Chicago Hounds

21 - 38

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Chicago Hounds vs Houston Sabercats

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Chris Mattina converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

Yellow Card

Asa Carter (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

79'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Zachary Pangelinan getting some game time.

73'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Dominic Akina being replaced.

73'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Asa Carter getting some game time.

73'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Marno Redelinghuys being replaced.

73'

Conversion

David Coetzer has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by David Coetzer leads to a try for Houston SaberCats

72'

A gap opened in the defence and David Coetzer took full advantage.

72'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Nick Boyer getting some game time.

71'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Carlo De Nysschen being replaced.

71'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Alec McDonnell coming on.

66'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Robert Cobb coming off.

66'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Pono Davis coming on.

66'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Morgan Mitchell coming off.

66'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Axel Zapata coming on.

66'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Dean Muir coming off.

66'

Conversion

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

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Mark O'Keeffe

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Mark O'Keeffe goes through the gap.

64'

Luke Carty sets up the try.

64'

Chicago Hounds sub Luke Carty comes onto the field.

64'

JP Eloff departs for Chicago Hounds.

64'

Chicago Hounds sub Caleb Strum comes onto the field.

64'

Julian Dominguez Widmer departs for Chicago Hounds.

64'

Chicago Hounds sub Dacoda Worth comes onto the field.

64'

Michael de Waal departs for Chicago Hounds.

64'

Chicago Hounds sub Dinesvaran Krishnan comes onto the field.

64'

John Cullen departs for Chicago Hounds.

64'

Conversion

The Houston SaberCats supporters go wild as David Coetzer successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Houston SaberCats are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Malon Al-Jiboori touching down.

62'

LaRome White comes on for Chicago Hounds.

58'

George Thornton leaves the field.

58'

Emmanuel Albert comes on for Houston SaberCats.

55'

Siaosi Mahoni leaves the field.

55'

David Coetzer has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dean Muir from scoring as they record the try for Houston SaberCats.

53'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Malon Al-Jiboori getting some game time.

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Danny Barrett being replaced.

48'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Sean Yacoubian getting some game time.

48'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Michael Baska being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Chris Mattina adds the two points for Chicago Hounds.

48'

Try

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

47'

Mark O'Keeffe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Mason Koch getting some game time.

45'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Lindsey Stevens being replaced.

45'

Lindsey Stevens makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Houston SaberCats sub Wynand Grassmann comes onto the field.

39'

Axel Zapata departs for Houston SaberCats.

39'

Conversion

David Coetzer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Drew Wild as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Drew Wild being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Carlo De Nysschen sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Gerrie Labuschagne being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

David Coetzer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Houston SaberCats ends with a try for Dominic Akina.

29'

Spellbinding play by Gerrie Labuschagne is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Gerrie Labuschagne breaches the defence.

29'

Axel Zapata comes on.

28'

Wynand Grassmann comes off.

28'

Yellow Card

Dean Muir (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

28'

Trouble here as Carlo De Nysschen breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Billy Meakes bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Billy Meakes bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

17'

David Coetzer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Houston SaberCats results in a try for Siaosi Mahoni

15'

Spellbinding play by Marno Redelinghuys is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Marno Redelinghuys took full advantage.

15'

Charlie Abel comes on for Chicago Hounds.

Paddy Ryan leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chicago Hounds v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sun 2nd April 2023, 11:00am PDT 
  
 SeatGeek Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

82%

94%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mattina

21 - 38

81'

Yacoubian

19 - 38

80'

Carter

79'

14 - 38

Coetzer

73'

14 - 38

Coetzer

72'

14 - 36

Mattina

14 - 31

66'

O'Keeffe

12 - 31

65'

Coetzer

63'

7 - 31

Al-Jiboori

62'

7 - 29

Muir

53'

7 - 24

Mattina

7 - 19

48'

Koch

5 - 19

47'

Half Time

Coetzer

36'

0 - 19

Wild

35'

0 - 17

Coetzer

30'

0 - 12

Akina

29'

0 - 10

Muir

28'

0 - 5

Mahoni

15'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

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Houston Sabercats

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Defence Profile

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Chicago Hounds vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chicago Hounds face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 7 on Sun 2nd April 2023 at SeatGeek Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:00. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 06:00 NZST in New Zealand, 04:00 AEST in Australia and 11:00 EST 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 6 places in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 4th and Chicago Hounds in 10th as such Houston Sabercats are favourites on paper.

Chicago Hounds vs Houston Sabercats Squads

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