Tokyo Sungoliath

54 - 22

Full Time

Yokohama Canon Eagles

Tokyo Sungoliath vs Yokohama Canon Eagles

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Cheslin Kolbe takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

78'

Try

What a kick! Taiga Ozaki takes full advantage to score for Tokyo Sungoliath.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taiga Ozaki bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Ryoto Nakamura is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taiga Ozaki bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

75'

Cheslin Kolbe curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Tokyo Sungoliath results in a try for Taiga Ozaki

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Taiga Ozaki took full advantage.

67'

Ryoto Nakamura sets up the try.

67'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Kenta Fukuda coming on.

66'

Tokyo Sungoliath make a substitution with Yutaka Nagare coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheslin Kolbe goes through the gap.

64'

Conversion

The Tokyo Sungoliath supporters go wild as Cheslin Kolbe successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Tokyo Sungoliath leads to a try for Shogo Nakano

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Shogo Nakano goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Ryoto Nakamura is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheslin Kolbe goes through the gap.

61'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Ryoto Nakamura comes onto the field.

60'

Isaiah Punivai departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

60'

Tokyo Sungoliath sub Kaleb Trask comes onto the field.

60'

Mikiya Takamoto departs for Tokyo Sungoliath.

60'

Yokohama Canon Eagles sub Levi Aumua comes onto the field.

60'

Billy Harmon departs for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

60'

Yokohama Canon Eagles sub Daichi Akiyama comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Caird departs for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

60'

Yokohama Canon Eagles sub Liam Coltman comes onto the field.

60'

Shunta Nakamura departs for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

60'

Cheslin Kolbe curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

60'

Try

Tokyo Sungoliath are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sean McMahon touching down.

60'

Yellow Card

Liakimatagi Moli (Yokohama Canon Eagles) is shown a yellow card

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Isaiah Punivai goes through the gap.

59'

What a run here by Sean McMahon as they get over the gainline!

57'

Tatsuya Miyazaki comes on for Tokyo Sungoliath.

56'

Kosuke Horikoshi leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cheslin Kolbe kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Tokyo Sungoliath results in a try for Sean McMahon.

55'

That's a great try assist by Taiga Ozaki.

55'

What a run here by Taiga Ozaki as they get over the gainline!

55'

Liakimatagi Moli comes on.

54'

Lekima Nasamila comes off.

54'

Tomoki Minami comes on.

54'

Sioeli Vakalahi comes off.

54'

Cheslin Kolbe has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Kosuke Horikoshi from scoring as they record the try for Tokyo Sungoliath.

53'

That's a great try assist by Harry Hockings.

53'

Yellow Card

Chihito Matsui (Yokohama Canon Eagles) is shown a yellow card

51'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Kan Nakano getting some game time.

49'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Shuhei Takeuchi being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Yu Tamura makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Ryuga Hashimoto getting some game time.

46'

Tokyo Sungoliath decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Vakata being replaced.

46'

Shunta Nakamura makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Yu Tamura adds the two points for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

45'

Try

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

44'

Spellbinding play by Billy Harmon is finished off with a try.

44'

Red Card

Sam Jeffries (Tokyo Sungoliath) is shown the red card

42'

Fabulous play by Yokohama Canon Eagles has led to Cormac Daly being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Kazufumi Yamasuga coming on.

40'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Asahi Doei coming off.

40'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Shota Matsuoka coming on.

40'

Yokohama Canon Eagles make a substitution with Tatsuro Sugimoto coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

Cheslin Kolbe kicks the penalty.

42'

Fabulous play by Tokyo Sungoliath has led to Seiya Ozaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The left post denies Yu Tamura from adding the extras.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Yokohama Canon Eagles is finished off by Viliame Takayawa, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Yokohama Canon Eagles has led to Viliame Takayawa being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Yu Tamura.

38'

Fabulous play by Yokohama Canon Eagles has led to Jesse Kriel being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Yu Tamura does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Yokohama Canon Eagles as Cormac Daly goes over.

34'

Trouble here as Billy Harmon breaches the defence.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Tokyo Sungoliath supporters go wild as Cheslin Kolbe successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Trouble here as Shogo Nakano breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Viliame Takayawa breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tokyo Sungoliath is finished off by Isaiah Punivai

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaiah Punivai bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Harry Hockings.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seiya Ozaki bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cheslin Kolbe bursts through to advance the Tokyo Sungoliath attack.

21'

Conversion

Cheslin Kolbe converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Tokyo Sungoliath results in a try for Patrick Vakata

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Patrick Vakata took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Tevita Tatafu is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Shogo Nakano took full advantage.

11'

Yukio Morikawa comes on for Tokyo Sungoliath.

Atsuki Yamamoto leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Patrick Vakata goes through the gap.

Junpei Ogura comes on for Yokohama Canon Eagles.

Yuragi Muto leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Billy Harmon goes through the gap.

Yu Tamura steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

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

Match Details

  
 Tokyo Sungoliath v Yokohama Canon Eagles 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 21st February 2026, 09:30pm PST 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ibuki Tetsuka

Points Flow Chart

Tokyo Sungoliath win +32

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

90%

Possession Last 10 min

10%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ozaki

54 - 22

77'

Ozaki

49 - 22

67'

Kolbe

44 - 22

62'

Nakano

42 - 22

61'

McMahon

37 - 22

60'

Moli

60'

32 - 22

Kolbe

32 - 22

56'

McMahon

30 - 22

55'

Horikoshi

25 - 22

53'

Matsui

51'

20 - 22

Tamura

48'

20 - 22

Tamura

45'

20 - 19

Nasamila

44'

20 - 17

Jeffries

20 - 12

42'

Half Time

Kolbe

20 - 12

42'

Takayawa

38'

17 - 12

Tamura

35'

17 - 7

Daly

34'

17 - 5

Kolbe

17 - 0

31'

Kolbe

14 - 0

22'

Punivai

12 - 0

21'

Kolbe

7 - 0

13'

Vakata

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Tokyo Sungoliath

Yokohama Canon Eagles

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Defence Profile

Tokyo Sungoliath

Yokohama Canon Eagles

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

50%

3-6 secs

37%

32%

6+ secs

16%

18%

102

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

64'

75'

79'

Tokyo Sungoliath

Yokohama Canon Eagles

Tokyo Sungoliath vs Yokohama Canon Eagles Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tokyo Sungoliath face off against Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan Rugby League One Round 9 on Sat 21st February 2026 at Prince Chichibu Memorial 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.

Tokyo Sungoliath won the last encounter but Tokyo Sungoliath 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 Yokohama Canon Eagles in 3rd and Tokyo Sungoliath in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tokyo Sungoliath vs Yokohama Canon Eagles Squads

The official squads for Tokyo Sungoliath vs Yokohama Canon Eagles will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.