Anthem Rugby Carolina

45 - 46

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Houston Sabercats

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Davy Coetzer kicks the penalty.

79'

Conversion

Mitch Wilson has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

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

77'

Spellbinding play by Stephan Bernal-Wendt is finished off with a try.

76'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Alejandro Martinez Tapia coming on.

69'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Albert O'Shannessey coming off.

69'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Ishma-Eel Safodien coming on.

69'

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

69'

Conversion

The Houston SaberCats supporters go wild as Davy Coetzer successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Houston SaberCats results in a try for Juan Oliver

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Juan Oliver took full advantage.

67'

Max Schumacher sets up the try.

67'

Houston SaberCats sub Jay Renton comes onto the field.

64'

Jeremy Misailegalu departs for Houston SaberCats.

64'

Houston SaberCats sub Tinashe Muchena comes onto the field.

64'

Keni Nasoqeqe departs for Houston SaberCats.

64'

Houston SaberCats sub LaRome White comes onto the field.

64'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth departs for Houston SaberCats.

64'

Mitch Wilson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

Great hands by Anthem Rugby Carolina leads to a try for Mateo Gadsden

62'

Spellbinding play by Cliven Loubser is finished off with a try.

62'

Houston SaberCats sub Michael Scott comes onto the field.

60'

Pono Davis departs for Houston SaberCats.

60'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Stephan Bernal-Wendt comes onto the field.

60'

Joe Apikotoa departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan Howard goes through the gap.

59'

Davy Coetzer has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Johan Momsen from scoring as they record the try for Houston SaberCats.

57'

Juan Oliver played a key part in that try.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Davy Coetzer kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Houston SaberCats results in a try for Davy Coetzer.

52'

What a run here by Davy Coetzer as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Juan Oliver.

52'

Colin Turner comes on.

51'

Dylan Fortune comes off.

51'

Mateo Gadsden comes on.

50'

Jason Tidwell comes off.

50'

Jake Turnbull comes on.

50'

Dan Hanson comes off.

50'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Pita Anae Ah-Sue getting some game time.

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Seth Smith being replaced.

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Marno Redelinghuys getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Johan Momsen getting some game time.

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Javon Camp-Villalovos being replaced.

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Davy Coetzer getting some game time.

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with AJ Alatimu being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Mitch Wilson adds the two points for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

48'

Try

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

47'

Spellbinding play by Karl Keane is finished off with a try.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Conversion

Mitch Wilson adds the two points for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Anthem Rugby Carolina is finished off by Jason Tidwell, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Cliven Loubser played a key part in that try.

41'

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

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Anthem Rugby Carolina go for goal with Mitch Wilson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Anthem Rugby Carolina as Joe Apikotoa goes over.

41'

Karl Keane played a key part in that try.

41'

Houston SaberCats go for goal with AJ Alatimu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Houston SaberCats as Seth Smith goes over.

38'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Louritz van der Schyff being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Mitch Wilson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sam Golla scores from close range.

30'

Yellow Card

Justin Basson (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

29'

Yellow Card

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

28'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Albert O'Shannessey getting some game time.

22'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Stephan Bernal-Wendt being replaced.

22'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Houston SaberCats is finished off by Seimou Smith

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Juan Oliver.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Schumacher bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

20'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Houston SaberCats is finished off by Jeremy Misailegalu

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jeremy Misailegalu bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

17'

Max Schumacher sets up the try.

17'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Stephan Bernal-Wendt coming on.

15'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Albert O'Shannessey coming off.

15'

Yellow Card

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

12'

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

11'

Conversion

Mitch Wilson has kicked a conversion.

Try

Makeen Alikhan scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Jason Tidwell goes through the gap.

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

Try

Houston SaberCats are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ronan Murphy touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 22nd March 2025, 04:00pm PDT 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Kahlil Harrison

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

59%

89%

Possession Last 10 min

11%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Coetzer

79'

45 - 46

Wilson

45 - 43

78'

Turnbull

43 - 43

77'

Coetzer

68'

38 - 43

Oliver

67'

38 - 41

Gadsden

38 - 36

62'

Momsen

57'

33 - 36

Coetzer

53'

33 - 31

Coetzer

52'

33 - 29

Wilson

33 - 24

48'

Gafa

31 - 24

47'

Wilson

26 - 24

42'

Tidwell

24 - 24

41'

Half Time

Apikotoa

19 - 24

41'

Smith

38'

14 - 24

Wilson

14 - 19

31'

Golla

12 - 19

30'

Basson

29'

7 - 19

Gafa

7 - 19

28'

Alatimu

22'

7 - 19

Smith

20'

7 - 17

Alatimu

18'

7 - 12

Misailegalu

17'

7 - 10

Apikotoa

7 - 5

12'

Wilson

7 - 5

Alikhan

5 - 5

Murphy

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

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

56%

58%

3-6 secs

38%

33%

6+ secs

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 6 on Sat 22nd March 2025 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 23:00 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 01:00 SAST on , 12:00 NZST in New Zealand, 10:00 AEST on in Australia and 16:00 EST on ESPN+ 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 8 places in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 3rd and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 11th 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.