The Houston SaberCats are an American professional
rugby union
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team based in
Houston
Houston ( ) is the List of cities in Texas by population, most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the county seat, seat of ...
, Texas, that competes in
Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby (MLR) is a professional rugby union competition in the United States. The league comprises 11 teams. While operating outside of the governance and oversight of the national governing body, the league is officially sanctioned ...
(MLR). The team was founded in 2017.
[ The SaberCats organization was born from one of the founding amateur rugby clubs that pooled resources to emerge professionally, and were the first in MLR membership to build a rugby-specific stadium intended for MLR competition.
]
Home field
Houston plays their games in SaberCats Stadium, which was opened on April 13, 2019. In February 2018, the City of Houston agreed to fund $3.2 million of the $15.25 million needed to build a permanent rugby stadium for use by the Houston SaberCats at Houston Sports Park.[ On July 17, the SaberCats announced that a three-year naming rights were awarded to British multinational software and technology company Aveva, and that it would be initially known as "Aveva Stadium". Following this deal, the venue became known as "SaberCats Stadium".
Houston Sports Park is also the permanent training ground for ]Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional Association football, soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanc ...
soccer team Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo Football Club is an American professional soccer club based in Houston. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Established on December 15, 2005, the club was founded after their fo ...
as well as the Houston Dash women's soccer team.
During the 2018 regular season, the SaberCats played their home matches at Dyer Stadium[ and trained at Athlete Training and Health in Houston. The team also played at Constellation Field, home of the ]Sugar Land Skeeters
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros Major League Baseball club. They are located in Sugar Land, Texas, part of the G ...
, for part of the 2019 season, and for their exhibition matches in 2017 and 2018.[ Also, in April 2019, while the new pitch at SaberCats Stadium healed, the team returned to Dyer Stadium to play one match against San Diego before returning to SaberCats Stadium.
]
Broadcasts
*2019 home games were shown on KUBE-TV an independent station in Houston
Houston ( ) is the List of cities in Texas by population, most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the county seat, seat of ...
.
Sponsorship
Players and personnel
Current squad
The Houston SaberCats squad for the 2025 Major League Rugby season is:
* Senior 15s and senior 7s internationally capped players are listed in bold.
* * denotes players qualified to play for the on dual nationality or residency grounds.
* MLR teams are allowed to field up to ten overseas players per match.
Current coaching staff
* Pote Human (Head Coach)
* Vic Meyer (Assistant Coach - Attack)
* Ryan Nell (Assistant Coach – backs)
* Mike Brown (Assistant Coach)
* Jon Hood (Strength & Conditioning Coach)
Head coaches
* Justin Fitzpatrick (2017–2019)
* Paul Emerick
Paul Emerick (born January 24, 1980) is the head coach of the Colorado Raptors, American Raptors in Glendale, Colorado. He was the defense and skills coach and the 2019 interim head coach for the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby. He was a ...
(2019)
* Paul Healy (2020–2021)
* Pote Human (2022–Present)
Former assistant coaches
* Sam Windsor (Backs – 2017–2019)
* Paul Emerick
Paul Emerick (born January 24, 1980) is the head coach of the Colorado Raptors, American Raptors in Glendale, Colorado. He was the defense and skills coach and the 2019 interim head coach for the Houston SaberCats of Major League Rugby. He was a ...
(Backs – 2017–2020)
* Matt Trouville (Lineouts – 2017–2019)
* Neil Kelly (Defense – 2019)
* Darren Morris (Forwards – 2019)
Captains
* Kyle Sumsion (2018)
* Matt Trouville (2019)
* De Wet Roos (2020)
* Luke Beauchamp (2021) (co-captain)
* De Wet Roos (2021) (co-captain)
* Dean Muir (2022–)
Records
Season standings
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, 2018
Events January
* January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency.
* January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...
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, 7th, , 8 , , 1 , , 0 , , 7 , , 216 , , 256 , , −40 , , 7 , , 11, , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , Did not qualify
, -
, 2019
This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year.
Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...
, -
, 7th, , 16 , , 6 , , 0 , , 10 , , 345 , , 496 , , −151 , , 6 , , , 30, , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , Did not qualify
, -
, 2020
The year 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of even ...
, Western
, 6th, , 5 , , 1 , , 0 , , 4 , , 99 , , 116 , , −17 , , 2 , , 6 , , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , Cancelled
, -
, 2021
Like the year 2020, 2021 was also heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the emergence of multiple Variants of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 variants. The major global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which began at the end of 2020, continued ...
