Urayasu D-Rocks

27 - 24

Full Time

Saitama Wild Knights

Saitama Wild Knights vs Urayasu D-Rocks

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

82'

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

82'

Try

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

81'

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

80'

Lady luck is not smiling on Hikaru Tamura with their drop goal hitting the bar!!!

80'

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

79'

Luteru Laulala comes on.

79'

Caleb Cavubati comes off.

79'

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

77'

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

72'

Urayasu D-Rocks decide to make a substitution, with Ryohei Yamanaka being replaced.

72'

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

71'

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

71'

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 Ben Gunter being replaced.

71'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Siosifa Lisala coming on.

67'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Tamati Ioane coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Soma Matsumoto took full advantage.

67'

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

63'

Try

The Saitama Wild Knights pack has powered over for Juan Wilson to score the try.

62'

Urayasu D-Rocks sub Taisei Konishi comes onto the field.

62'

Ren Iinuma departs for Urayasu D-Rocks.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Soma Matsumoto goes through the gap.

58'

Ryuji Noguchi comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

58'

Takaya Saito leaves the field.

58'

Marika Koroibete comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

58'

Maurice Marks leaves the field.

58'

Kim Ryom comes on for Urayasu D-Rocks.

58'

Gakuto Ishida leaves the field.

58'

Hendrik Tui comes on for Urayasu D-Rocks.

58'

Manaaki Selby-Rickit leaves the field.

58'

Junichiro Matsushita comes on for Urayasu D-Rocks.

58'

Takashi Omoto leaves the field.

58'

Kenji Sato comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

57'

Atsushi Sakate leaves the field.

57'

Liam Mitchell comes on for Saitama Wild Knights.

56'

Esei Haangana leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Esei Haangana to score the try.

55'

That's a great try assist by Takuya Yamasawa.

55'

What a run here by Maurice Marks as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Caleb Cavubati as they get over the gainline!

51'

Takaya Saito comes on.

50'

Ryuji Noguchi comes off.

50'

Takuhei Yasuda makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

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

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Taiki Fujii being replaced.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Takuya Yamasawa getting some game time.

49'

Saitama Wild Knights decide to make a substitution, with Takaya Saito being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Hikaru Tamura has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Urayasu D-Rocks leads to a try for Tamati Ioane.

47'

Spellbinding play by Samisoni Tua is finished off with a try.

47'

Samisoni Tua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Soma Matsumoto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Samisoni Tua coming on.

40'

Urayasu D-Rocks make a substitution with Luteru Laulala coming off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Hikaru Tamura kicks the penalty.

40'

Shin Takeuchi comes on.

28'

Hendrik Tui comes off.

28'

Luteru Laulala comes on.

28'

Samisoni Tua comes off.

28'

Conversion

Hikaru Tamura makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tamati Ioane as they go over the white wash for a try.

26'

Trouble here as Tamati Ioane breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Caleb Cavubati breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Hikaru Tamura makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Urayasu D-Rocks is finished off by Soma Matsumoto

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Ryohei Yamanaka.

22'

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

16'

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

15'

Urayasu D-Rocks sub Hendrik Tui comes onto the field.

10'

Shin Takeuchi departs for Urayasu D-Rocks.

10'

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

10'

Try

Juan Wilson scores the try from close range.

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

A gap opened in the defence and Atsushi Sakate took full advantage.

Gakuto Ishida comes on for Urayasu D-Rocks.

Kaisei Umeda leaves the field.

Conversion

Takaya Saito has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Takaya Saito

The defensive line has been broken as Takaya Saito goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Atsushi Sakate.

We are underway as the referee Motonori Mizutani blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Urayasu D-Rocks v Saitama Wild Knights 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Fri 1st May 2026, 03:00am PDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Motonori Mizutani

Points Flow Chart

Urayasu D-Rocks win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

44%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lisala

27 - 24

81'

Wilson

62'

22 - 24

Yamasawa

56'

22 - 19

Haangana

55'

22 - 17

Ioane

22 - 12

47'

Half Time

Tamura

17 - 12

40'

Tamura

14 - 12

27'

Ioane

12 - 12

26'

Tamura

7 - 12

23'

Matsumoto

5 - 12

22'

Wilson

0 - 12

Saito

0 - 7

Saito

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Urayasu D-Rocks

Saitama Wild Knights

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Defence Profile

Urayasu D-Rocks

Saitama Wild Knights

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

34%

3-6 secs

30%

55%

6+ secs

29%

11%

Rucks Won

117

Last 5 Penalties

41'

61'

72'

74'

77'

Urayasu D-Rocks

Saitama Wild Knights

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

Urayasu D-Rocks face off against Saitama Wild Knights in Japan Rugby League One Round 17 on Fri 1st May 2026 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:00. In South Africa it’s at 12:00 SAST, 22:00 NZST in New Zealand, 20:00 AEST in Australia and 03:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Urayasu D-Rocks 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 Saitama Wild Knights in 1st and Urayasu D-Rocks in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Urayasu D-Rocks vs Saitama Wild Knights Squads

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