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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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Saitama Wild Knights pack has powered over for Juan Wilson to score the try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Takuya Yamasawa kicks the conversion.
A pinpoint kick has enabled Esei Haangana to score the try.
Slick passing by Urayasu D-Rocks leads to a try for Tamati Ioane.
Hikaru Tamura kicks the penalty.
Hikaru Tamura makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Brilliant skill shown there by Tamati Ioane as they go over the white wash for a try.
Hikaru Tamura makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Urayasu D-Rocks is finished off by Soma Matsumoto
Juan Wilson scores the try from close range.
Takaya Saito has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Takaya Saito