, Western
, 6th, , 16 , , 2 , , 0 , , 14 , , 274 , , 550 , , -276 , , 5 , , 13, , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , - , , Did not qualify
, -
, 2022
The year began with another wave in the COVID-19 pandemic, with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, Omicron spreading rapidly and becoming the dominant variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide. Tracking a decrease in cases and deaths, 2022 saw ...
, Western
, 3rd, , 16 , , 9 , , 0 , , 7 , , 408 , , 393 , , +15 , , 12 , , 48, , 1 , , 0 , , 1 , , 27 , , 46 , , -19 , , Lost West Conference Final (Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
) 27–46
, -
, 2023
Catastrophic natural disasters in 2023 included the Lists of 21st-century earthquakes, 5th-deadliest earthquake of the 21st century 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, striking Turkey and Syria, leaving up to 62,000 people dead; Cyclone Freddy ...
, Western
, 3rd, , 16, , 10, , 0, , 6, , 484, , 413, , +71, , 13, , 53, , 1, , , 0 , , 1 , , 26 , , 37, , -11, , Lost West Conference Eliminator Game (Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
) 26-37
, -
, 2024
The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...
, Western
, 1st, , 16, , 14, , 0, , 2, , 478, , 347, , +131, , 11, , 67, , 1, , , 0 , , 1 , , 22 , , 34, , -12, , Lost West Conference Eliminator Game (Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 Major League Rugby season, 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, 2021 season, but on ...
) 22-34
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! colspan="3", Totals !! 93 !! 43 !! 0 !! 50 !! 2,304 !! 2,571 !! -267 !! 56 !! 228 !! 3 !! 0 !! 3 !! 75 !! 117 !! -42 !! 3 postseason appearances
Notes
2018 season
Exhibition
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, November 18, 2017 , , Dallas Reds , , Away , , Won, 31–24
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, December 2, 2017 , , Dallas Harlequins , , Away , , Won, 125–0
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, December 9, 2017 , , Austin Blacks , , Away , , Won, 46–31
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, December 9, 2017 , , Austin Blacks , , Away , , Won, 55–14
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, December 16, 2017 , , Dallas Reds , , Home , , Won, 21–5
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, January 6, 2018 , , Seattle Saracens , , Away , , Won, 50–7
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, January 13, 2018 , , Vancouver Ravens
The Vancouver Ravens were the original Vancouver National Lacrosse League (NLL) franchise from 2002 to 2004. The team played their home games at General Motors Place, now Rogers Arena, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At the conclusion of ...
, , Away , , Lost, 23–26
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, January 20, 2018 , , Uruguay National Team , , Home , , Lost, 24–32
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, January 27, 2018 , , James Bay Athletic Club , , Home , , Won, 42–13
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 3, 2018 , , Capital Selects , , Home , , Won, 49–3
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 10, 2018 , , Chicago Lions , , Home , , Won, 60–10
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 17, 2018 , , New York Athletic Club
The New York Athletic Club is a Gentlemen's club, private social club and athletic club in New York (state), New York state. Founded in 1868, the club has approximately 8,600 members and two facilities: the City House, located at 180 Central Pa ...
, , Away , , Won, 39–38
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 24, 2018 , , New Orleans Gold
The New Orleans Gold (stylized as NOLA Gold) are an American professional rugby union team based in the New Orleans metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. Since January 2020, French rugby power A ...
, , Home , , Won, 30–12
, - style="background:#ffc;"
, March 3, 2018 , , Ontario Arrows , , Home , , Draw, 28–28
, - style="background:#ffc;"
, March 24, 2018 , , New Orleans Gold , , Away , , Draw, 32–32
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 7, 2018 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Away , , Won, 33–17
Regular season
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 21 , , New Orleans Gold , , Home , , Lost, 26–35
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 28 , , Austin Elite , , Home , , Won, 50–38
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 4 , , San Diego Legion , , Away , , Lost, 32–35
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 19 , , New Orleans Gold , , Away , , Lost, 26–35
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 26 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Home , , Lost, 30–36
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 2 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Home , , Lost, 7–20
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 9 , , Glendale Raptors , , Away , , Lost, 24–37
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 23 , , Utah Warriors , , Away , , Lost, 27–31
2019 season
Exhibition
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, December 1, 2018 , , Austin Blacks , , Away , , Won, 78–12
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, December 8, 2018 , , Dallas Reds , , Away , , Won, 34–8
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, January 11, 2019 , , Austin Elite , , Home , , Lost, 10–14
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, January 19, 2019 , , Glendale Raptors , , Home , , Lost, 21–36
Regular season
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Venue !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, January 26 , , Austin Elite , , Away , , Dell Diamond
Dell Diamond is the home stadium of the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers major league baseball team. On April 16, 2000, the then- Double-A affiliate Express played their first home game at th ...
