RFC LA RFC LA 35 - 29 Seattle Seattle

full_time 80 minutes

16 Mar 2025

Major League Rugby

Stage: Western Conference Round 5

Wallis Annenberg Stadium

Head to Head

RFC Los Angeles triumphed over the Seattle Seawolves with a final score of 35-29 in a thrilling MLR encounter. Both teams exchanged early tries, but it was Los Angeles’ Christian Leali'ifano who proved pivotal, executing crucial conversions and dictating play from fly half. The home side maintained a slight lead at halftime, showcasing strong defensive efforts led by Tim Anstee. In the second half, the Seawolves fought back fiercely, with Juan Philip Smith and Eddie Fouche combining well, but ultimately fell short. Key moments included Los Angeles securing a late penalty that sealed their victory. The match was marked by intense physicality and skillful play, with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess. This win was a significant turnaround for Los Angeles, having lost their previous encounters against Seattle.

Weather

Temperature: 14.4°C (Feels like 12.9°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 6.0 km/h, gusting to 13.0 km/h Humidity: 60% Cloud Cover: 2%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 0' conversion No Player
  • 0' conversion No Player
  • 0' try No Player
  • 0' try No Player
  • 0' penalty No Player
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 80' full_time