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Brave Lupus Triumph 24-20 in Japan Rugby League One Final, First Championship in 14 Seasons

May 26, 2024, 07:40 AM

The Japan Rugby League One final culminated in a thrilling match between the Saitama Wild Knights and Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo. The Brave Lupus emerged victorious with a final score of 24-20, marking their first championship win in 14 seasons. The game saw significant back-and-forth action, with the Wild Knights initially leading 3-0. Jone Naikabula scored two tries for Brave Lupus, contributing significantly to their lead. Despite a strong comeback by the Wild Knights, including a try by Ben Gunter, the Brave Lupus secured their win with a late try and a dramatic TMO decision overturning a potential Wild Knights' try. The half-time score was 10-6 in favor of Brave Lupus, and the conversion for Ben Gunter's try was good. The Saitama Wild Knights were the runners-up for the 2023/24 season.