Anthem Rugby Carolina

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San Diego Legion

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs San Diego Legion

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

81'

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

78'

Try

Ethan Grayson goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Grayson bursts through to advance the San Diego Legion attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Richard Judd is finished off with a try.

77'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Graeme Pedegana getting some game time.

73'

Anthem Rugby Carolina decide to make a substitution, with Makeen Alikhan being replaced.

73'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Carlo De Nysschen coming on.

66'

Anthem Rugby Carolina make a substitution with Junior Gafa coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Tavite Lopeti goes through the gap.

63'

San Diego Legion sub Charlie Hewitt comes onto the field.

60'

Jed Holloway departs for San Diego Legion.

60'

Anthem Rugby Carolina sub Shawn Clark comes onto the field.

60'

Viliami Vuli departs for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

60'

San Diego Legion sub Connor Tupai comes onto the field.

60'

Tiaan Loots departs for San Diego Legion.

60'

San Diego Legion sub Brook Toomalatai comes onto the field.

60'

Darcy Breen departs for San Diego Legion.

60'

Conversion

The San Diego Legion supporters go wild as Ethan Grayson successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Richard Judd

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Richard Judd goes through the gap.

59'

Colin Turner comes on for Anthem Rugby Carolina.

56'

Mikey Grandy leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ethan Grayson kicks the conversion.

56'

Liki Chan-Tung comes on for San Diego Legion.

55'

Shilo Klein leaves the field.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Shilo Klein from scoring as they record the try for San Diego Legion.

55'

Brad Wilkin comes on.

54'

David Tameilau comes off.

54'

Watson Filikitonga comes on.

51'

Mitch Wilson comes off.

51'

Alex Maughan comes on.

51'

Joe Apikotoa comes off.

51'

Ethan Howard comes on.

51'

Connor Robinson comes off.

51'

Dan Hanson comes on.

51'

Jake Turnbull comes off.

51'

What a run here by Alesana Pohla as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson adds the two points for San Diego Legion.

46'

Try

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

45'

Conner Mooneyham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Nathan Sylvia coming on.

40'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Djustice Sears-Duru coming off.

40'

San Diego Legion sub Alesana Pohla comes onto the field.

40'

Lincoln McClutchie departs for San Diego Legion.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson adds the two points for San Diego Legion.

43'

Try

Slick passing by San Diego Legion leads to a try for Ryan James.

42'

Tavite Lopeti played a key part in that try.

41'

Tavite Lopeti makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Ethan Grayson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

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

37'

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

35'

Fabulous play by San Diego Legion has led to Tomas Aoake being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Tiaan Loots comes on for San Diego Legion.

33'

Marcel Brache leaves the field.

33'

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

33'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Djustice Sears-Duru as they go over the white wash for a try.

31'

Trouble here as Djustice Sears-Duru breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Richard Judd is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Jason Tidwell breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by San Diego Legion ends with a try for Tomas Aoake.

27'

Tavite Lopeti played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Christian Poidevin breaches the defence.

27'

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

26'

Try

Silky skills by Anthem Rugby Carolina ends with a try for Erich Storti.

25'

Trouble here as Erich Storti breaches the defence.

25'

Line Latu played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Dylan Fortune breaches the defence.

25'

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

24'

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

23'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Tavite Lopeti coming on.

17'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Tiaan Loots coming off.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Mitch Wilson took full advantage.

11'

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

10'

Tiaan Loots comes on for San Diego Legion.

Tavite Lopeti leaves the field.

Ethan Grayson hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by San Diego Legion leads to a try for Tavite Lopeti

That's a great try assist by Lincoln McClutchie.

The defensive line has been broken as Tavite Lopeti goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Anthem Rugby Carolina v San Diego Legion 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 21st February 2025, 06:30pm CST 
  
 American Legion Memorial Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Kat Roche

Points Flow Chart

San Diego Legion win +47

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Grayson

77'

5 - 52

Grayson

60'

5 - 47

Judd

59'

5 - 45

Grayson

56'

5 - 40

Klein

55'

5 - 38

Grayson

46'

5 - 33

Helu

45'

5 - 31

Half Time

Grayson

43'

5 - 26

James

42'

5 - 24

Grayson

32'

5 - 19

Sears-Duru

31'

5 - 17

Grayson

28'

5 - 12

Aoake

27'

5 - 10

Storti

5 - 5

25'

Lopeti

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

San Diego Legion

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Defence Profile

Anthem Rugby Carolina

San Diego Legion

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

64%

3-6 secs

37%

25%

6+ secs

10%

102

Rucks Won

128

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs San Diego Legion Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Anthem Rugby Carolina face off against San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby Round 2 on Fri 21st February 2025 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:30. In South Africa it’s at 02:30 SAST, 13:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 11:30 AEST in Australia and 16:30 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

San Diego Legion won the last encounter but San Diego Legion are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with San Diego Legion in 7th and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Anthem Rugby Carolina vs San Diego Legion Squads

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