Anthem Rugby Carolina

19 - 33

Full Time

Chicago Hounds

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Chicago Hounds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Theo Fourie comes on.

78'

Tomas Casares comes off.

78'

Yellow Card

Jackson Zabierek (Chicago Hounds) is shown a yellow card

78'

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

77'

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

76'

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

75'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Reece Botha getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Conversion

Luke Carty has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ishma-Eel Safodien leads to a try for Anthem Rugby Carolina

72'

Yellow Card

Ruben de Haas (Chicago Hounds) is shown a yellow card

71'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Jake Kinneeveauk getting some game time.

71'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Rumball being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Malacchi Esdale took full advantage.

70'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Koby Baker coming on.

69'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Charlie Abel coming off.

69'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

Baden Godfrey scores the try from close range.

68'

That's a great try assist by Ishma-Eel Safodien.

68'

Chicago Hounds sub Santiago Videla comes onto the field.

61'

Tavite Lopeti departs for Chicago Hounds.

61'

Chicago Hounds sub Brandon Harvey comes onto the field.

61'

Nathan Den Hoedt departs for Chicago Hounds.

61'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Malacchi Esdale comes onto the field.

60'

Will Leonard departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

60'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Alessandro Heaney comes onto the field.

60'

Payton Telea-Ilalio departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

60'

Conversion

The Chicago Hounds supporters go wild as Chris Hilsenbeck successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Mark O'Keeffe

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Mark O'Keeffe goes through the gap.

59'

Jackson Zabierek comes on for Chicago Hounds.

55'

Theo Fourie leaves the field.

55'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Chicago Hounds.

52'

Yellow Card

Johan Momsen (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

52'

Ishma-Eel Safodien comes on.

50'

Zion Going comes off.

50'

Oliver Kane comes on.

50'

Alex Maughan comes off.

50'

Sam Golla comes on.

50'

Will Sherman comes off.

50'

Marques Fuala'au comes on.

50'

Makeen Alikhan comes off.

50'

Baden Godfrey comes on.

50'

Moni Tonga'uiha comes off.

50'

Luke White comes on.

50'

Jake Turnbull comes off.

50'

Julian Roberts makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Michael Baska coming on.

41'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Noah Brown coming off.

41'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Ramiro Gurovich comes onto the field.

40'

Seth Smith departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Brock Webster being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Chicago Hounds as Mason Flesch goes over.

36'

Trouble here as Jordan Trainor breaches the defence.

25'

Chris Hilsenbeck curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chicago Hounds is finished off by Tavite Lopeti

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tavite Lopeti bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Ollie Devoto.

23'

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

22'

Try

Anthem Rugby Carolina are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Seth Smith picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Chicago Hounds results in a try for Mason Flesch

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Mason Flesch took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Theo Fourie is finished off with a try.

13'

We are underway as the referee Luke Rogan blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v Chicago Hounds 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 4th April 2026, 01:00pm PDT 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium 
  
 Luke Rogan

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

86%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Zabierek

78'

19 - 33

Carty

19 - 33

73'

Safodien

17 - 33

72'

de Haas

71'

12 - 33

Carty

12 - 33

68'

Godfrey

10 - 33

68'

Hilsenbeck

60'

5 - 33

O'Keeffe

59'

5 - 31

Penalty Try

52'

5 - 26

Momsen

5 - 19

52'

Half Time

Hilsenbeck

36'

5 - 19

Flesch

36'

5 - 17

Lopeti

23'

5 - 12

Smith

5 - 7

21'

Hilsenbeck

14'

0 - 7

Flesch

13'

0 - 5

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Attack Profile

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Chicago Hounds

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Defence Profile

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Chicago Hounds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

3-6 secs

6+ secs

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 2 on Sat 4th April 2026 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 21:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 13:00 EST 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 just 2 places in the league table with Chicago Hounds in 1st and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.