Rugby League One was Division 1, the first division, and four games were played in Round 12, with the leader Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights comfortably defeating the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars, extending their winning streak since the start of the tournament to 12.
Wild Knights vs. Dynaboars
The Wild Knights were trailing by two points at one point in the first half, but they were able to break through with tries from Marika Koroimbete and Takuya Yamazawa, and the game was tied at 32-12.
In the second half, they scored three tries and with solid defense did not allow the Dynaboars to score, resulting in an easy win 53-12.
The Wild Knights have extended their winning streak since the start of the season to 12 and now have 56 points.
The Dinaboars have 5 wins, 7 losses, and 22 points.
Canon Eagles vs Ricoh Black Rams
Yokohama Canon Eagles defeated Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo 31-12, with 8 wins and 4 losses, and 38 points, tentatively moving up to 4th place, within the playoff tournament.
The Black Rams, who have lost three straight, now have 2 wins and 10 losses, and remain with 13 points.
Blue Revs vs Heat
Shizuoka Blue Revs scored seven tries and easily defeated Mie Honda Heat 43-14, taking their third straight win to 6 wins, 6 losses, and 29 points.
The Heat have 1 win and 11 losses and have 5 points.
Verblitz vs Reiners
Toyota Verblitz defeated Hanazono Kintetsu Liners 47-30.
Verblitz has 6 wins and 6 losses, with 29 points, while Reiners has lost 12 consecutive games and is still winless, leaving them with 2 points.