San Diego Legion

36 - 28

Full Time

Rugby FC Los Angeles

Rugby FC Los Angeles vs San Diego Legion

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Rory van Vugt as it drops short of the posts.

80'

Inoke Waqavesi comes on.

79'

Richard Judd comes off.

79'

Jason Damm comes on.

77'

Matt Heaton comes off.

77'

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

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by San Diego Legion is finished off by Ryan James

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryan James bursts through to advance the San Diego Legion attack.

75'

Jed Holloway played a key part in that try.

75'

Conversion

Rory van Vugt has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Edward Timpson scores the try from close range.

71'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Mikaea Wynyard coming on.

69'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Jason Damm coming off.

69'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Tas Smith coming on.

69'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Gonzalo Bertranou coming off.

69'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with David Tameilau coming on.

67'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Vili Helu coming off.

67'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Cassh Maluia coming on.

67'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Tiaan Loots coming off.

67'

Conversion

The San Diego Legion supporters go wild as Ethan Grayson successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

The San Diego Legion pack has powered over for Shilo Klein to score the try.

66'

Yellow Card

Semi Kunatani (Rugby FC Los Angeles) is shown a yellow card

66'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Oliver Kane coming on.

65'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Darcy Breen coming off.

65'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Ethan Grayson as they hook it left.

61'

San Diego Legion sub Rhian Stowers comes onto the field.

60'

Lincoln McClutchie departs for San Diego Legion.

60'

Charlie Hewitt comes on for San Diego Legion.

58'

Tu'Ihalangingie Hokafonu leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Ben Houston as they get over the gainline!

57'

Shilo Klein comes on for San Diego Legion.

56'

Hugh Roach leaves the field.

56'

William Leonard comes on for Rugby FC Los Angeles.

56'

Christian Leali'ifano leaves the field.

56'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to San Diego Legion.

55'

Red Card

Tim Anstee (Rugby FC Los Angeles) is shown the red card

55'

Nathan Sylvia comes on for San Diego Legion.

55'

Payton Telea leaves the field.

55'

Edward Timpson comes on.

52'

Matt Heaton comes off.

52'

Cronan Gleeson comes on.

50'

Maliu Niuafe comes off.

50'

Alessandro Heaney comes on.

50'

Dane Zander comes off.

50'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano adds the two points for Rugby FC Los Angeles.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Gonzalo Bertranou dots the ball down from close range.

48'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Ben Sugars getting some game time.

46'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Mike Sosene-Feagai being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson adds the two points for San Diego Legion.

43'

Try

The San Diego Legion maul march their way over the white wash for Brad Wilkin to touch down.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Rugby FC Los Angeles sub Matt Heaton comes onto the field.

37'

Edward Timpson departs for Rugby FC Los Angeles.

36'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Edward Timpson scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Rory van Vugt breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Jason Damm breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Andrew Coe breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Great forward play by San Diego Legion allows Hugh Roach to score the try.

23'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Edward Timpson getting some game time.

23'

Rugby FC Los Angeles decide to make a substitution, with Matt Heaton being replaced.

23'

Yellow Card

Tim Anstee (Rugby FC Los Angeles) is shown a yellow card

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jed Holloway bursts through to advance the San Diego Legion attack.

18'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Semi Kunatani coming on.

16'

Rugby FC Los Angeles make a substitution with Reegan O'Gorman coming off.

16'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano converts the try.

15'

Try

Mike Sosene-Feagai scores the try from close range.

14'

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Dyer goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 San Diego Legion v Rugby FC Los Angeles 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 8th March 2025, 07:00pm PST 
  
 Torero Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Robin Kaluzniak

Points Flow Chart

San Diego Legion win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

James

36 - 28

75'

van Vugt

72'

31 - 28

Timpson

71'

31 - 26

Grayson

31 - 21

67'

Klein

29 - 21

66'

Kunatani

66'

24 - 21

Penalty Try

24 - 21

55'

Anstee

55'

17 - 21

Leali'ifano

49'

17 - 21

Bertranou

48'

17 - 19

Grayson

17 - 14

43'

Wilkin

15 - 14

42'

Half Time

Leali'ifano

31'

10 - 14

Timpson

30'

10 - 12

Grayson

10 - 7

24'

Roach

8 - 7

23'

Anstee

23'

3 - 7

Leali'ifano

15'

3 - 7

Sosene-Feagai

14'

3 - 5

McClutchie

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

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Avg. Points Scored

3.1

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Attack Profile

San Diego Legion

Rugby FC Los Angeles

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Defence Profile

San Diego Legion

Rugby FC Los Angeles

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

72%

3-6 secs

21%

24%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

San Diego Legion vs Rugby FC Los Angeles Kick Off Times & TV Channel

San Diego Legion face off against Rugby FC Los Angeles in Major League Rugby Round 4 on Sat 8th March 2025 at Torero Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00 and is broadcast on TheRugbyNetwork. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST on TheRugbyNetwork, 16:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST on The Rugby Network in Australia and 19:00 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

San Diego Legion won the last encounter but Rugby FC Los Angeles 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 Rugby FC Los Angeles in 5th and San Diego Legion in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

San Diego Legion vs Rugby FC Los Angeles Squads

The official squads for San Diego Legion vs Rugby FC Los Angeles will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.