Miami Sharks

31 - 22

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Houston Sabercats vs Miami Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Houston SaberCats is finished off by Nathan Den Hoedt

79'

Spellbinding play by Drew Wild is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Drew Wild bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Tuifua bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rufus McLean bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

78'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Drake Davis getting some game time.

74'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Juan Oliver being replaced.

74'

Yellow Card

Tomas Bekerman (Miami Sharks) is shown a yellow card

72'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Tinashe Muchena coming on.

69'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Emmanuel Albert coming off.

69'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Ricky Rose coming on.

69'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Tomas Casares coming off.

69'

AJ Alatimu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

67'

Try

A series of passes by Houston SaberCats results in a try for Rufus McLean

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Rufus McLean took full advantage.

66'

Johan Momsen sets up the try.

66'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Chase Schor Haskin coming on.

65'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Josiah Morra coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as AJ Alatimu goes through the gap.

63'

Houston SaberCats sub Max Schumacher comes onto the field.

60'

Dominic Akina departs for Houston SaberCats.

60'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

56'

Try

The forward pack of Houston SaberCats will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

55'

Valdermar Lee-Lo comes on.

54'

Michael Scott comes off.

54'

Wilton Rebolo comes on.

54'

Pita Anae Ah-Sue comes off.

54'

LaRome White comes on.

54'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Shane O'Leary kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Tomas Inciarte scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

What a run here by Tomas Inciarte as they get over the gainline!

52'

Tomas Malanos comes on.

50'

Marcos Young comes off.

50'

Nathan Den Hoedt comes on.

50'

Justin Basson comes off.

50'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Cubelli getting some game time.

45'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Guiseppe du Toit being replaced.

45'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Keni Nasoqeqe coming on.

40'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Marno Redelinghuys coming off.

40'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Tau Koloamatangi coming on.

40'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Reinaldo Piussi coming off.

40'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Ma'ake Muti coming on.

40'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Alec McDonnell coming off.

40'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Federico Gutierrez coming on.

40'

Miami Sharks make a substitution with Braemar Murray coming off.

40'

Miami Sharks sub Kirby Myhill comes onto the field.

40'

Sean McNulty departs for Miami Sharks.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Shane O'Leary adds the two points for Miami Sharks.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Miami Sharks is finished off by Josiah Morra, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Miami Sharks has led to Josiah Morra being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Martin Elias played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Sam Tuifua being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

The Miami Sharks supporters go wild as Shane O'Leary successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

AJ Alatimu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Houston SaberCats ends with a try for Drew Wild.

29'

Spellbinding play by Sam Tuifua is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Sam Tuifua breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Shane O'Leary makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Miami Sharks ends with a try for Marcos Young.

26'

Shane O'Leary played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Tomas Cubilla breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emmanuel Albert bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

23'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Johan Momsen getting some game time.

21'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Den Hoedt being replaced.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Oliver bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

20'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Nathan Den Hoedt coming on.

19'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Johan Momsen coming off.

19'

Conversion

Shane O'Leary converts the try.

15'

Try

Guiseppe du Toit scores the try from close range.

14'

Spellbinding play by Tomas Inciarte is finished off with a try.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Louritz van der Schyff goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Andre Warner goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Miami Sharks v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 12th April 2025, 06:30pm CDT 
  
 Baptist Health Community Field 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Marquise Goodwin

Points Flow Chart

Miami Sharks win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Den Hoedt

79'

31 - 20

Bekerman

31 - 15

72'

McLean

66'

31 - 15

Rebolo

55'

31 - 10

O'Leary

31 - 5

54'

Inciarte

29 - 5

52'

Half Time

O'Leary

24 - 5

41'

Morra

22 - 5

40'

O'Leary

17 - 5

32'

Wild

29'

14 - 5

O'Leary

14 - 0

28'

Young

12 - 0

26'

O'Leary

7 - 0

15'

du Toit

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Miami Sharks

Houston Sabercats

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Defence Profile

Miami Sharks

Houston Sabercats

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

76%

3-6 secs

24%

20%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Miami Sharks vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Miami Sharks face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 9 on Sat 12th April 2025 at Baptist Health Community Field. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 01:30 SAST on , 11:30 NZST in New Zealand, 09:30 AEST on in Australia and 18:30 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

Miami Sharks won the last encounter but Houston Sabercats 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 3rd and Miami Sharks in 9th as such Houston Sabercats are favourites on paper.

Miami Sharks vs Houston Sabercats Squads

The official squads for Miami Sharks 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.