Seattle Seawolves

37 - 26

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Houston Sabercats vs Seattle Seawolves

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

81'

Danny Barrett will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Houston SaberCats is finished off by Louritz van der Schyff

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louritz van der Schyff bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

80'

Line Latu sets up the try.

80'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

79'

Devereaux Ferris comes on.

79'

Juan Philip Smith comes off.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Seattle Seawolves is finished off by Juan Philip Smith

78'

Spellbinding play by Riekert Hattingh is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jeremiah Sio bursts through to advance the Seattle Seawolves attack.

78'

Nakai Penny comes on.

77'

Ronan Foley comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dominic Akina bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

76'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Ben Mitchell getting some game time.

74'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Ben Landry being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Lauina Futi took full advantage.

72'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Lopeti Aisea getting some game time.

70'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Dan Kriel being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Seattle Seawolves supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Riekert Hattingh scores the try from close range.

67'

Houston SaberCats sub Carlo De Nysschen comes onto the field.

61'

Gerrie Labuschagne departs for Houston SaberCats.

61'

Jeremiah Sio comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

59'

Duncan Matthews leaves the field.

59'

James Malcolm comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

59'

Peter Malcolm leaves the field.

59'

Jake Turnbull comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

59'

Mzamo Majola leaves the field.

59'

Mason Pedersen comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

59'

Samuel Matenga leaves the field.

59'

Alec McDonnell comes on for Houston SaberCats.

59'

Robert Cobb leaves the field.

59'

Valdemar Lee-Lo comes on for Houston SaberCats.

59'

Morgan Mitchell leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Gideon Van Wyk to score the try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Gideon Van Wyk goes through the gap.

59'

Gerrie Labuschagne played a key part in that try.

59'

Houston SaberCats have a drop goal attempt, but its pushed to the right.

58'

What a run here by Gideon Van Wyk as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Vereniki Tikoisolomone as they get over the gainline!

55'

Hanco Germishuys comes on.

52'

Keni Nasoqeqe comes off.

52'

Joe Taufete'e comes on.

52'

Dean Muir comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

David Coetzer scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by David Coetzer as they get over the gainline!

50'

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

48'

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

48'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

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

46'

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

46'

Ronan Foley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Adriaan Carelse to score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Seattle Seawolves has led to Adriaan Carelse being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by AJ Alatimu.

39'

Seattle Seawolves sub Adriaan Carelse comes onto the field.

35'

Mason Pedersen departs for Seattle Seawolves.

35'

Mason Pedersen comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

34'

Adriaan Carelse leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Charles Elton scores from close range.

29'

Spellbinding play by Juan Philip Smith is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Lauina Futi breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

David Coetzer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Dominic Akina scores from close range.

26'

Dillon Smit played a key part in that try.

26'

Yellow Card

Samuel Matenga (Seattle Seawolves) is shown a yellow card

25'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu adds the points for Seattle Seawolves.

22'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Seattle Seawolves v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 24th June 2023, 03:00pm PDT 
  
 Starfire Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Seattle Seawolves win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Schyff

80'

35 - 26

Alatimu

35 - 21

79'

Smith

33 - 21

78'

Alatimu

28 - 21

69'

Hattingh

26 - 21

67'

Coetzer

59'

21 - 21

Van Wyk

59'

21 - 19

Coetzer

51'

21 - 14

Coetzer

50'

21 - 12

Alatimu

21 - 7

48'

Alatimu

18 - 7

41'

Half Time

Carelse

15 - 7

39'

Alatimu

10 - 7

31'

Elton

8 - 7

29'

Coetzer

27'

3 - 7

Akina

26'

3 - 5

Matenga

3 - 0

25'

Alatimu

3 - 0

22'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

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Seattle Seawolves vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Seattle Seawolves face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Semi Final on Sat 24th June 2023 at Starfire Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 23:00. In South Africa it’s at 00:00 SAST, 10:00 NZST in New Zealand, 08:00 AEST in Australia and 15:00 EST 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 1 place in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 3rd and Seattle Seawolves in 4th 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.