California Legion

26 - 39

Full Time

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs California Legion

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fred Apulu bursts through to advance the California Legion attack.

80'

Conversion

Coby Miln has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Ben Houston goes on their own for a try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Coby Miln is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ed Timpson bursts through to advance the California Legion attack.

77'

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

75'

Try

Ramiro Gurovich scores the try from close range.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Justus Tavai took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

Coby Miln has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Ben Sugars scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan James took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Pittman took full advantage.

68'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Will Leonard coming on.

67'

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

67'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Karl Keane coming on.

67'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Zion Going coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Ryan James goes through the gap.

66'

California Legion make a substitution with Tas Smith coming on.

65'

California Legion make a substitution with Cole Semu coming off.

65'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Sam Golla coming on.

65'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Will Sherman coming off.

65'

California Legion sub Justus Tavai comes onto the field.

64'

Keni Nasoqeqe departs for California Legion.

64'

California Legion sub Chase Jones comes onto the field.

64'

Steffan Crimp departs for California Legion.

64'

Conversion

The Anthem Rugby Carolina supporters go wild as Luke Carty successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Anthem Rugby Carolina are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Baden Godfrey touching down.

63'

Luke Carty takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

61'

Cassh Maluia comes on for California Legion.

58'

Joe Mano leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Luke Carty kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Anthem Rugby Carolina results in a try for Erich Storti.

56'

What a run here by Erich Storti as they get over the gainline!

56'

Luke Carty played a key part in that try.

56'

Alex Hernandez comes on.

50'

Alex Maughan comes off.

50'

Ramiro Gurovich comes on.

50'

Campbell Robb comes off.

50'

Alessandro Heaney comes on.

50'

Payton Telea-Ilalio comes off.

50'

Baden Godfrey comes on.

50'

Makeen Alikhan comes off.

50'

Marques Fuala'au comes on.

50'

Moni Tonga'uiha comes off.

50'

Jason Damm makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Joe Mano makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Steffan Crimp makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

California Legion make a substitution with Ben Sugars coming on.

44'

California Legion make a substitution with Joe Taufete'e coming off.

44'

California Legion make a substitution with Ed Timpson coming on.

44'

California Legion make a substitution with Lance Williams coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Conversion

Coby Miln adds the two points for California Legion.

44'

Try

Slick passing by California Legion leads to a try for Ryan James.

43'

Ryan James makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Gonzalo Bertranou played a key part in that try.

43'

Yellow Card

Will Sherman (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

42'

Yellow Card

Joe Mano (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

39'

Yellow Card

Luke Carty (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

38'

Yellow Card

Tom Pittman (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

29'

Trouble here as Jason Damm breaches the defence.

29'

Fred Apulu comes on.

29'

Ma'ake Muti comes off.

29'

Michael Scott comes on.

29'

Tonga Kofe comes off.

29'

Conversion

Luke Carty makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

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

28'

Trouble here as Conner Mooneyham breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Luke Carty is finished off with a try.

28'

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

23'

Luke Carty curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'

Try

Great forward play by Anthem Rugby Carolina allows Campbell Robb to score the try.

17'

Luke Carty has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Conner Mooneyham leads to a try for Anthem Rugby Carolina

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Conner Mooneyham took full advantage.

12'

Coby Miln has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by California Legion leads to a try for Cole Semu

The defensive line has been broken as Cole Semu goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Gonzalo Bertranou.

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

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Robin Kaluzniak blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 California Legion v Anthem Rugby Carolina 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 28th March 2026, 03:00pm PDT 
  
 The Great Park 
  
 Robin Kaluzniak

Points Flow Chart

Anthem Rugby Carolina win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Miln

26 - 39

78'

Houston

24 - 39

77'

Gurovich

74'

19 - 39

Miln

19 - 34

70'

Sugars

17 - 34

69'

Carty

64'

12 - 34

Godfrey

63'

12 - 32

Carty

57'

12 - 27

Storti

56'

12 - 25

Half Time

Miln

12 - 20

44'

James

10 - 20

43'

Sherman

42'

5 - 20

Mano

5 - 20

39'

Carty

38'

5 - 20

Pittman

29'

5 - 20

Carty

29'

5 - 20

Mooneyham

28'

5 - 18

Robb

17'

5 - 13

Mooneyham

12'

5 - 8

Semu

5 - 3

Carty

0 - 3

Start

Attack Profile

California Legion

Anthem Rugby Carolina

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Defence Profile

California Legion

Anthem Rugby Carolina

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

3-6 secs

6+ secs

Rucks Won

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

California Legion face off against Anthem Rugby Carolina in Major League Rugby Round 1 on Sat 28th March 2026 at The Great Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 22:00. In South Africa it’s at 00:00 SAST, 11:00 NZST in New Zealand, 09:00 AEST in Australia and 15:00 EST 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 Anthem Rugby Carolina in 3rd and California Legion in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

California Legion vs Anthem Rugby Carolina Squads

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