Houston Sabercats

29 - 17

Full Time

Toronto Arrows

Houston Sabercats vs Toronto Arrows

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

82'

Sam Malcolm takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

82'

Try

Toronto Arrows are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Lolani Faleiva picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adrian Wadden bursts through to advance the Toronto Arrows attack.

78'

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

76'

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

75'

Try

Guiseppe du Toit scores the try from close range.

74'

Gordon McRorie played a key part in that try.

74'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with William Crawford getting some game time.

71'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Marno Redelinghuys being replaced.

71'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Zachary Short getting some game time.

70'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Dillon Smit being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Toronto Arrows supporters go wild as Sam Malcolm successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Lolani Faleiva scores the try from close range.

67'

Gordon McRorie sets up the try.

67'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Emmanuel Albert coming on.

65'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Siaosi Mahoni coming off.

65'

Toronto Arrows make a substitution with Jack McRogers coming on.

65'

Toronto Arrows make a substitution with Andrew Quattrin coming off.

65'

Houston SaberCats sub Diego Fortuny comes onto the field.

64'

Dean Muir departs for Houston SaberCats.

64'

Toronto Arrows sub Siaki Vikilani comes onto the field.

64'

James O'Neill departs for Toronto Arrows.

64'

Toronto Arrows sub Tyler Rowland comes onto the field.

63'

Isaac Salmon departs for Toronto Arrows.

63'

Toronto Arrows sub Lolani Faleiva comes onto the field.

63'

Cole Keith departs for Toronto Arrows.

63'

Kian Meadon hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

63'

Try

Houston SaberCats are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Louritz van der Schyff touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Dillon Smit is finished off with a try.

62'

Toronto Arrows sub Adrian Wadden comes onto the field.

60'

Mike Sheppard departs for Toronto Arrows.

60'

Conversion

The Houston SaberCats supporters go wild as Kian Meadon successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Louritz van der Schyff

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Louritz van der Schyff goes through the gap.

60'

Marno Redelinghuys played a key part in that try.

59'

Frederik De Beer comes on for Houston SaberCats.

58'

Alec McDonnell leaves the field.

58'

Gaston Mieres comes on for Toronto Arrows.

58'

Mitch Voralek leaves the field.

58'

Pono Davis comes on for Houston SaberCats.

58'

Juan Pablo Zeiss leaves the field.

58'

Gordon McRorie comes on for Toronto Arrows.

55'

Riley Di Nardo leaves the field.

55'

Yellow Card

Siaosi Mahoni (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

55'

Toronto Arrows decide to make a substitution, with Guiseppe du Toit getting some game time.

46'

Toronto Arrows decide to make a substitution, with Spencer Jones being replaced.

46'

Mitch Voralek makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Malon Al-Jiboori makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Houston SaberCats sub Malon Al-Jiboori comes onto the field.

40'

Jaco Bezuidenhout departs for Houston SaberCats.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Toronto Arrows has led to Riley Di Nardo being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Red Card

Gerrie Labuschagne (Houston SaberCats) is shown the red card

35'

Fabulous play by Toronto Arrows has led to Andrew Quattrin being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Kian Meadon kicks the penalty goal.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Rumball bursts through to advance the Toronto Arrows attack.

23'

Conversion

Kian Meadon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Houston SaberCats are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Juan Pablo Zeiss picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Dillon Smit sets up the try.

19'

Conversion

Kian Meadon converts the try.

13'

Try

Dean Muir scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Gerrie Labuschagne took full advantage.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Houston Sabercats v Toronto Arrows 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 23rd April 2022, 05:00pm PDT 
  
 SaberCats Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

Possession Last 10 min

79%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Faleiva

80'

29 - 17

du Toit

74'

29 - 12

Malcolm

68'

29 - 7

Faleiva

67'

29 - 5

van der Schyff

29 - 0

62'

Meadon

24 - 0

60'

van der Schyff

22 - 0

60'

Mahoni

17 - 0

55'

Half Time

Labuschagne

17 - 0

35'

Meadon

17 - 0

28'

Meadon

14 - 0

20'

Zeiss

12 - 0

19'

Meadon

7 - 0

13'

Muir

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

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Houston Sabercats vs Toronto Arrows Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Houston Sabercats face off against Toronto Arrows in Major League Rugby Round 12 on Sat 23rd April 2022 at SaberCats Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 01:00. In South Africa it’s at 02:00 SAST, 12:00 NZST in New Zealand, 10:00 AEST in Australia and 17:00 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 Toronto Arrows in 6th and Houston Sabercats in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Houston Sabercats vs Toronto Arrows Squads

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