San Diego Legion

20 - 37

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Houston Sabercats vs San Diego Legion

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

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

82'

Try

Great forward play by San Diego Legion allows Shilo Klein to score the try.

81'

Yellow Card

Javon Camp-Villalovos (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

80'

Yellow Card

Michael Scott (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

79'

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keni Nasoqeqe bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

76'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty.

76'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Misailegalu getting some game time.

72'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Jay Renton being replaced.

72'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Wilton Rebolo getting some game time.

71'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth being replaced.

71'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with David Tameilau getting some game time.

71'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Tu'Ihalangingie Hokafonu being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Drew Wild took full advantage.

71'

AJ Alatimu takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

70'

Yellow Card

Connor Tupai (San Diego Legion) is shown a yellow card

69'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Max Schumacher coming on.

69'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Drake Davis coming off.

69'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Javon Camp-Villalovos coming on.

68'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Justin Basson coming off.

68'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Marcel Brache coming on.

67'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Lincoln McClutchie coming off.

67'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Nathan Sylvia coming on.

67'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Payton Telea coming off.

67'

Ethan Grayson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

65'

Try

The San Diego Legion pack has powered over for Shilo Klein to score the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tavite Lopeti goes through the gap.

63'

San Diego Legion sub Darcy Breen comes onto the field.

63'

Brook Toomalatai departs for San Diego Legion.

63'

Houston SaberCats sub Pita Anae Ah-Sue comes onto the field.

60'

Seth Smith departs for Houston SaberCats.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Lincoln McClutchie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

The forward pack of San Diego Legion will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

57'

Michael Scott comes on for Houston SaberCats.

55'

Pono Davis leaves the field.

55'

Brook Toomalatai comes on.

52'

Darcy Breen comes off.

52'

Shilo Klein comes on.

52'

Hugh Roach comes off.

52'

What a run here by Tavite Lopeti as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Dominic Akina as they get over the gainline!

51'

Tavite Lopeti comes on.

51'

Cassh Maluia comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ Alatimu kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

A clever kick there by Houston SaberCats allows Tautalatasi Tasi to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

49'

Tautalatasi Tasi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Dominic Akina sets up the try.

49'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with AJ Alatimu coming on.

43'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Davy Coetzer coming off.

43'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer adds the two points for Houston SaberCats.

42'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Johan Momsen dots the ball down from close range.

42'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with James Rivers coming on.

40'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Christian Poidevin coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Dominic Akina as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Dominic Akina being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by San Diego Legion has led to Steffan Crimp being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Keni Nasoqeqe comes on for Houston SaberCats.

32'

Emmanuel Albert leaves the field.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Davy Coetzer kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Trouble here as Tautalatasi Tasi breaches the defence.

28'

Lincoln McClutchie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

23'

Try

Great forward play by San Diego Legion allows Brad Wilkin to score the try.

22'

Yellow Card

Emmanuel Albert (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

21'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Connor Tupai coming on.

17'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Richard Judd coming off.

17'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer converts the try.

16'

Try

What a kick! Juan Oliver takes full advantage to score for Houston SaberCats.

15'

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

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Drake Davis took full advantage.

15'

The defensive line has been broken as Drake Davis goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 San Diego Legion v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 10th May 2025, 07:00pm PDT 
  
 Torero Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Luke Rogan

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Klein

20 - 37

81'

Camp-Villalovos

80'

15 - 37

Scott

79'

15 - 37

Alatimu

76'

15 - 37

Tupai

15 - 34

69'

Klein

15 - 34

64'

Alatimu

60'

10 - 34

Wilkin

10 - 31

57'

Alatimu

50'

5 - 31

Tasi

49'

5 - 29

Coetzer

42'

5 - 24

Momsen

42'

5 - 22

Half Time

Coetzer

36'

5 - 17

Akina

35'

5 - 15

Coetzer

29'

5 - 10

Wilkin

5 - 7

22'

Albert

21'

0 - 7

Coetzer

16'

0 - 7

Oliver

15'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

San Diego Legion

Houston Sabercats

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Defence Profile

San Diego Legion

Houston Sabercats

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

59%

3-6 secs

19%

38%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

San Diego Legion vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

San Diego Legion face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 13 on Sat 10th May 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 , 14:00 NZST in New Zealand, 12:00 AEST on in Australia and 19:00 EST on ESPN+ 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 4 places in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 3rd and San Diego Legion in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

San Diego Legion vs Houston Sabercats Squads

The official squads for San Diego Legion 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.