Seattle Seawolves

22 - 59

Full Time

Chicago Hounds

Chicago Hounds vs Seattle Seawolves

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tomas Bekerman bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

77'

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

76'

Try

Great forward play by Seattle Seawolves allows Liki Chan-Tung to score the try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Hand II took full advantage.

74'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Reece Botha as they hook it left.

70'

Conversion

The Seattle Seawolves supporters go wild as Nick Boyer successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Duncan Matthews scores the try from close range.

67'

Andre Warner sets up the try.

67'

Chicago Hounds sub Noah Brown comes onto the field.

64'

Brock Webster departs for Chicago Hounds.

64'

Davy Coetzer departs for Seattle Seawolves.

60'

Tiai Vavao comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

59'

Riekert Hattingh leaves the field.

59'

Koby Baker comes on for Chicago Hounds.

59'

Wilton Rebolo leaves the field.

59'

Nick Boyer comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

59'

Juan Philip Smith leaves the field.

59'

Liki Chan-Tung comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

59'

Dewald Kotze leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Juan Philip Smith as they get over the gainline!

58'

Jake Kinneeveauk comes on for Chicago Hounds.

57'

Lucas Rumball leaves the field.

57'

Tomas Bekerman comes on for Chicago Hounds.

57'

Theo Fourie leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Reece Botha kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Theo Fourie from scoring as they record the try for Chicago Hounds.

56'

Calvin Liulamaga comes on.

54'

Dan Kriel comes off.

54'

Emmanuel Albert comes on.

51'

Mason Flesch comes off.

51'

Luke White comes on.

51'

Fakaosifolau Pifeleti comes off.

51'

Mason Pedersen comes on.

51'

Ignacio Peculo comes off.

51'

Callum Botchar comes on.

51'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Reece Botha kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Matt Oworu from scoring as they record the try for Chicago Hounds.

50'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with LaRome White getting some game time.

46'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Callum Botchar being replaced.

46'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Reece Botha coming on.

42'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Chris Hilsenbeck coming off.

42'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Ignacio Peculo coming on.

42'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Mason Pedersen coming off.

42'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck adds the two points for Chicago Hounds.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Brock Webster as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Brock Webster being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Tiaan Loots played a key part in that try.

41'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Callum Botchar coming on.

40'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Kalisi Moli coming off.

40'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Mason Pedersen coming on.

40'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Ignacio Peculo coming off.

40'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Michael Hand II coming on.

40'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Drake Davis coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck adds the two points for Chicago Hounds.

42'

Try

A clever kick there by Chicago Hounds allows Brock Webster to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Brock Webster makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Mark O'Keeffe played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Seattle Seawolves has led to Divan Rossouw being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Chicago Hounds as Mason Flesch goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Brock Webster being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Red Card

Ezekiel Lindenmuth (Seattle Seawolves) is shown the red card

32'

Chicago Hounds go for goal with Chris Hilsenbeck taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Chicago Hounds ends with a try for Mark O'Keeffe.

29'

Spellbinding play by Chris Hilsenbeck is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Brandon Harvey breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Seattle Seawolves is finished off by Paddy Ryan

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paddy Ryan bursts through to advance the Seattle Seawolves attack.

18'

Davy Coetzer sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Mason Flesch leads to a try for Chicago Hounds

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Mason Flesch took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Michael Baska is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Brock Webster took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Davy Coetzer makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Chicago Hounds pack has powered over for Lucas Rumball to score the try.

Yellow Card

Riekert Hattingh (Seattle Seawolves) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Tiaan Loots goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Brock Webster.

Chris Hilsenbeck has hooked the conversion to the left 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.

Chris Hilsenbeck sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee David Vosalevu blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Seattle Seawolves v Chicago Hounds 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 24th April 2026, 07:00pm PDT 
  
 Starfire Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 David Vosalevu

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

75%

Possession Last 10 min

25%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Chan-Tung

22 - 59

75'

Boyer

17 - 59

68'

Matthews

15 - 59

67'

Botha

57'

10 - 59

Fourie

56'

10 - 57

Botha

51'

10 - 52

Oworu

50'

10 - 50

Hilsenbeck

42'

10 - 45

Webster

41'

10 - 43

Half Time

Hilsenbeck

42'

10 - 38

Webster

42'

10 - 36

Hilsenbeck

38'

10 - 31

Flesch

37'

10 - 29

Lindenmuth

10 - 24

32'

O'Keeffe

29'

10 - 24

Coetzer

10 - 19

19'

Ryan

8 - 19

18'

Hilsenbeck

14'

3 - 19

Flesch

13'

3 - 17

Coetzer

3 - 12

10'

Hilsenbeck

0 - 12

Rumball

0 - 10

Hattingh

0 - 5

Webster

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

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Chicago Hounds

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Defence Profile

Seattle Seawolves

Chicago Hounds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

79%

62%

3-6 secs

16%

26%

6+ secs

12%

115

Rucks Won

110

Seattle Seawolves vs Chicago Hounds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Seattle Seawolves face off against Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby Round 5 on Fri 24th April 2026 at Starfire Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 04:00 SAST on SuperSport, 14:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV 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 2 places in the league table with Chicago Hounds in 1st and Seattle Seawolves in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Seattle Seawolves vs Chicago Hounds Squads

The official squads for Seattle Seawolves 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.