San Diego Legion

31 - 29

Full Time

Utah Warriors

San Diego Legion vs Utah Warriors

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

88'

Conversion

Cliven Loubser converts the try.

88'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tuvere Vugakoto scores from close range.

87'

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

80'

Try

An interception by Caleb Makene allows them to race away to score.

80'

Mike Te'o sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mike Te'o bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

80'

Nico Gilli comes on.

79'

Nate Augspurger comes off.

79'

Paddy Ryan comes on.

79'

Nathan Sylvia comes off.

79'

Viliami Vuli comes on.

77'

Saia Uhila comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ma'a Nonu bursts through to advance the San Diego Legion attack.

75'

Conversion

Joe Pietersen has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Ben Mitchell scores the try from close range.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Mitchell took full advantage.

73'

Matt Moulds played a key part in that try.

73'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Chris Baumann getting some game time.

72'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Hencus van Wyk being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Niall Saunders took full advantage.

71'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Chris Turori getting some game time.

70'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Ben Grant being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Utah Warriors supporters go wild as Cliven Loubser successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Cliven Loubser scores the try from close range.

68'

That's a great try assist by Niall Saunders.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Cliven Loubser goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Calvin Whiting goes through the gap.

63'

San Diego Legion sub Matt Moulds comes onto the field.

61'

Peter Malcolm departs for San Diego Legion.

61'

Conversion

The San Diego Legion supporters go wild as Joe Pietersen successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

San Diego Legion are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Peter Malcolm touching down.

60'

James Vaifale comes on for Utah Warriors.

58'

Mika Kruse leaves the field.

58'

Michael Smith comes on for San Diego Legion.

58'

Chris Robshaw leaves the field.

58'

Mike Gieselman comes on for Utah Warriors.

58'

Lance Williams leaves the field.

58'

Ma'a Nonu comes on for San Diego Legion.

58'

Thomas Morani leaves the field.

58'

Angus MacLellan comes on for Utah Warriors.

58'

Paul Mullen leaves the field.

58'

Ryan Matyas comes on for San Diego Legion.

58'

Bjorn Basson leaves the field.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Mike Te'o from scoring as they record the try for Utah Warriors.

57'

What a run here by Bjorn Basson as they get over the gainline!

51'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Niall Saunders getting some game time.

49'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Danny Christensen 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 Chad Gough being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Joe Pietersen adds the two points for San Diego Legion.

47'

Try

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

46'

Ben Grant makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

San Diego Legion go for goal with Joe Pietersen taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by San Diego Legion leads to a try for Bjorn Basson.

42'

Bjorn Basson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Tiaan Loots played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Mika Kruse being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by San Diego Legion has led to Ben Mitchell being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Joe Pietersen has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

32'

Joe Pietersen curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by San Diego Legion is finished off by Joe Pietersen

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Ben Mitchell.

22'

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

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Bjorn Basson took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Cliven Loubser kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 San Diego Legion v Utah Warriors 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 6th February 2022, 02:00pm PST 
  
 SDSU Sports Deck

Points Flow Chart

San Diego Legion win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

74%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

Possession Last 10 min

94%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Loubser

88'

31 - 27

Vugakoto

87'

31 - 25

Makene

80'

31 - 20

Pietersen

31 - 15

74'

Mitchell

29 - 15

73'

Loubser

69'

24 - 15

Loubser

68'

24 - 13

Pietersen

24 - 8

61'

Malcolm

22 - 8

60'

Te'o

57'

17 - 8

Pietersen

17 - 3

47'

Augspurger

15 - 3

46'

Basson

10 - 3

42'

Half Time

Pietersen

5 - 3

22'

Loubser

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

San Diego Legion

Utah Warriors

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Defence Profile

San Diego Legion

Utah Warriors

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

58%

3-6 secs

30%

26%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

San Diego Legion vs Utah Warriors Kick Off Times & TV Channel

San Diego Legion face off against Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby Round 1 on Sun 6th February 2022 at SDSU Sports Deck. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 22:00. In South Africa it’s at 00:00 SAST, 11:00 NZST in New Zealand, 09:00 AEST in Australia and 14:00 EST in the US.

Utah Warriors 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 Utah Warriors in 8th and San Diego Legion in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

San Diego Legion vs Utah Warriors Squads

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