Utah Warriors

17 - 37

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Houston Sabercats vs Utah Warriors

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paul Lasike bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

79'

Penalty Goal

Davy Coetzer has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ronan Murphy took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Drew Wild took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Trainor took full advantage.

70'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with AJ Alatimu getting some game time.

70'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Dominic Akina being replaced.

70'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

Joel Hodgson scores the try from close range.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Joel Hodgson took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Spencer Jones.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Frank Lochore took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Trainor took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Davy Coetzer goes through the gap.

65'

Utah Warriors sub Bailey Wilson comes onto the field.

64'

Kalisi Moli departs for Utah Warriors.

64'

Houston SaberCats sub Juan Oliver comes onto the field.

64'

Jay Renton departs for Houston SaberCats.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Logan Crowley goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Mano goes through the gap.

63'

Utah Warriors sub Paul Lasike comes onto the field.

61'

Kyle Brown departs for Utah Warriors.

61'

Ronan Murphy comes on for Houston SaberCats.

59'

Marno Redelinghuys leaves the field.

59'

Michael Scott comes on for Houston SaberCats.

59'

Pono Davis leaves the field.

59'

Justin Basson comes on for Houston SaberCats.

59'

Nathan Den Hoedt leaves the field.

59'

Dominic Akina comes on for Houston SaberCats.

56'

Tautalatasi Tasi leaves the field.

56'

Tuvere Vugakoto comes on for Utah Warriors.

56'

Liam Coltman leaves the field.

56'

Emerson Prior comes on for Utah Warriors.

56'

Aki Seiuli leaves the field.

56'

Reid Davis comes on for Utah Warriors.

56'

Matt Jensen leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

Tautalatasi Tasi scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

What a run here by Tautalatasi Tasi as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Emmanuel Albert.

54'

Joel Hodgson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Utah Warriors results in a try for Nic Benn.

51'

What a run here by Nic Benn as they get over the gainline!

51'

Joel Hodgson sets up the try.

51'

Red Card

Louritz van der Schyff (Houston SaberCats) is shown the red card

50'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Joel Hodgson getting some game time.

48'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with D'Angelo Leuila being replaced.

48'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Logan Crowley getting some game time.

48'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Zion Going being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer adds the two points for Houston SaberCats.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Houston SaberCats leads to a try for Nathan Den Hoedt.

47'

Spellbinding play by Johan Momsen is finished off with a try.

47'

Johan Momsen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth getting some game time.

46'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Valdermar Lee-Lo being replaced.

46'

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

46'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Tonga Kofe being replaced.

46'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Drew Wild being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Jordan Trainor being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Houston SaberCats as Drew Wild goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Drew Wild being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Sam Tuifua breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Rufus McLean breaches the defence.

31'

Drop Goal

Drew Wild adds the three points for Houston SaberCats.

29'

Trouble here as Louritz van der Schyff breaches the defence.

28'

D'Angelo Leuila curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tonga Kofe scores from close range.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Mano bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Davy Coetzer bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Davy Coetzer took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Davy Coetzer makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Houston SaberCats leads to a try for Drew Wild

That's a great try assist by Louritz van der Schyff.

The defensive line has been broken as Rufus McLean goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nic Benn goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Spencer Jones goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Utah Warriors v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 8th March 2025, 01:00pm PST 
  
 Zions Bank Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Kat Roche

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Coetzer

73'

17 - 37

Hodgson

17 - 34

69'

Hodgson

15 - 34

68'

Coetzer

55'

10 - 34

Tasi

54'

10 - 32

Benn

10 - 27

51'

van der Schyff

50'

5 - 27

Coetzer

48'

5 - 27

Den Hoedt

47'

5 - 25

Half Time

Coetzer

35'

5 - 20

Wild

34'

5 - 18

Wild

29'

5 - 13

Kofe

5 - 10

26'

Coetzer

13'

0 - 10

Coetzer

0 - 7

Wild

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

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

52%

59%

3-6 secs

44%

38%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Utah Warriors vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Utah Warriors face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Round 4 on Sat 8th March 2025 at Zions Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 21:00 and is broadcast on TheRugbyNetwork. In South Africa it’s at 23:00 SAST on TheRugbyNetwork, 10:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 08:00 AEST on The Rugby Network in Australia and 13:00 EST on ESPN+ 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 2 places in the league table with Houston Sabercats in 1st and Utah Warriors in 3rd 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.