Anthem Rugby Carolina

29 - 33

Full Time

Rugby FC Los Angeles

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Rugby FC Los Angeles

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Shane Barry comes on.

79'

Junior Gafa comes off.

79'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Matt Anticev will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

Semi Kunatani goes on their own for a try.

76'

Yellow Card

Siaosi Nai (Anthem Rugby Carolina) is shown a yellow card

74'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Matt Anticev getting some game time.

70'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Chait being replaced.

70'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Samuel Buckley coming on.

67'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Wilton Rebolo coming off.

67'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Jack Manzo coming on.

67'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Connor Robinson coming off.

67'

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

67'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Mika Felix coming off.

67'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Mika Felix comes onto the field.

64'

Mateo Gadsden departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

64'

Rugby FC Los Angeles sub Bruce Kauika-Petersen comes onto the field.

64'

Michael Amiras departs for Rugby FC Los Angeles.

64'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Sione Latu comes onto the field.

64'

Reagan Leslie departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

64'

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

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Cliven Loubser kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Sebastien Zaridze comes onto the field.

60'

Te Rangatira Waitokia departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Cael Hodgson goes through the gap.

59'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Chait adds the points for Rugby FC Los Angeles.

58'

Yellow Card

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

56'

Austin White comes on for Rugby FC Los Angeles.

55'

Jack Shaw leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Brooklyn Hardaker as they get over the gainline!

53'

Logan Weidner comes on.

51'

Lucas Gramlick comes off.

51'

Tas Smith comes on.

51'

Niall Saunders comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cliven Loubser kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Cliven Loubser intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

49'

Cliven Loubser makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Chait kicks the penalty.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Conversion

Jordan Chait does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Rugby FC Los Angeles as Ben Strang goes over.

37'

Rugby FC Los Angeles go for goal with Jordan Chait taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Rugby FC Los Angeles maul...no miracles today as Semi Kunatani powers over.

29'

Conversion

Jordan Chait makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Rugby FC Los Angeles is finished off by Brooklyn Hardaker

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brooklyn Hardaker bursts through to advance the Rugby FC Los Angeles attack.

24'

Jordan Chait played a key part in that try.

24'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Semi Kunatani getting some game time.

23'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Theo Vukasinovic being replaced.

23'

Conversion

Cliven Loubser makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Siaosi Nai.

21'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Max Katjijeko getting some game time.

21'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Matt Heaton being replaced.

21'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Michael Amiras getting some game time.

20'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Bruce Kauika-Petersen being replaced.

20'

Cliven Loubser curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Anthem Rugby Carolina results in a try for Albert O'Shannessey

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Albert O'Shannessey took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Tomasi Alosio is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Shneil Singh took full advantage.

15'

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

14'

Rugby FC Los Angeles sub Bruce Kauika-Petersen comes onto the field.

11'

Michael Amiras departs for Rugby FC Los Angeles.

11'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Connor Robinson comes onto the field.

10'

Jack Manzo departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

10'

Yellow Card

Ben Strang (Rugby FC Los Angeles) is shown a yellow card

Conversion

Cliven Loubser has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Siaosi Nai.

The defensive line has been broken as Junior Gafa goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Jordan Chait has kicked a penalty goal.

Jack Manzo comes on.

Connor Robinson comes off.

Wilton Rebolo comes on.

Conor Young comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v Rugby FC Los Angeles 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 18th May 2024, 04:00pm PDT 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Rugby FC Los Angeles win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

68%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kunatani

76'

29 - 33

Nai

29 - 28

74'

Loubser

29 - 28

60'

Chait

58'

26 - 28

Apikotoa

26 - 25

56'

Loubser

26 - 25

50'

Loubser

24 - 25

49'

Chait

44'

19 - 25

Half Time

Chait

38'

19 - 22

Strang

37'

19 - 20

Kunatani

29'

19 - 15

Chait

24'

19 - 10

Hardaker

24'

19 - 8

Loubser

19 - 3

22'

Gafa

17 - 3

22'

O'Shannessey

12 - 3

15'

Strang

7 - 3

Loubser

7 - 3

Waitokia

5 - 3

Chait

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Rugby FC Los Angeles

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Defence Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

Rugby FC Los Angeles

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

56%

3-6 secs

32%

34%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Rugby FC Los Angeles Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Anthem Rugby Carolina face off against Rugby FC Los Angeles in Major League Rugby Round 12 on Sat 18th May 2024 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:00 and is broadcast on TheRugbyNetwork. 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.

Rugby FC Los Angeles won the last encounter but Rugby FC Los Angeles are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Rugby FC Los Angeles in 11th and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs Rugby FC Los Angeles Squads

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