Chicago 24 - 26 RFC LA

Full time

20 May 2025

Stage: Eastern Conference Round 14

SeatGeek Stadium

In a thrilling contest, RFC Los Angeles edged out the Chicago Hounds 26-24 at SeatGeek Stadium. The home team got off to a strong start with a try from Hilsenbeck, followed by a successful conversion. However, Los Angeles responded quickly with a try and conversion of their own, keeping the match tightly contested. Key performances from Leali'ifano and Bertranou helped propel the away team as they maintained pressure throughout the game. Chicago's resilience shone through with another try from Campbell, but Los Angeles responded again to reclaim the lead. In the final minutes, the Hounds fought hard to regain control, but ultimately fell short. The match showcased intense rivalry and skill, leaving Los Angeles with a hard-fought victory.

Weather

Temperature: 13.2°C (Feels like 9.2°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 17.2 km/h, gusting to 36.6 km/h Humidity: 60% Cloud Cover: 73%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
0'

Conversion

No Player · RFC LA

0 - 2
0'

Conversion

No Player · Chicago

2 - 2
0'

Penalty

No Player · Chicago

5 - 2
0'

Try

No Player · RFC LA

5 - 7
0'

Try

No Player · Chicago

10 - 7
Halftime 10 - 7
Second Half
Fulltime 24 - 26

Player ratings

Chicago

15 Tim Swiel 5.8
14 Noah Brown 5.8
13 Bryce Campbell 5.8
12 Ollie Devoto 5.8
11 Peyton Wall 5.8
10 Chris Hilsenbeck 5.8
9 Jason Higgins 5.8
1 Faka'osi Pifeleti 5.8
2 Dylan Fawsitt 5.8
3 Charlie Abel 5.8
4 James Scott 5.8
5 Mason Flesch 5.8
6 Conall Boomer 5.8
7 Maclean Jones 5.8
8 Lucas Rumball 5.8
16 Janus Venter –
17 Zurabi Zhvania –
18 Ignacio Peculo –
19 Luke White –
20 Matt Oworu –
21 Michael Baska –
22 Adriaan Carelse –
23 Mark O'Keeffe –

RFC LA

15 Vaughen Isaacs 6.2
14 Andrew Coe 6.2
13 Nick Chan 6.2
12 Billy Meakes 6.2
11 Rory van Vugt 6.2
10 Christian Leali'ifano 6.2
9 Gonzalo Bertranou 6.2
1 Alessandro Heaney 6.2
2 Ben Sugars 6.2
3 Maliu Niuafe 6.2
4 Jason Damm 6.2
5 Jurie van Vuuren 6.2
6 Tim Anstee 6.2
7 Matt Heaton 6.2
8 Edward Timpson 6.2
16 Mike Sosene-Feagai –
17 Timmy Ohlwein –
18 Franco van den Berg –
19 Lucas Bur –
20 Semi Kunatani –
21 Tas Smith –
22 Seth Purdey –
23 Matt Anticev –