In Rugby League One, three matches were played in the 11th round of Division 1, with 2nd place Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo winning their 10th victory over Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo.
Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo vs Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo
Brave Lupus scored 5 tries in the first half and led 33-14, but in the second half, they allowed 2 tries in a period with 2 fewer players due to a temporary suspension due to a foul, allowing them to tie the score, but after returning to 15 players. In the 34th minute, Mano Taiji scored the first goal of the second half with a try and took the lead.
Brave Lupus, who also scored the subsequent goal kick, won 40-33, increasing their points to 46 with 10 wins and 1 loss. The difference in points between them and the leaders Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights is 5 points.
The Black Rams now have 2 wins and 9 losses, with 13 points.
Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
The Kobelco Kobe Steelers scored eight tries and defeated the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners 60-17.
The Steelers had 7 wins, 4 losses, and 34 points, keeping them in 4th place and within the playoff tournament spot.
The Liners have lost 11 games in a row since the start of the season and only have 2 points.
Mie Honda Heat vs. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars
In the match between Mie Honda Heat and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars, Dynaboars won 31-26, resulting in 5 wins and 6 losses, and 22 points.
The Heat are 1-10 and have 5 points.