, , Won, 21–20
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, February 9 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Away , , Torero Stadium
Torero Stadium is an outdoor stadium in San Diego, California, located on the campus of the University of San Diego (USD). Opened in 1961, it is the home of the San Diego Toreros football and men's and women's soccer teams. The Toreros compete i ...
, , Lost, 13–17
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, February 22 , , Toronto Arrows , , Home , , Constellation Field , , Lost, 27–44
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 2 , , Rugby United New York , , Home , , Constellation Field , , Lost, 8–35
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 10 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Away , , Starfire Sports
Starfire Sports is a multi-purpose stadium and sporting facility in Tukwila, Washington, United States. It is located on the banks of the Green River (Duwamish River), Green River, just south of Seattle. The stadium is operated by the nonprofit ...
, , Lost, 14–27
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 16 , , New Orleans Gold
The New Orleans Gold (stylized as NOLA Gold) are an American professional rugby union team based in the New Orleans metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. Since January 2020, French rugby power A ...
, , Home , , Constellation Field , , Lost, 11–49
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 23 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Home , , Constellation Field , , Won, 29–27
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 6 , , Glendale Raptors , , Away , , Infinity Park , , Lost, 44–52
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 13 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Lost, 12–52
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 21 , , Toronto Arrows, , Away , , York Stadium , , Lost, 21–35
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 27 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Home , , Dyer Stadium , , Lost, 19–41
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 5 , , Rugby United New York, , Away , , MCU Park
Maimonides Park (formerly MCU Park and KeySpan Park) is a minor league baseball stadium on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. The home team and primary tenant is the New York Mets-affiliate ...
, , Lost, 0–21
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 18 , , New Orleans Gold
The New Orleans Gold (stylized as NOLA Gold) are an American professional rugby union team based in the New Orleans metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. Since January 2020, French rugby power A ...
, , Away , , Archbishop Shaw Stadium , , Won, 27–20
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 25 , , Austin Elite , , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Won, 36–15
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 29 , , Glendale Raptors , , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Won, 32–17
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, June 1 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Away , , Zions Bank Stadium , , Won, 31–27
2020 season
On March 12, 2020, MLR announced the season would go on hiatus immediately for 30 days due to fears surrounding the 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic. It was cancelled the following week
Regular season
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Location !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 8 , , Colorado Raptors , , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Won, 21–12
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, February 16 , , Toronto Arrows , , Neutral , , Las Vegas Ballpark , , Lost, 22–27
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, February 22 , , Old Glory DC , , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Lost, 13–22
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 1 , , Rugby United New York , , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Lost, 23–31
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 7 , , Austin Gilgronis
The Austin Gilgronis were a professional rugby union team based in Austin, Texas, United States. The team was founded in 2017 as the Austin Elite, and competed in Major League Rugby.
History
On September 19, 2019, after extensive polling at the ...
, , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Lost, 20–24
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, March 14 , , New England Free Jacks
The New England Free Jacks are an American professional rugby union team based in the Greater Boston area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). They were announced in September 2018 and began to compete professionally in October 2018. They co ...
, , Away , , Union Point Sports Complex , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, March 21 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Away , , Starfire Stadium , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, April 5 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Away , , Torero Stadium
Torero Stadium is an outdoor stadium in San Diego, California, located on the campus of the University of San Diego (USD). Opened in 1961, it is the home of the San Diego Toreros football and men's and women's soccer teams. The Toreros compete i ...
, , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, April 11 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, April 18 , , Colorado Raptors, , Away , , Infinity Park , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, April 26 , , Austin Gilgronis
The Austin Gilgronis were a professional rugby union team based in Austin, Texas, United States. The team was founded in 2017 as the Austin Elite, and competed in Major League Rugby.
History
On September 19, 2019, after extensive polling at the ...
, , Away , , Round Rock Multipurpose Complex , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, May 2 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, May 9 , , New Orleans Gold
The New Orleans Gold (stylized as NOLA Gold) are an American professional rugby union team based in the New Orleans metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. Since January 2020, French rugby power A ...
