Houston Sabercats

31 - 7

Full Time

Old Glory DC

Houston Sabercats vs Old Glory DC

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Robbie Povey converts the try.

80'

Try

Vereniki Tikoisolomone goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vereniki Tikoisolomone bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Dominic Akina is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Danny Tusitala bursts through to advance the Old Glory DC attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alejo Daireaux bursts through to advance the Old Glory DC attack.

77'

Robbie Povey comes on.

77'

David Coetzer comes off.

77'

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

71'

Old Glory DC make a substitution with Apisai Naikatini coming on.

66'

Old Glory DC make a substitution with Tevita Naqali coming off.

66'

Red Card

Danny Barrett (Houston SaberCats) is shown the red card

64'

Houston SaberCats sub Keni Nasoqeqe comes onto the field.

60'

Wynand Grassmann departs for Houston SaberCats.

60'

Houston SaberCats sub Axel Zapata comes onto the field.

60'

Dean Muir departs for Houston SaberCats.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as David Coetzer kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

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

56'

Dillon Smit played a key part in that try.

56'

Fintan Coleman comes on for Old Glory DC.

56'

Langilangi Haupeakui leaves the field.

56'

Kyle Stewart comes on.

53'

Calixto Martinez comes off.

53'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Alec McDonnell getting some game time.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Robert Cobb being replaced.

49'

Old Glory DC decide to make a substitution, with Danny Tusitala getting some game time.

48'

Old Glory DC decide to make a substitution, with Owen Sheehy being replaced.

48'

Old Glory DC decide to make a substitution, with Nic Souchon getting some game time.

48'

Old Glory DC decide to make a substitution, with Koi Koi Nelligan being replaced.

48'

Old Glory DC decide to make a substitution, with Jack Iscaro getting some game time.

48'

Old Glory DC decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Newcomer being replaced.

48'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Albert getting some game time.

47'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Siaosi Mahoni being replaced.

47'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Danny Barrett getting some game time.

47'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Malon Al-Jiboori being replaced.

47'

Old Glory DC sub Mike Weir comes onto the field.

40'

Joaquin Diaz Bonilla departs for Old Glory DC.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Houston SaberCats sub Pono Davis comes onto the field.

38'

Joe Taufete'e departs for Houston SaberCats.

38'

Houston SaberCats sub Carlo De Nysschen comes onto the field.

35'

Christian Dyer departs for Houston SaberCats.

35'

Fabulous play by Old Glory DC has led to Junior Sa'u being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Owen Sheehy breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Christian Dyer breaches the defence.

27'

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

18'

Try

David Coetzer scores the try from close range.

16'

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

16'

Dillon Smit sets up the try.

16'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Old Glory DC.

11'

Yellow Card

Gideon Van Wyk (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

11'

Conversion

David Coetzer has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

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

That's a great try assist by Vereniki Tikoisolomone.

Thretton Palamo comes on.

Marcos Young comes off.

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

Try

The kick through from Houston SaberCats has allowed Christian Dyer to touch down.

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

Drew Wild sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Houston Sabercats v Old Glory DC 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Fri 9th June 2023, 06:00pm PDT 
  
 AVEVA Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Povey

31 - 7

80'

Tikoisolomone

29 - 7

78'

Barrett

24 - 7

64'

Coetzer

24 - 7

58'

Grassmann

22 - 7

56'

Half Time

Coetzer

17 - 7

16'

Penalty Try

11'

12 - 7

Van Wyk

12 - 0

11'

Coetzer

12 - 0

Dyer

10 - 0

Dyer

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

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Old Glory DC

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Defence Profile

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Old Glory DC

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Houston Sabercats vs Old Glory DC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Houston Sabercats face off against Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby Round 17 on Fri 9th June 2023 at AVEVA Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:00. In South Africa it’s at 03:00 SAST, 13:00 NZST in New Zealand, 11:00 AEST in Australia and 18:00 EST in the US.

Houston Sabercats 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 just 3 places in the league table with Old Glory DC in 4th and Houston Sabercats in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Houston Sabercats vs Old Glory DC Squads

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