Utah Warriors

19 - 33

Full Time

Houston Sabercats

Houston Sabercats vs Utah Warriors

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Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson converts the try.

81'

Try

Great forward play by Utah Warriors allows Tuvere Vugakoto to score the try.

80'

Yellow Card

Marno Redelinghuys (Houston SaberCats) is shown a yellow card

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emerson Prior bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

79'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Paul Lasike goes on their own for a try.

75'

Joel Hodgson played a key part in that try.

75'

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

70'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Justin Basson being replaced.

70'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Keni Nasoqeqe getting some game time.

70'

Houston SaberCats decide to make a substitution, with Johan Momsen being replaced.

70'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Michael Scott coming on.

70'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Pono Davis coming off.

70'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Wilton Rebolo coming on.

69'

Houston SaberCats make a substitution with Ezekiel Lindenmuth coming off.

69'

Max Schumacher curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Houston SaberCats are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Seth Smith touching down.

65'

Utah Warriors sub Emerson Prior comes onto the field.

64'

Aki Seiuli departs for Utah Warriors.

64'

Utah Warriors sub Reid Davis comes onto the field.

64'

Lance Williams departs for Utah Warriors.

64'

Houston SaberCats sub Jay Renton comes onto the field.

64'

AJ Alatimu departs for Houston SaberCats.

64'

Houston SaberCats sub Seth Smith comes onto the field.

62'

Pita Anae Ah-Sue departs for Houston SaberCats.

62'

Utah Warriors sub Logan Crowley comes onto the field.

60'

Zion Going departs for Utah Warriors.

60'

Utah Warriors sub Kalisi Moli comes onto the field.

60'

Matt Jensen departs for Utah Warriors.

60'

Utah Warriors sub Tuvere Vugakoto comes onto the field.

60'

Liam Coltman departs for Utah Warriors.

60'

Houston SaberCats sub Dominic Akina comes onto the field.

60'

Drake Davis departs for Houston SaberCats.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Drake Davis goes through the gap.

60'

What a run here by Max Schumacher as they get over the gainline!

55'

Remsy Lemisio comes on.

54'

Tonga Kofe comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

Drake Davis scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

What a run here by Drake Davis as they get over the gainline!

54'

Louritz van der Schyff comes on.

52'

Sam Hill comes off.

52'

What a run here by Nolan Tuamoheloa as they get over the gainline!

50'

Lance Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

AJ Alatimu hits the left post with their penalty attempt.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

38'

Utah Warriors sub Paul Lasike comes onto the field.

36'

Nic Benn departs for Utah Warriors.

36'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

An interception for Houston SaberCats allows Tautalatasi Tasi to race clear for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Houston SaberCats has led to Tautalatasi Tasi being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

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

34'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Houston SaberCats ends with a try for AJ Alatimu.

30'

Spellbinding play by Andre Warner is finished off with a try.

30'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Schumacher bursts through to advance the Houston SaberCats attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joel Hodgson bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

20'

Joel Hodgson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Utah Warriors is finished off by Lance Williams

17'

Nic Benn sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nic Benn bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

17'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with Nolan Tuamoheloa coming on.

16'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with Jordan Trainor coming off.

16'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Houston SaberCats are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Andre Warner touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Utah Warriors v Houston Sabercats 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 21st June 2025, 06:00pm PDT 
  
 Zions Bank Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Robin Kaluzniak

Points Flow Chart

Houston Sabercats win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

74%

Possession Last 10 min

26%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodgson

19 - 33

81'

Vugakoto

17 - 33

80'

Redelinghuys

79'

12 - 33

Hodgson

12 - 33

75'

Lasike

10 - 33

75'

Smith

65'

5 - 33

Alatimu

54'

5 - 28

Davis

54'

5 - 26

Half Time

Alatimu

36'

5 - 21

Tasi

35'

5 - 19

Alatimu

31'

5 - 14

Alatimu

30'

5 - 12

Williams

5 - 7

17'

Alatimu

0 - 7

Warner

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

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

67%

61%

3-6 secs

28%

25%

6+ secs

13%

121

Rucks Won

Utah Warriors vs Houston Sabercats Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Utah Warriors face off against Houston Sabercats in Major League Rugby Semi Final on Sat 21st June 2025 at Zions Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 03:00 SAST, 13:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 11:00 AEST in Australia and 18:00 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.