California Legion

26 - 36

Full Time

Chicago Hounds

California Legion vs Chicago Hounds

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

80'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Chicago Hounds are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brandon Harvey picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Yellow Card

Cyrille Cama (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peyton Wall bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

75'

Conversion

Coby Miln has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Fred Apulu scores the try from close range.

72'

Yellow Card

Charlie Abel (Chicago Hounds) is shown a yellow card

71'

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

70'

Conversion

The Chicago Hounds supporters go wild as Chris Hilsenbeck successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Mason Flesch scores the try from close range.

68'

That's a great try assist by Ruben de Haas.

68'

California Legion make a substitution with Joe Taufete'e coming on.

67'

California Legion make a substitution with Ben Sugars coming off.

67'

California Legion make a substitution with Tas Smith coming on.

65'

California Legion make a substitution with Cassh Maluia coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The Chicago Hounds supporters go wild as Chris Hilsenbeck successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Chicago Hounds sub Jackson Zabierek comes onto the field.

62'

Theo Fourie departs for Chicago Hounds.

62'

California Legion sub Chase Jones comes onto the field.

62'

Lance Williams departs for California Legion.

62'

Chicago Hounds sub Jake Turnbull comes onto the field.

61'

Fakaosifolau Pifeleti departs for Chicago Hounds.

61'

California Legion sub Cyrille Cama comes onto the field.

61'

Jason Damm departs for California Legion.

61'

Conversion

The Chicago Hounds supporters go wild as Chris Hilsenbeck successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Chicago Hounds leads to a try for Fakaosifolau Pifeleti

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Fakaosifolau Pifeleti goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Maclean Jones is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Fourie goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Peyton Wall goes through the gap.

61'

California Legion sub Keni Nasoqeqe comes onto the field.

60'

Jurie van Vuuren departs for California Legion.

60'

California Legion sub Fred Apulu comes onto the field.

60'

Michael Scott departs for California Legion.

60'

Emmanuel Albert comes on for Chicago Hounds.

58'

Lucas Rumball leaves the field.

58'

Santiago Videla comes on.

52'

Ollie Devoto comes off.

52'

Brandon Harvey comes on.

52'

Tomas Casares comes off.

52'

What a run here by Steffan Crimp as they get over the gainline!

50'

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

47'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Tonga Kofe being replaced.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

California Legion go for goal with Coby Miln taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by California Legion is finished off by Ben Sugars, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by California Legion has led to Ben Sugars being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Ed Timpson.

37'

Fabulous play by California Legion has led to Cassh Maluia being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Coby Miln does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Joe Mano as they go over the white wash for a try.

31'

Trouble here as Joe Mano breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Steffan Crimp is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chicago Hounds is finished off by Ollie Devoto

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Devoto bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Tavite Lopeti.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gonzalo Bertranou bursts through to advance the California Legion attack.

17'

Conversion

Coby Miln converts the try.

17'

Try

Gonzalo Bertranou scores the try from close range.

16'

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

Try

Great hands by Chicago Hounds leads to a try for Brock Webster

The defensive line has been broken as Brock Webster goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Tavite Lopeti.

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Abel goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Luke Rogan blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 California Legion v Chicago Hounds 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 16th May 2026, 01:00pm PDT 
  
 Saint Mary's Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Luke Rogan

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

44%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hilsenbeck

78'

26 - 36

Harvey

77'

26 - 34

Cama

26 - 29

76'

Miln

26 - 29

73'

Apulu

24 - 29

72'

Abel

71'

19 - 29

Hilsenbeck

69'

19 - 29

Flesch

68'

19 - 27

Hilsenbeck

65'

19 - 22

Hilsenbeck

61'

19 - 19

Pifeleti

61'

19 - 17

Half Time

Sugars

19 - 12

37'

Miln

14 - 12

32'

Mano

12 - 12

31'

Hilsenbeck

24'

7 - 12

Devoto

23'

7 - 10

Miln

7 - 5

17'

Bertranou

5 - 5

16'

Webster

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

California Legion

Chicago Hounds

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Defence Profile

California Legion

Chicago Hounds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

71%

3-6 secs

19%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

California Legion vs Chicago Hounds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

California Legion face off against Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby Round 8 on Sat 16th May 2026 at Saint Mary's Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 21:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST on SuperSport, 08:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 13:00 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 Chicago Hounds in 1st and California Legion in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

California Legion vs Chicago Hounds Squads

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