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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kaleb Geiger bursts through to advance the New England Free Jacks attack.

78'
Conversion

Jayson Potroz has kicked a conversion.

77'
Try

Wayne van der Bank goes on their own for a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wayne van der Bank bursts through to advance the New England Free Jacks attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Holden Yungert is finished off with a try.

76'
Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

74'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tiaan Erasmus places the ball down for the try.

73'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Carlo De Nysschen getting some game time.

71'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Andre Warner being replaced.

71'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Danyon Morgan-Puterangi coming on.

68'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Mitch Wilson coming off.

68'

Davy Coetzer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Jackson Thiebes coming on.

67'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Conor Keys coming off.

67'
Try

A series of passes by Houston SaberCats results in a try for Line Latu

67'

Davy Coetzer sets up the try.

67'

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

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Reece MacDonald goes through the gap.

65'

Setaleki Baker comes on for New England Free Jacks.

59'

Piers Von Dadelszen leaves the field.

59'

Holden Yungert comes on for New England Free Jacks.

59'

Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti leaves the field.

59'

Ronan Murphy comes on for Houston SaberCats.

59'

Tomiwa Agbongbon leaves the field.

59'

Davy Coetzer has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'
Try

A penetrating move by Houston SaberCats results in a try for Davy Coetzer.

58'

AJ Alatimu played a key part in that try.

58'

LaRome White comes on.

52'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes off.

52'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jayson Potroz kicks the conversion.

51'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Wayne van der Bank from scoring as they record the try for New England Free Jacks.

50'

What a run here by Wayne van der Bank as they get over the gainline!

50'

Wian Conradie sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Reece MacDonald as they get over the gainline!

50'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Line Latu getting some game time.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Misailegalu being replaced.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Erasmus getting some game time.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Pita Anae Ah-Sue being replaced.

49'

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

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Maks van Dyk being replaced.

48'

Jayson Potroz has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'
Try

A clever kick there by New England Free Jacks allows Reece MacDonald to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

47'

Spellbinding play by Paula Balekana is finished off with a try.

47'

Paula Balekana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Kaleb Geiger getting some game time.

45'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Cole Keith being replaced.

45'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Foster Dewitt getting some game time.

45'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Malakai Hala-Ngatai being replaced.

45'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Quattrin getting some game time.

45'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Sean Ralph being replaced.

45'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Ben LeSage coming on.

40'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Le Roux Malan coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Jayson Potroz adds the two points for New England Free Jacks.

40'
Try

What an effort there by Wayne van der Bank as they score the try.

40'

Jayson Potroz played a key part in that try.

40'

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

34'
Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Davy Coetzer to score the try.

32'

Trouble here as Davy Coetzer breaches the defence.

32'

Louritz van der Schyff sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Louritz van der Schyff breaches the defence.

28'

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

26'
Try

Houston SaberCats are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jeremy Misailegalu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Davy Coetzer played a key part in that try.

24'
Yellow Card

Wayne van der Bank (New England Free Jacks) is shown a yellow card

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Davy Coetzer bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

24'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Keni Nasoqeqe getting some game time.

23'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Albert being replaced.

23'
Conversion

Jayson Potroz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'
Try

Jayson Potroz goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jayson Potroz bursts through to advance the New England Free Jacks attack.

22'
Penalty Goal

Davy Coetzer adds the points for Houston SaberCats.

20'
Conversion

Jayson Potroz converts the try.

11'
Try

Wian Conradie scores the try from close range.

11'
Conversion

Jayson Potroz has kicked a conversion.

7'
Try

Great hands by New England Free Jacks leads to a try for Malakai Hala-Ngatai

6'

The defensive line has been broken as Malakai Hala-Ngatai goes through the gap.

6'

That's a great try assist by Jayson Potroz.

6'

The defensive line has been broken as Wayne van der Bank goes through the gap.

6'

Davy Coetzer hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

5'
Try

Great hands by Houston SaberCats leads to a try for Christian Dyer

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Dyer goes through the gap.

3'

AJ Alatimu sets up the try.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Houston Sabercats v New England Free Jacks

Major League Rugby - Round 7
Sat 13th April 2024, 08:00pm
SaberCats Stadium

Points Flow Chart

 
Houston Sabercats
New England Free Jacks
Houston Sabercats
Time in lead
New England Free Jacks
2
Mins in lead
75
3%
% Of Game In Lead
94%
47%
Possession Last 10 min
53%
7
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
Potroz
77'
35 - 47
van der Bank
76'
35 - 45
Alatimu
35 - 40
74'
Erasmus
33 - 40
73'
Latu
28 - 40
67'
Coetzer
23 - 40
58'
Potroz
51'
18 - 40
van der Bank
50'
18 - 38
MacDonald
47'
18 - 33
Half Time
Potroz
40'
18 - 28
van der Bank
40'
18 - 26
Coetzer
18 - 21
32'
Misailegalu
13 - 21
24'
van der Bank
24'
8 - 21
Potroz
23'
8 - 21
Potroz
22'
8 - 19
Coetzer
8 - 14
20'
Potroz
11'
5 - 14
Conradie
11'
5 - 12
Potroz
7'
5 - 7
Hala-Ngatai
6'
5 - 5
Dyer
5 - 0
4'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.9
12
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.7
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Houston Sabercats
New England Free Jacks
More Less More

Defence Profile

Houston Sabercats
New England Free Jacks
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
50%
57%
3-6 secs
27%
26%
6+ secs
19%
12%
67
Rucks Won
80

Other Fixtures

32 - 24
FT
23 - 26
FT
26 - 29
FT
18 - 32
FT
28 - 19
FT
31 - 24
FT
47 - 13
FT
27 - 7
FT
56 - 35
FT
26 - 13
FT
28 - 53
FT
10 - 20
FT
40 - 22
FT
54 - 14
FT
44 - 21
FT
43 - 12
FT
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