-Rocks 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 20th December 2025, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Kumagaya Rugby Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ibuki Tetsuka

Points Flow Chart

Saitama Wild Knights win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Saito

37 - 19

73'

Sakate

35 - 19

72'

Saito

30 - 19

67'

Tamura

57'

27 - 19

Kerevi

56'

27 - 17

Saito

27 - 12

49'

Sakate

25 - 12

48'

Cavubati

43'

20 - 12

Half Time

Sakate

20 - 7

39'

Yamasawa

15 - 7

34'

Tamura

21'

12 - 7

Ioane

20'

12 - 5

Takeyama

12 - 0

14'

Yamasawa

7 - 0

10'

Koroibete

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Urayasu D-Rocks

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Defence Profile

Saitama Wild Knights

Urayasu D-Rocks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

45%

3-6 secs

37%

41%

6+ secs

16%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

70'

79'

82'

Saitama Wild Knights

Urayasu D-Rocks

Saitama Wild Knights vs Urayasu D-Rocks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Saitama Wild Knights face off against Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan Rugby League One Round 2 on Sat 20th December 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 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 3 places in the league table with Urayasu D-Rocks in 1st and Saitama Wild Knights in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Saitama Wild Knights vs Urayasu D-Rocks Squads

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