Utah Warriors

34 - 28

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Houston Sabercats vs Utah Warriors

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

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

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Houston SaberCats is finished off by Zachary Pangelinan

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zachary Pangelinan bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

80'

Dominic Akina sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Carlo De Nysschen bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

78'

Carlo De Nysschen comes on.

77'

Dillon Smit comes off.

77'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Makene kicks the penalty.

77'

Emmanuel Albert comes on.

76'

Gideon Van Wyk comes off.

76'

Yellow Card

John Dupree (Utah Warriors) is shown a yellow card

70'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Keni Nasoqeqe coming on.

66'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Wynand Grassmann coming off.

66'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with John Dupree coming on.

66'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with Lance Williams coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Dillon Smit goes through the gap.

64'

Houston SaberCats sub Alec McDonnell comes onto the field.

62'

Rob Cobb departs for Houston SaberCats.

62'

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

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Caleb Makene kicks the penalty goal.

60'

What a run here by Mika Kruse as they get over the gainline!

57'

Tomasi Tonga comes on for Utah Warriors.

55'

Tyler Fisher leaves the field.

55'

Drew Wild has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

Gideon Van Wyk scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

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

51'

Dillon Smit sets up the try.

51'

Danny Barrett comes on.

50'

Malon Al-Jiboori comes off.

50'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Angus MacLellan getting some game time.

49'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Paul Mullen being replaced.

49'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Tuvere Vugakoto getting some game time.

49'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Saia Uhila being replaced.

49'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Emerson Prior getting some game time.

49'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Olive Kilifi being replaced.

49'

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

43'

Try

Slick passing by Utah Warriors leads to a try for Mika Kruse.

42'

Joel Hodgson played a key part in that try.

42'

Joe Mano makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Utah Warriors go for goal with Joel Hodgson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Utah Warriors is finished off by Joe Mano, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Calvin Whiting played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Caleb Makene being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Joel Hodgson as it drops short of the posts.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Utah Warriors is finished off by Joel Hodgson, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Mika Kruse sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Joe Mano being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

The Houston SaberCats supporters go wild as Drew Wild successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Zachary Pangelinan comes on for Houston SaberCats.

31'

Davy Coetzer leaves the field.

31'

Penalty Goal

The Utah Warriors supporters go wild as Joel Hodgson successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Gideon Van Wyk as they go over the white wash for a try.

26'

Trouble here as Gideon Van Wyk breaches the defence.

26'

Dillon Smit played a key part in that try.

26'

Pono Davis comes on.

26'

Morgan Mitchell comes off.

26'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Utah Warriors is finished off by Connor McLeod

16'

Calvin Whiting sets up the try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Calvin Whiting bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

16'

Davy Coetzer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Houston SaberCats results in a try for Gideon Van Wyk

14'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Dominic Akina took full advantage.

14'

Penalty Goal

Joel Hodgson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tyler Fisher took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Marno Redelinghuys took full advantage.

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Mano took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Davy Coetzer has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Vereniki Tikoisolomone goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Utah Warriors v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 20th May 2023, 06:30pm PDT 
  
 Zions Bank Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Utah Warriors win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pangelinan

80'

34 - 28

Makene

34 - 23

77'

Dupree

31 - 23

70'

Makene

31 - 23

60'

Van Wyk

51'

28 - 23

Kruse

28 - 18

42'

Half Time

Mano

23 - 18

40'

Hodgson

18 - 18

35'

Wild

34'

13 - 18

Hodgson

13 - 15

31'

Coetzer

27'

10 - 15

Van Wyk

26'

10 - 13

Hodgson

10 - 8

17'

McLeod

8 - 8

16'

Van Wyk

14'

3 - 8

Hodgson

3 - 3

13'

Coetzer

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Utah Warriors

Houston Sabercats

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Defence Profile

Utah Warriors

Houston Sabercats

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

44%

3-6 secs

23%

42%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Utah Warriors vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Utah Warriors face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 14 on Sat 20th May 2023 at Zions Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:30. In South Africa it’s at 03:30 SAST, 13:30 NZST in New Zealand, 11:30 AEST in Australia and 18:30 EST in the US.

Houston Sabercats won the last encounter but Utah Warriors 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 4th and Utah Warriors in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Utah Warriors vs Houston Sabercats Squads

The official squads for Utah Warriors 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.