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Urayasu D-Rocks face off against Tokyo Sungoliath in Japan Rugby League One Round 8 on Fri 13th February 2026 at Miyazaki Prefectural Yamanokuchi Athletics Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 07:35 SAST, 18:35 NZST in New Zealand, 16:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Tokyo Sungoliath won the last encounter but Tokyo Sungoliath are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Tokyo Sungoliath in 3rd and Urayasu D-Rocks in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Urayasu D-Rocks vs Tokyo Sungoliath 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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Patrick Vakata scores the try from close range.
The Tokyo Sungoliath supporters go wild as Cheslin Kolbe successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The Urayasu D-Rocks supporters go wild as Hikaru Tamura successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Israel Folau
The touch judges raise their flags as Cheslin Kolbe kicks the conversion.
Great hands by Tokyo Sungoliath leads to a try for Cheslin Kolbe
The touch judges raise their flags as Hikaru Tamura kicks the conversion.
A clever kick there by Urayasu D-Rocks allows Israel Folau to collect the ball and touch down for the try.
Mikiya Takamoto (Tokyo Sungoliath) is shown a yellow card
The pick and go results in a try for Tokyo Sungoliath as Sam Cane goes over.
A perfectly weighted kick allows Israel Folau to score the try.
Cheslin Kolbe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Tokyo Sungoliath is finished off by Tevita Tatafu
Cheslin Kolbe has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Tokyo Sungoliath results in a try for Kotaro Matsushima
Cheslin Kolbe has kicked a conversion.
Tokyo Sungoliath are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Shogo Nakano touching down.