Seattle Seawolves

40 - 42

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.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tautalatasi Tasi bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

82'

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

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Seattle Seawolves is finished off by Jade Stighling

79'

Spellbinding play by Divan Rossouw is finished off with a try.

79'

Yellow Card

Keni Nasoqeqe (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

77'

Carlo De Nysschen comes on.

76'

Andre Warner comes off.

76'

Asa Carter comes on.

75'

Ronan Murphy comes off.

75'

Sam Windsor curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Seattle Seawolves results in a try for Lauina Futi

73'

Divan Rossouw played a key part in that try.

73'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with LaRome White getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Tautalatasi Tasi scores an interception try.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Tautalatasi Tasi took full advantage.

71'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Taylor Krumrei coming on.

68'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Pago Haini coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Seattle Seawolves supporters go wild as Sam Windsor successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Seattle Seawolves sub Sam Windsor comes onto the field.

64'

Duncan Matthews departs for Seattle Seawolves.

64'

It was a certain try if Houston SaberCats hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.

63'

Yellow Card

Mack Mason (Seattle Seawolves) is shown a yellow card

63'

Conversion

The Seattle Seawolves supporters go wild as Mack Mason successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Seattle Seawolves are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Joe Taufete'e touching down.

59'

Keni Nasoqeqe comes on for Houston SaberCats.

57'

Emmanuel Albert leaves the field.

57'

Pono Davis comes on for Houston SaberCats.

57'

Rob Cobb leaves the field.

57'

Max Schumacher comes on for Houston SaberCats.

57'

Davy Coetzer leaves the field.

57'

Andrew Durutalo comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

56'

Reid Davis leaves the field.

56'

Olive Kilifi comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

56'

Sam Matenga leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Mack Mason kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Joe Taufete'e from scoring as they record the try for Seattle Seawolves.

55'

Lauina Futi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Pita Anae Ah-Sue dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Seattle Seawolves go for goal with Mack Mason taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

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

43'

Mack Mason makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Juan Philip Smith played a key part in that try.

43'

Juan Philip Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Lauina Futi coming on.

40'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Sam Windsor coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty.

40'

Seattle Seawolves sub Sam Windsor comes onto the field.

36'

Lauina Futi departs for Seattle Seawolves.

36'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Houston SaberCats as Ronan Murphy goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Andre Warner being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Yellow Card

Ezekiel Lindenmuth (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

32'

Penalty Goal

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

26'

Yellow Card

Lauina Futi (Seattle Seawolves) is shown a yellow card

25'

Mack Mason curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

24'

Try

Jade Stighling gathers the kick to score the try for Seattle Seawolves.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jade Stighling bursts through to advance the Seattle Seawolves attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Juan Philip Smith.

22'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

16'

Try

Johan Momsen scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Duncan Matthews took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Andre Warner took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Mack Mason kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Seattle Seawolves v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 22nd March 2024, 07:30pm PDT 
  
 Starfire Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Stighling

40 - 42

79'

Nasoqeqe

77'

35 - 42

Futi

35 - 42

73'

Alatimu

72'

30 - 42

Tasi

71'

30 - 40

Windsor

30 - 35

66'

Penalty Try

63'

27 - 35

Mason

27 - 28

63'

Mason

27 - 28

60'

Taufete'e

25 - 28

59'

Mason

20 - 28

56'

Taufete'e

18 - 28

55'

Anae Ah-Sue

46'

13 - 28

Mason

13 - 23

43'

Half Time

Alatimu

40'

8 - 23

Alatimu

35'

8 - 20

Murphy

34'

8 - 18

Lindenmuth

32'

8 - 13

Alatimu

26'

8 - 13

Futi

8 - 10

25'

Stighling

8 - 10

22'

Alatimu

19'

3 - 10

Alatimu

16'

3 - 7

Momsen

15'

3 - 5

Mason

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

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

54%

51%

3-6 secs

25%

23%

6+ secs

16%

17%

Rucks Won

Seattle Seawolves vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Seattle Seawolves face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 4 on Fri 22nd March 2024 at Starfire Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:30. In South Africa it’s at 04:30 SAST, 15:30 NZST in New Zealand, 13:30 AEST in Australia and 19:30 EST in the US.

Seattle Seawolves 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 1 place in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 1st and Seattle Seawolves in 2nd 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.