Anthem Rugby Carolina

19 - 33

Full Time

Chicago Hounds

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Chicago Hounds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Adriaan Carelse takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

82'

Try

Chicago Hounds are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Julian Dominguez picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Dominguez bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

80'

Michael Baska sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Dominguez bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

80'

Yellow Card

Junior Gafa (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

78'

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

77'

Mateo Gadsden comes on.

75'

Erich Storti comes off.

75'

Viliami Vuli comes on.

75'

Alejandro Martinez Tapia comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Oworu took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Baska took full advantage.

73'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Howard getting some game time.

72'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Connor Robinson being replaced.

72'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Adriaan Carelse getting some game time.

72'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Chris Hilsenbeck being replaced.

72'

Yellow Card

Mikey Grandy (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

69'

Conversion

The Anthem Rugby Carolina supporters go wild as Mitch Wilson successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

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

65'

Ishma-Eel Safodien sets up the try.

65'

Chicago Hounds sub Ignacio Peculo comes onto the field.

62'

Charlie Abel departs for Chicago Hounds.

62'

Chicago Hounds sub Janus Venter comes onto the field.

62'

Dylan Fawsitt departs for Chicago Hounds.

62'

Chicago Hounds sub Matt Oworu comes onto the field.

62'

Tavius Sykora-Matthess departs for Chicago Hounds.

62'

Stephan Bernal-Wendt comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

58'

Alexander Hernandez leaves the field.

58'

Michael Baska comes on for Chicago Hounds.

58'

Jason Higgins leaves the field.

58'

Julian Dominguez comes on for Chicago Hounds.

57'

Noah Brown leaves the field.

57'

Dan Hanson comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

57'

Jake Turnbull leaves the field.

57'

Cliven Loubser comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

57'

Cam Gerlach leaves the field.

57'

Ishma-Eel Safodien comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

57'

Karl Keane leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Dylan Fawsitt as they get over the gainline!

56'

Dylan Fortune comes on.

52'

Graeme Pedegana comes off.

52'

Luke White comes on.

50'

James Scott comes off.

50'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Liam Fletcher coming on.

44'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Faka'osi Pifeleti coming off.

44'

Conversion

Mitch Wilson adds the two points for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Mikey Grandy dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Karl Keane played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck adds the two points for Chicago Hounds.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Chicago Hounds is finished off by Maclean Jones, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Maclean Jones being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Charlie Abel played a key part in that try.

40'

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

39'

Trouble here as Peyton Wall breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Chicago Hounds ends with a try for Noah Flesch.

28'

Spellbinding play by Tim Swiel is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Tim Swiel breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Chicago Hounds allows Dylan Fawsitt to score the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Brown took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

14'

Try

Bryce Campbell scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Toby Fricker took full advantage.

12'

Mitch Wilson hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Anthem Rugby Carolina results in a try for Mitch Wilson

Corbin Smith played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Corbin Smith took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v Chicago Hounds 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 24th May 2025, 04:00pm PDT 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Marquise Goodwin

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

83%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dominguez

80'

19 - 33

Gafa

19 - 28

78'

Grandy

19 - 28

69'

Wilson

19 - 28

66'

Alikhan

17 - 28

65'

Wilson

12 - 28

43'

Grandy

10 - 28

42'

Half Time

Hilsenbeck

41'

5 - 28

Jones

40'

5 - 26

Hilsenbeck

29'

5 - 21

Flesch

28'

5 - 19

Hilsenbeck

19'

5 - 14

Fawsitt

18'

5 - 12

Hilsenbeck

14'

5 - 7

Campbell

13'

5 - 5

Wilson

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Chicago Hounds

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Defence Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Chicago Hounds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

55%

3-6 secs

32%

29%

6+ secs

11%

16%

Rucks Won

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Chicago Hounds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Anthem Rugby Carolina face off against Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby Round 15 on Sat 24th May 2025 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:00 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 01:00 SAST on , 11:00 NZST in New Zealand, 09:00 AEST on in Australia and 16:00 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

Chicago Hounds won the last encounter but Chicago Hounds are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Chicago Hounds in 4th and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 11th as such Chicago Hounds are favourites on paper.

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Chicago Hounds Squads

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