Lock Walt Steenkamp and winger Ben Paltridge each scored a brace of tries to lead Sagamihara Dynaboars to a 34-28 upset win against defending Japan Rugby League One champions Kubota Spears on Sunday. In a see-sawing contest, Steenkamp edged the Dynaboars ahead 29-28 in the 70th minute before player of the match Paltridge extended the … Read more
Kawasaki – Brave Lupus Tokyo withstood a late fightback from reigning Japan Rugby League One champions Kubota Spears for a 24-20 victory on Sunday. The Todd Blackadder-coached Brave Lupus saw out the last six minutes with 14 men after New Zealand flyhalf Richie Mo’unga was yellow carded for a dangerous tackle. Former All Black Dane … Read more
SUZUKA, Mie Pref. – Reigning champions Kubota Spears steamrolled past Division 1 newcomers Mie Heat 75-0 on Saturday to secure their first win of the season in Japan Rugby League One. Bernard Foley kicked 20 points and scored a try as the Spears outclassed the home team at Suzuka Sports Garden, bouncing back from their … Read more