San Diego Legion

20 - 27

Full Time

Chicago Hounds

Chicago Hounds vs San Diego Legion

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Connor Tupai getting some game time.

73'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Richard Judd being replaced.

73'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Paddy Ryan getting some game time.

73'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Brad Wilkin being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Lucas Rumball scores the try from close range.

69'

That's a great try assist by Jason Higgins.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Luke White took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark O'Keeffe took full advantage.

67'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Noah Flesch coming on.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Ollie Devoto coming off.

66'

San Diego Legion sub Nathan Sylvia comes onto the field.

63'

Payton Telea departs for San Diego Legion.

63'

Jason Higgins comes on for Chicago Hounds.

59'

Mitch Short leaves the field.

59'

Luke White comes on for Chicago Hounds.

56'

Hamish Bain leaves the field.

56'

Ignacio Peculo comes on for Chicago Hounds.

56'

Charlie Abel leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Lincoln McClutchie adds the points for San Diego Legion.

56'

What a run here by Ryan James as they get over the gainline!

54'

Vili Helu comes on.

53'

Tu'Ihalangingie Hokafonu comes off.

53'

Zurabi Zhvania comes on.

51'

Faka'osi Pifeleti comes off.

51'

Tim Swiel comes on.

50'

Adriaan Carelse comes off.

50'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Zak Farrance getting some game time.

47'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Brandon Harvey being replaced.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Chicago Hounds is finished off by Hamish Bain, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Hamish Bain being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Mitch Short played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for San Diego Legion as Christian Poidevin goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Richard Judd.

36'

Penalty Goal

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

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Lincoln McClutchie kicks the penalty goal.

29'

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

22'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Loots getting some game time.

21'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Tavite Lopeti being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

14'

Try

Mason Flesch scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Fawsitt took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark O'Keeffe took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Faka'osi Pifeleti took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from San Diego Legion has allowed Rhian Stowers to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Rhian Stowers goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Lincoln McClutchie.

The defensive line has been broken as Ryan James goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 San Diego Legion v Chicago Hounds 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 5th April 2025, 07:00pm PDT 
  
 Torero Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Peter Pender

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

30%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hilsenbeck

70'

20 - 25

Rumball

69'

20 - 23

McClutchie

20 - 18

56'

Half Time

Bain

41'

17 - 18

McClutchie

17 - 13

37'

Poidevin

15 - 13

36'

Hilsenbeck

32'

10 - 13

McClutchie

10 - 10

29'

Hilsenbeck

14'

7 - 10

Flesch

13'

7 - 8

McClutchie

7 - 3

Stowers

5 - 3

Hilsenbeck

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

San Diego Legion

Chicago Hounds

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Defence Profile

San Diego Legion

Chicago Hounds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

58%

3-6 secs

24%

33%

6+ secs

10%

108

Rucks Won

117

San Diego Legion vs Chicago Hounds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

San Diego Legion face off against Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby Round 8 on Sat 5th April 2025 at Torero Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 04:00 SAST on SuperSport, 14:00 NZST in New Zealand, 12:00 AEST on in Australia and 19:00 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 3 places in the league table with Chicago Hounds in 4th and San Diego Legion in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

San Diego Legion vs Chicago Hounds Squads

The official squads for San Diego 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.