, , Away , , Gold Mine
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Historically, mining gold from alluvial deposits used manual separation processes, such as gold panning. The expansion of gold mining to ores that are not on the surface has led to more comple ...
, , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, May 16 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, May 23 , , Rugby ATL , , Home , , Aveva Stadium , , Cancelled
, - style="background:#ccf;"
, May 30 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Away , , Zions Bank Stadium , , Cancelled
2021 season
Regular season
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 20 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Home , , Won, 30–24
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 27 , , New England Free Jacks
The New England Free Jacks are an American professional rugby union team based in the Greater Boston area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). They were announced in September 2018 and began to compete professionally in October 2018. They co ...
, , Home , , Lost, 0–32
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 3 , , Austin Gilgronis
The Austin Gilgronis were a professional rugby union team based in Austin, Texas, United States. The team was founded in 2017 as the Austin Elite, and competed in Major League Rugby.
History
On September 19, 2019, after extensive polling at the ...
, , Away , , Lost, 0–26
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 10 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Home , , Won, 34–32
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 17 , , LA Giltinis , , Home , , Lost, 48–33
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 24 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Away , , Lost, 50–43
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 8 , , New Orleans Gold
The New Orleans Gold (stylized as NOLA Gold) are an American professional rugby union team based in the New Orleans metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. Since January 2020, French rugby power A ...
, , Away , , Lost, 26–28
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 15 , , Toronto Arrows , , Home , , Lost, 10–19
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 22 , , Old Glory DC , , Home , , Lost, 13–21
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 29 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Away , , Lost, 11–39
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 5 , , Austin Gilgronis
The Austin Gilgronis were a professional rugby union team based in Austin, Texas, United States. The team was founded in 2017 as the Austin Elite, and competed in Major League Rugby.
History
On September 19, 2019, after extensive polling at the ...
, , Home , , Lost, 9–28
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 13 , , LA Giltinis, , Away , , Lost, 5–52
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 19 , , Rugby ATL , , Away , , Lost, 15–33
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 26 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Home, , Lost, 5–24
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, July 10 , , Rugby United New York, , Away , , Lost, 19–54
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, July 15 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Away , , Lost, 21-40
2022 season
Regular season
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 5 , , LA Giltinis , , Home , , Won, 21–11
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, February 12 , , Rugby New York , , Home , , Lost, 7-10
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 19 , , Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 Major League Rugby season, 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, 2021 season, but on ...
, , Away , , Won, 38–33
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, February 26 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Home , , Lost, 20-31
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 5 , , Rugby ATL , , Away , , Lost, 22-29
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 12 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Home , , Won 21-19
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 26 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Away , , Won, 28-12
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 3 , , Austin Gilgronis
The Austin Gilgronis were a professional rugby union team based in Austin, Texas, United States. The team was founded in 2017 as the Austin Elite, and competed in Major League Rugby.
History
On September 19, 2019, after extensive polling at the ...
, , Away , , Lost, 5-45
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 9 , , Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 Major League Rugby season, 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, 2021 season, but on ...
, , Home , , Won, 31-6
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 16 , , LA Giltinis, , Away , , Lost, 12-17
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 23 , , Toronto Arrows , , Home , , Won, 29-17
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 8 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Away , , Won, 34-24
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 14 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Home , , Won, 31-27
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 21 , , Old Glory DC , , Away , , Won, 59-42
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 27 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Away , , Lost, 36-43
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 3 , , Austin Gilgronis
The Austin Gilgronis were a professional rugby union team based in Austin, Texas, United States. The team was founded in 2017 as the Austin Elite, and competed in Major League Rugby.
History
On September 19, 2019, after extensive polling at the ...
, , Home , , Lost, 14-29
Post season
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, -
! Round !! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
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, West Conference Finals , , June 18 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Home , , Lost, 27-46
2023 season
Regular season
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 19 , , Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 Major League Rugby season, 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, 2021 season, but on ...
, , Away , , Won, 33-12
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, February 25 , , NOLA Gold , , Home , , Won, 35-14
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 5 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Home , , Won, 31-26
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, March 11 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Away , , Lost, 12-24
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 25 , , Rugby ATL , , Home , , Won, 40-28
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 2 , , Chicago Hounds , , Away , , Won, 38-21
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 8 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Home , , Lost, 24-30
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 15 , , Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 Major League Rugby season, 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, 2021 season, but on ...
