Anthem RC Anthem RC 45 - 46 Houston Houston

● full_time 80 minutes

22 Mar 2025

Major League Rugby

Stage: Eastern Conference Round 6

American Legion Memorial Stadium

Head to Head

In a gripping MLR clash, the Houston Sabercats narrowly defeated Anthem RC 46-45 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Both teams exchanged early tries, with Anthem's Cliven Loubser and Houston's AJ Alatimu converting their opportunities. The match remained tightly contested throughout, with key contributions from Anthem's Karl Keane at scrum half and Houston's Juan Oliver orchestrating play effectively. As the game progressed, Houston capitalized on a late penalty to seal their victory. Anthem's Mitch Wilson also shone, demonstrating his skill at fullback. The Sabercats' resilience paid off as they avenged their previous loss to Anthem. Ultimately, it was a thrilling encounter that showcased the intensity of the league.

Weather

Temperature: 19.1°C (Feels like 16.4°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 16.7 km/h, gusting to 36.2 km/h Humidity: 22% Cloud Cover: 0%

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