Anthem Rugby Carolina

31 - 32

Full Time

Miami Sharks

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Miami Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Michael Ma'afu comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

80'

Dylan Fortune leaves the field.

80'

Ishma-Eel Safodien comes on.

76'

Carlo De Nysschen comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manuel Ardao bursts through to advance the Miami Sharks attack.

75'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Sam Golla getting some game time.

73'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Michael Ma'afu being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Santiago Videla has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tomas Bekerman places the ball down for the try.

72'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jonas Petrakopoulos getting some game time.

71'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ma'ake Muti being replaced.

71'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Michael Ma'afu getting some game time.

71'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Sam Golla being replaced.

71'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Ardao getting some game time.

71'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Chase Schor Haskin being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Chase Schor Haskin took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcos Young took full advantage.

70'

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

70'

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

70'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Dan Hanson getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

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

69'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Alex Tucci coming on.

65'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Tau Koloamatangi coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Marcos Young goes through the gap.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Martin Elias kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Miami Sharks sub Chase Schor Haskin comes onto the field.

61'

Manuel Ardao departs for Miami Sharks.

61'

Yellow Card

Sam Golla (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

61'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Alejandro Martinez Tapia comes onto the field.

60'

Viliami Vuli departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

60'

Marcos Young comes on for Miami Sharks.

58'

Jonas Petrakopoulos leaves the field.

58'

Ernest Freeman comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

58'

Jason Tidwell leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Line Latu kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Erich Storti scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

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

55'

That's a great try assist by Viliami Vuli.

55'

Jonas Petrakopoulos comes on.

52'

Marcos Young comes off.

52'

Sean McNulty comes on.

51'

Kirby Myhill comes off.

51'

Martin Elias steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

51'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Federico Gutierrez getting some game time.

48'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Marques Fuala'au being replaced.

48'

Line Latu has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

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

46'

Spellbinding play by Carlo De Nysschen is finished off with a try.

46'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Joe Apikotoa getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Yellow Card

Ma'ake Muti (Miami Sharks) is shown a yellow card

46'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Bekerman getting some game time.

45'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Federico Gutierrez being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Martin Elias adds the two points for Miami Sharks.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Miami Sharks is finished off by Benja Bonassoa, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Guiseppe du Toit played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Miami Sharks has led to Guiseppe du Toit being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Miami Sharks has led to Mauro Rebussone being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Yellow Card

Dylan Fortune (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

36'

Yellow Card

Viliami Vuli (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

34'

Line Latu takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

32'

Try

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

31'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Martin Elias as it drops short.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Miami Sharks is finished off by Tomas Cubilla

20'

Santiago Videla sets up the try.

20'

Conversion

Line Latu converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Line Latu leads to a try for Anthem Rugby Carolina

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Line Latu took full advantage.

14'

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

14'

Conversion

Martin Elias converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Miami Sharks results in a try for Santiago Videla

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Santiago Videla took full advantage.

11'

Tomas Inciarte played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Line Latu has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Anthem Rugby Carolina pack has powered over for Connor Robinson to score the try.

Penalty Goal

Martin Elias has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v Miami Sharks 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 28th February 2025, 04:30pm PST 
  
 Mecklenburg County Sportsplex 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Lex Weiner

Points Flow Chart

Miami Sharks win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

58%

% Of Game In Lead

38%

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Videla

73'

31 - 32

Bekerman

72'

31 - 30

Elias

62'

31 - 25

Golla

31 - 22

61'

Latu

31 - 22

56'

Storti

29 - 22

55'

Vuli

24 - 22

46'

Muti

46'

19 - 22

Elias

42'

19 - 22

Bonassoa

41'

19 - 20

Half Time

Fortune

19 - 15

36'

Vuli

19 - 15

34'

Golla

19 - 15

31'

Cubilla

20'

14 - 15

Latu

14 - 10

16'

Latu

12 - 10

15'

Elias

12'

7 - 10

Videla

11'

7 - 8

Latu

7 - 3

Robinson

5 - 3

Elias

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Miami Sharks

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Defence Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Miami Sharks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

71%

3-6 secs

42%

25%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Miami Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Anthem Rugby Carolina face off against Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby Round 3 on Fri 28th February 2025 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:30. In South Africa it’s at 02:30 SAST, 13:30 NZST in New Zealand, 11:30 AEST in Australia and 16:30 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

Miami Sharks won the last encounter but Miami Sharks 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 Miami Sharks in 9th and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Miami Sharks Squads

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