Anthem Rugby Carolina

15 - 38

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Houston Sabercats

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Commentary

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

83'

Trouble here as Albert O'Shannessey breaches the defence.

83'

Sean Yacoubian comes on.

75'

Siaosi Nai comes off.

75'

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

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Siaosi Nai took full advantage.

71'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Drake Davis getting some game time.

70'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Misailegalu being replaced.

70'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Stephan Bernal-Wendt getting some game time.

70'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Jake Turnbull being replaced.

70'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Jack Manzo getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

AJ Alatimu takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jeremy Misailegalu leads to a try for Houston SaberCats

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jeremy Misailegalu took full advantage.

68'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Tomiwa Agbongbon coming on.

68'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Emmanuel Albert coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Anthem Rugby Carolina supporters go wild as Te Rangatira Waitokia successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Anthem Rugby Carolina leads to a try for Tyren Al-Jiboori

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Tyren Al-Jiboori goes through the gap.

66'

Te Rangatira Waitokia sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Mateo Gadsden goes through the gap.

62'

Houston SaberCats sub Pono Davis comes onto the field.

61'

Rob Cobb departs for Houston SaberCats.

61'

Houston SaberCats sub Seth Smith comes onto the field.

61'

Tiaan Erasmus departs for Houston SaberCats.

61'

Houston SaberCats sub Carlo De Nysschen comes onto the field.

61'

Jay Renton departs for Houston SaberCats.

61'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Uluamu Niutupuivaha comes onto the field.

61'

Josh Shetler departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

61'

James Rivers comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

59'

Stephan Bernal-Wendt leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Tomasi Alosio goes through the gap.

59'

What a run here by Shneil Singh as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Jeremy Misailegalu as they get over the gainline!

54'

Max Schumacher comes on.

54'

Drew Wild comes off.

54'

Stephan Bernal-Wendt comes on.

53'

James Rivers comes off.

53'

What a run here by Jeremy Misailegalu as they get over the gainline!

51'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Keni Nasoqeqe getting some game time.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Murphy being replaced.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with LaRome White getting some game time.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth being replaced.

49'

Tomasi Alosio makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Yellow Card

Joe Apikotoa (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

49'

Seimou Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Te Rangatira Waitokia will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Anthem Rugby Carolina leads to a try for Josh Shetler.

42'

Josh Shetler makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Tomasi Alosio played a key part in that try.

42'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Shneil Singh comes onto the field.

40'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Michael Ma'afu coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Mateo Gadsden coming on.

40'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Dominick Iacovino coming off.

40'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Logan Weidner comes onto the field.

40'

Graeme Pedegana departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Anthem Rugby Carolina has led to Michael Ma'afu being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Houston SaberCats as Drew Wild goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Drew Wild being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

AJ Alatimu sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Louritz van der Schyff breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jeremy Misailegalu scores from close range.

27'

AJ Alatimu played a key part in that try.

27'

Jake Turnbull comes on.

26'

Dan Hanson comes off.

26'

Try

Houston SaberCats are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jay Renton picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seimou Smith bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seimou Smith bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

19'

Try

Louritz van der Schyff goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louritz van der Schyff bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

18'

AJ Alatimu sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Te Rangatira Waitokia does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Ma'afu took full advantage.

16'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

Gideon Van Wyk scores the try from close range.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Fri 10th May 2024, 04:00pm PDT 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

87%

20%

Possession Last 10 min

80%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Misailegalu

68'

15 - 34

Waitokia

15 - 29

67'

Al-Jiboori

13 - 29

66'

Apikotoa

8 - 29

49'

Shetler

8 - 29

42'

Half Time

Alatimu

35'

3 - 29

Wild

34'

3 - 27

Alatimu

28'

3 - 22

Misailegalu

27'

3 - 20

Renton

22'

3 - 15

van der Schyff

18'

3 - 10

Waitokia

3 - 5

17'

Van Wyk

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Houston Sabercats

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Defence Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Houston Sabercats

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

53%

3-6 secs

27%

6+ secs

10%

15%

Rucks Won

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Anthem Rugby Carolina face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 11 on Fri 10th May 2024 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:00. In South Africa it’s at 01:00 SAST, 11:00 NZST in New Zealand, 09:00 AEST in Australia and 16:00 EST in the US.

Houston Sabercats won the last encounter but Houston Sabercats are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 11 places in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 1st and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 12th as such Houston Sabercats are favourites on paper.

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Houston Sabercats Squads

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