TOKYO - Spears Tokyo Bay will battle Kobe Steelers for the Japan Rugby League One championship after holding off Saitama Wild Knights 26-24 in a grueling semifinal clash on Sunday.
The Wild Knights trailed 26-12 before taking the contest down to the wire with two late tries in the wake of Merwe Olivier's 77th-minute yellow card at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground.
Log in or create a Free Membership
Account
Log in
or
Create accountFree Membership Provides
Newsletter from Editorial Team and access to archive articles from past three months.
By continuing, you agree to the Terms of Use,
and Privacy Policy.
Related coverage:
