Houston Sabercats

40 - 19

Full Time

Utah Warriors

Houston Sabercats vs Utah Warriors

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

81'

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

81'

Try

Utah Warriors are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Joel Hodgson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Trainor bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jay Renton bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

76'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Javon Camp-Villalovos getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

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

70'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Frank Lochore leads to a try for Utah Warriors

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Aki Seiuli took full advantage.

68'

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

67'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Jeremy Misailegalu coming on.

66'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Tautalatasi Tasi coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Houston SaberCats supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Yellow Card

Phil Bradford (Utah Warriors) is shown a yellow card

64'

Utah Warriors sub Phil Bradford comes onto the field.

63'

Lance Williams departs for Utah Warriors.

63'

Logan Crowley comes on for Utah Warriors.

59'

Zion Going leaves the field.

59'

Keni Nasoqeqe comes on for Houston SaberCats.

59'

Justin Basson leaves the field.

59'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Utah Warriors.

58'

Yellow Card

Pita Anae Ah-Sue (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

58'

Michael Scott comes on for Houston SaberCats.

55'

Pono Davis leaves the field.

55'

Paul Lasike comes on.

53'

D'Angelo Leuila comes off.

53'

Saia Uhila comes on.

50'

Matt Jensen comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Pita Anae Ah-Sue getting some game time.

46'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Seth Smith being replaced.

46'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with LaRome White coming on.

44'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Sam Tuifua coming off.

44'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with Tyler Wong coming on.

44'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with Kalisi Moli coming off.

44'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Max Schumacher coming on.

44'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Drake Davis coming off.

44'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with AJ Alatimu coming on.

44'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Davy Coetzer coming off.

44'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer adds the two points for Houston SaberCats.

41'

Try

A clever kick there by Houston SaberCats allows Tautalatasi Tasi to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Dominic Akina played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Red Card

Ezekiel Lindenmuth (Houston SaberCats) is shown the red card

37'

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

36'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Houston SaberCats is finished off by Juan Oliver, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Dominic Akina sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Dominic Akina being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Houston SaberCats supporters go wild as Davy Coetzer successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Tonga Kofe comes on for Utah Warriors.

30'

Remsy Lemisio leaves the field.

30'

Liam Coltman comes on for Utah Warriors.

30'

Tuvere Vugakoto leaves the field.

30'

Aki Seiuli comes on for Utah Warriors.

30'

Fred Apulu leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Nic Benn breaches the defence.

28'

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

25'

Try

Great forward play by Houston SaberCats allows Seth Smith to score the try.

24'

Yellow Card

Jordan Trainor (Utah Warriors) is shown a yellow card

20'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer converts the try.

16'

Try

Seth Smith scores the try from close range.

15'

Spellbinding play by Sam Tuifua is finished off with a try.

15'

Conversion

Davy Coetzer has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Juan Oliver

The defensive line has been broken as Juan Oliver goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Houston Sabercats v Utah Warriors 
  
 Major League Rugby - Round 14 
  
 Sat 17th May 2025, 07:00pm CDT 
  
 SaberCats Stadium 
  
 ESPN+

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodgson

80'

40 - 19

Hodgson

69'

40 - 14

Lochore

68'

40 - 12

Alatimu

40 - 7

66'

Bradford

64'

37 - 7

Penalty Try

58'

37 - 7

Anae Ah-Sue

37 - 0

58'

Alatimu

37 - 0

49'

Coetzer

34 - 0

41'

Tasi

32 - 0

41'

Half Time

Lindenmuth

27 - 0

37'

Oliver

27 - 0

33'

Coetzer

22 - 0

32'

Smith

19 - 0

24'

Trainor

20'

14 - 0

Coetzer

14 - 0

16'

Smith

12 - 0

15'

Coetzer

7 - 0

Oliver

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Houston Sabercats

Utah Warriors

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Defence Profile

Houston Sabercats

Utah Warriors

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

55%

3-6 secs

27%

33%

6+ secs

17%

12%

Rucks Won

Other Fixtures

24 - 19

31 - 27

10 - 21

42 - 24

5 - 34

12 - 35

21 - 18

24 - 36

35 - 25

U20

73 - 14

U20

69 - 22

U20

36 - 33

U20

19 - 19

U20

52 - 26

U20

Friday

22:00

Friday

23:30

WOMENS

Saturday