, , Home , , Won, 33-21
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 23 , , New York Ironworkers , , Away , , Won, 34-27
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 30 , , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Away , , Lost, 16-29
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 13 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Home , , Lost, 17-34
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, May 20 , , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Away , , Lost, 28-34
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 27 , , Chicago Hounds, , Home , , Won, 40-33
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, June 3 , , Toronto Arrows, , Away , , Won, 48-26
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, June 9
, Old Glory DC
, Home
, Won, 31-7
, -style="background:#fcc;"
, June 18
, New England Free Jacks
, Away
, Lost, 24-47
Post season
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! Round !! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
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, West Conference Eliminator Round , , June 24 , , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Away , , Lost, 26-37
2024 season
Regular season
{, class="wikitable"
, -
! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Location !! Result
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 2, , Utah Warriors
The Utah Warriors are an American professional rugby union team based in Herriman, Utah, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2010 as the Utah Warriors of the Rugby Super League and re-founded in 2017 by Rugby Ut ...
, , Home , , SaberCats Stadium , , Won, 22-15
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 10, , Rugby Football Club Los Angeles , , Away , , Dignity Health Sports Park
Dignity Health Sports Park is a multi-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills, in Carson, California. The complex consists of the 27,000-seat Dignity Health Sports Park soccer stadium, the Dignit ...
, , Won, 27-12
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 16, , Miami Sharks , , Home , , SaberCats Stadium , , Won, 30-19
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 22, , Seattle Seawolves
The Seattle Seawolves are an American professional rugby union team based in the Seattle metropolitan area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team was founded in 2017. The Seawolves won two MLR championships in 2018 and 2019, and los ...
, , Away , , Starfire Sports Complex , , Won, 42-40
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, March 29, , Dallas Jackals
The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 Major League Rugby season, 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 Major League Rugby season, 2021 season, but on ...
, , Away , , Choctaw Stadium
Choctaw Stadium, formerly Globe Life Park, is a multi-purpose stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. The venue opened in April 1994 as a baseball stadium with the name The Ballpark in Arlington, serving as the home for the Texas Rangers ( ...
, , Won, 30-27
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, April 13, , New England Free Jacks
The New England Free Jacks are an American professional rugby union team based in the Greater Boston area that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). They were announced in September 2018 and began to compete professionally in October 2018. They co ...
, , Home , , SaberCats Stadium , , Lost, 47-35
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 20, , Old Glory DC , , Away , , Maryland SoccerPlex
The Maryland SoccerPlex is a sports complex in Germantown, Maryland, although its mailing address is directed to Boyds, Maryland. The facility, completed in 2000 and operated by the Maryland Soccer Foundation (MSF), has 21 natural grass fields, ...
, , Won, 38-17
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, April 27, , San Diego Legion
The San Diego Legion are an American professional rugby union team based in San Diego, California, that competes in Major League Rugby (MLR). The team plays its home games at Torero Stadium. The Legion began play in the league's inaugural 2018 ...
, , Home , , SaberCats Stadium , , Won, 33-0
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 4, , Utah Warriors , , Away , , Zions Bank Stadium , , Won, 29-24
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 10, , Anthem RC , , Away , , American Legion Memorial Stadium , , Won, 38-15
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, May 18, , Chicago Hounds , , Home , , SaberCats Stadium , , Won, 23-22
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, June 1, , NOLA Gold , , Away , , The Gold Mine , , Won, 21-7
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, June 8, , Rugby Football Club Los Angeles , , Home , , SaberCats Stadium , , Won, 29-12
, - style="background:#cfc;"
, June 15, , Seattle Seawolves , , Home , , SaberCats Stadium , , Won, 28-25
, - style="background:#fcc;"
, June 23, , San Diego Legion , , Away , , Snapdragon Stadium
Snapdragon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in San Diego, California, located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU). It is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs football team of the Mountain West Conference (MW), San Diego FC o ...
, , Lost, 37-24
, - bgcolor="#cfc"
, June 29, , Dallas Jackals, , Away , , SaberCats Stadium , , Won, 29-28
, -
Post season
{, class="wikitable"
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! Round !! Date !! Opponent !! Home/Away !! Result
, - bgcolor="#FFCCCC"
, West Conference Semi-Final , , July 20 , , Dallas Jackals , , Home , , Lost, 34-22
Notes
References
External links
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