Chicago Hounds

35 - 17

Full Time

California Legion

California Legion vs Chicago Hounds

Events

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Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Chris Hilsenbeck makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Michael Baska getting some game time.

75'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Ruben de Haas being replaced.

75'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Cole Semu getting some game time.

74'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Joe Mano being replaced.

74'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Cyrille Cama getting some game time.

74'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Ed Timpson being replaced.

74'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Zabierek getting some game time.

74'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Theo Fourie being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Turnbull took full advantage.

72'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Emmanuel Albert coming on.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Nathan Den Hoedt coming off.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Wilton Rebolo coming on.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Charlie Abel coming off.

66'

Conversion

The California Legion supporters go wild as Coby Miln successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ed Timpson

65'

Chicago Hounds sub Santiago Videla comes onto the field.

61'

Tavite Lopeti departs for Chicago Hounds.

61'

Chicago Hounds sub Jake Turnbull comes onto the field.

61'

Fakaosifolau Pifeleti departs for Chicago Hounds.

61'

Conversion

The California Legion supporters go wild as Coby Miln successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by California Legion leads to a try for Coby Miln

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Coby Miln goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Billy Meakes is finished off with a try.

60'

Corbin Smith comes on for California Legion.

59'

Oscar Treacy leaves the field.

59'

Tomas Casares comes on for Chicago Hounds.

55'

Brandon Harvey leaves the field.

55'

Justus Tavai comes on for California Legion.

55'

Tonga Kofe leaves the field.

55'

Alex Lopeti comes on for California Legion.

55'

Joe Taufete'e leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris Hilsenbeck kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Nathan Den Hoedt from scoring as they record the try for Chicago Hounds.

52'

Yellow Card

Cassh Maluia (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

50'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Ronan Murphy getting some game time.

48'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Keni Nasoqeqe being replaced.

48'

Chris Hilsenbeck has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Chicago Hounds leads to a try for Peyton Wall.

47'

Spellbinding play by Brock Webster is finished off with a try.

46'

Ruben de Haas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

California Legion make a substitution with Oscar Treacy coming on.

43'

California Legion make a substitution with Justus Tavai coming off.

43'

Penalty Goal

Chris Hilsenbeck kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

California Legion sub Declan Leaney comes onto the field.

35'

Ma'ake Muti departs for California Legion.

35'

California Legion sub Lance Williams comes onto the field.

35'

Alex Lopeti departs for California Legion.

35'

Alex Lopeti comes on for California Legion.

32'

Oscar Treacy leaves the field.

32'

Yellow Card

Justus Tavai (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

32'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mason Flesch scores from close range.

25'

Ruben de Haas played a key part in that try.

24'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Justus Tavai getting some game time.

24'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Lance Williams being replaced.

24'

Yellow Card

Tonga Kofe (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

24'

Penalty Goal

Coby Miln does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Chicago Hounds pack has powered over for Theo Fourie to score the try.

Penalty Goal

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Robin Kaluzniak blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chicago Hounds v California Legion 
  
 Final 
  
 Sun 21st June 2026, 05:00pm PDT 
  
 SeatGeek Stadium 
  
 ESPN 
  
 Robin Kaluzniak

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hilsenbeck

35 - 17

80'

Miln

66'

32 - 17

Timpson

65'

32 - 15

Miln

60'

32 - 10

Miln

60'

32 - 8

Hilsenbeck

32 - 3

54'

Den Hoedt

30 - 3

52'

Maluia

50'

25 - 3

Wall

25 - 3

47'

Hilsenbeck

20 - 3

43'

Half Time

Tavai

32'

17 - 3

Hilsenbeck

17 - 3

26'

Flesch

15 - 3

25'

Kofe

24'

10 - 3

Miln

16'

10 - 3

Hilsenbeck

10 - 0

Fourie

8 - 0

Hilsenbeck

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Chicago Hounds

California Legion

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Defence Profile

Chicago Hounds

California Legion

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

59%

3-6 secs

32%

36%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

114

Chicago Hounds vs California Legion Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chicago Hounds face off against California Legion in Major League Rugby Final on Sun 21st June 2026 at SeatGeek Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 01:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 02:00 SAST on SuperSport, 12:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 10:00 AEST in Australia and 17:00 EST on ESPN in the US.

Chicago Hounds won the last encounter but Chicago Hounds 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 California Legion in 1st and Chicago Hounds in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chicago Hounds vs California Legion Squads

The official squads for Chicago Hounds vs California Legion will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.