Seattle Seawolves

14 - 9

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Houston Sabercats vs Seattle Seawolves

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Jeremy Misailegalu comes on.

78'

Rufus McLean comes off.

78'

Seimou Smith comes on.

76'

Jay Renton comes off.

76'

Javon Camp-Villalovos comes on.

75'

Justin Basson comes off.

75'

Conversion

Rodney Iona has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Jesse MacKail scores the try from close range.

74'

The penalty goal is on its way from Rodney Iona but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

70'

Yellow Card

Tautalatasi Tasi (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

70'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Wilton Rebolo coming on.

67'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Pita Anae Ah-Sue coming off.

67'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Eddie Fouche coming on.

67'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Dan Kriel coming off.

67'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Brock Gallagher coming on.

67'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Nick Boyer coming off.

67'

Seattle Seawolves sub Malacchi Esdale comes onto the field.

61'

Mika Kruse departs for Seattle Seawolves.

61'

Penalty Goal

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

61'

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

57'

Michael Scott comes on for Houston SaberCats.

55'

Pono Davis leaves the field.

55'

Devin Short comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

55'

Riekert Hattingh leaves the field.

55'

Dominic Akina comes on.

50'

Sam Hill comes off.

50'

Mason Pedersen comes on.

50'

Siaosi Mahoni comes off.

50'

Huw Taylor comes on.

50'

Juan Pablo Zeiss comes off.

50'

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

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Max Schumacher getting some game time.

45'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Drew Wild being replaced.

45'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Valdermar Lee-Lo getting some game time.

45'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with LaRome White being replaced.

45'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Rufus McLean being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Sam Hill coming on.

40'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Dominic Akina coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Rodney Iona does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Seattle Seawolves is finished off by Nick Boyer, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Cameron Orr sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Seattle Seawolves has led to Cameron Orr being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Dominic Akina comes on for Houston SaberCats.

31'

Sam Hill leaves the field.

31'

Trouble here as Jesse MacKail breaches the defence.

29'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Jesse MacKail getting some game time.

21'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Kerron van Vuuren being replaced.

21'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu adds the points for Houston SaberCats.

21'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Seattle Seawolves v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 23rd May 2025, 09:30pm CDT 
  
 Starfire Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Robin Kaluzniak

Points Flow Chart

Seattle Seawolves win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

43%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Iona

14 - 9

75'

MacKail

12 - 9

74'

Tasi

70'

7 - 9

Alatimu

61'

7 - 9

Half Time

Iona

7 - 6

35'

Boyer

5 - 6

35'

Alatimu

21'

0 - 6

Alatimu

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Seattle Seawolves

Houston Sabercats

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Defence Profile

Seattle Seawolves

Houston Sabercats

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

57%

3-6 secs

30%

33%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Seattle Seawolves vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Seattle Seawolves face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 15 on Fri 23rd May 2025 at Starfire Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:30 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 04:30 SAST on SuperSport, 14:30 NZST in New Zealand, 12:30 AEST on in Australia and 19:30 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

Seattle Seawolves won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 3rd and Seattle Seawolves in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Seattle Seawolves vs Houston Sabercats Squads

The official squads for Seattle Seawolves 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.