Anthem Rugby Carolina

26 - 55

Full Time

California Legion

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs California Legion

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It's all over! The referee Peter Pender has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

California Legion go for goal with Coby Miln taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by California Legion is finished off by Ben Houston

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Houston bursts through to advance the California Legion attack.

82'

Ronan Murphy sets up the try.

82'

Red Card

Makeen Alikhan (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown the red card

76'

Yellow Card

Keni Nasoqeqe (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Golla bursts through to advance the Anthem Rugby Carolina attack.

76'

Conversion

Luke Carty has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Zion Going scores the try from close range.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Zion Going took full advantage.

73'

Yellow Card

Gonzalo Bertranou (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Trainor took full advantage.

72'

Luke Carty takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Anthem Rugby Carolina results in a try for Zion Going

68'

That's a great try assist by Julian Roberts.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Dominic Akina took full advantage.

68'

California Legion make a substitution with Alex Lopeti coming on.

66'

California Legion make a substitution with Ben Sugars coming off.

66'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Dominic Akina coming on.

66'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Erich Storti coming off.

66'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Seth Smith comes onto the field.

62'

Campbell Robb departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

62'

Conversion

The California Legion supporters go wild as Coby Miln successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by California Legion leads to a try for Steffan Crimp

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Steffan Crimp goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Cyrille Cama is finished off with a try.

61'

Justus Tavai comes on for California Legion.

59'

Michael Scott leaves the field.

59'

Zion Going comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

59'

Karl Keane leaves the field.

59'

Matt Anticev comes on for California Legion.

58'

Joe Mano leaves the field.

58'

Malacchi Esdale comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

58'

Conner Mooneyham leaves the field.

58'

Marques Fuala'au comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

58'

Baden Godfrey leaves the field.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Sugars goes through the gap.

58'

Will Sherman comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

57'

Moni Tonga'uiha leaves the field.

57'

Conner Mooneyham comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

57'

Malacchi Esdale leaves the field.

57'

Tas Smith comes on for California Legion.

57'

Nick Chan leaves the field.

57'

Ben Houston comes on for California Legion.

57'

Jason Damm leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Coby Miln kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Steffan Crimp to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Steffan Crimp as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Gonzalo Bertranou.

55'

Yellow Card

Erich Storti (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

55'

Elias Garza comes on.

54'

Alessandro Heaney comes off.

54'

What a run here by Moni Tonga'uiha as they get over the gainline!

52'

Joe Taufete'e comes on.

51'

Lance Williams comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Coby Miln does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Oliver Kane getting some game time.

49'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Alex Maughan being replaced.

49'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Corbin Smith getting some game time.

48'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Treacy being replaced.

48'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Keni Nasoqeqe getting some game time.

47'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Ben Houston being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Luke Carty adds the two points for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Anthem Rugby Carolina leads to a try for Campbell Robb.

45'

Campbell Robb makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Julian Roberts is finished off with a try.

45'

Malacchi Esdale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Malacchi Esdale coming on.

44'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Conner Mooneyham coming off.

44'

California Legion make a substitution with Declan Leaney coming on.

40'

California Legion make a substitution with Ma'ake Muti coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Coby Miln does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for California Legion as Gonzalo Bertranou goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by California Legion has led to Lance Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Anthem Rugby Carolina has led to Tom Pittman being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Coby Miln curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

Steffan Crimp gathers the kick to score the try for California Legion.

28'

Trouble here as Steffan Crimp breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Gonzalo Bertranou is finished off with a try.

28'

Yellow Card

Makeen Alikhan (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

27'

Trouble here as Michael Scott breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Coby Miln makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Cole Semu as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Cole Semu breaches the defence.

25'

Steffan Crimp played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Luke Carty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Baden Godfrey goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Baden Godfrey bursts through to advance the Anthem Rugby Carolina attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Sam Golla.

22'

Conversion

Coby Miln makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by California Legion is finished off by Lance Williams

19'

Nick Chan sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Moni Tonga'uiha took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Oscar Treacy goes through the gap.

Conversion

Coby Miln has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Nick Chan

Gonzalo Bertranou sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Peter Pender blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v California Legion 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sun 31st May 2026, 01:00pm PDT 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Peter Pender

Points Flow Chart

California Legion win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Houston

82'

26 - 55

Alikhan

26 - 50

76'

Nasoqeqe

76'

26 - 50

Carty

26 - 50

75'

Going

24 - 50

73'

Bertranou

73'

19 - 50

Going

19 - 50

68'

Miln

62'

14 - 50

Crimp

61'

14 - 48

Miln

56'

14 - 43

Crimp

55'

14 - 41

Storti

14 - 36

55'

Miln

51'

14 - 36

Carty

14 - 33

46'

Robb

12 - 33

45'

Half Time

Miln

38'

7 - 33

Bertranou

37'

7 - 31

Crimp

28'

7 - 26

Alikhan

7 - 21

27'

Miln

25'

7 - 21

Semu

25'

7 - 19

Carty

7 - 14

23'

Godfrey

5 - 14

22'

Miln

20'

0 - 14

Williams

19'

0 - 12

Miln

0 - 7

Chan

0 - 5

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Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

3-6 secs

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs California Legion Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Anthem Rugby Carolina face off against California Legion in Major League Rugby Round 10 on Sun 31st May 2026 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 21:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST on SuperSport, 08:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 13:00 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

California Legion won the last encounter but California Legion are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with California Legion in 3rd and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs California Legion Squads

The official squads for Anthem Rugby Carolina vs California Legion will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.