Summary
Richie Mo’unga led Brave Lupus Tokyo to an 18-13 victory over Bernard Foley’s Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay in the Japan Rugby League One final, securing his second title in Japan and eighth overall. Mo’unga scored early and contributed with a penalty goal, while the match saw Brave Lupus extend their lead after halftime. Despite a late try from Foley’s Spears, Brave Lupus defended well to clinch back-to-back championships, watched by 51,009 fans, while former Wallabies Quade Cooper and Will Genia faced defeat in their final game with Hanazono Liners.
