By Aaron Wilson A lot was riding on the line for the Houston SaberCats on Saturday night. They were clinging to first place in the Western Conference division. They were mired in a two-game losing streak. Yes, they needed a win. Badly. Mission accomplished, on...
By Aaron Wilson Locked in a battle to maintain their status atop the Western Conference Division, the Houston SaberCats know what they need to do” Sharpen their play and consistency. Play at the high level they’ve displayed in previous victories over the...
By Aaron Wilson Speed and precise movements in the open field. Knowledge of the game. Significant international experience, and success. That’s what the Houston SaberCats added to their roster when they signed back row Rufus McLean. McLean, a 5-foot-11,...
By Aaron Wilson For the Houston SaberCats, a second consecutive loss has prompted an introspective reaction to the latest setback. A 31-22 road loss to the Miami Sharks dropped the SaberCats to 5-3 overall. While they remain narrowly in first place in the Western...
By Aaron Wilson Johan Momsen succinctly underscored the emotional chord for the Houston Sabercats when they lost just their second match of the season. “We’ll start a new streak,” said Momsen, a team captain, following a 24-22 loss to Rugby FC Los...
By Aaron Wilson It was a frustrating night Saturday for the Houston SaberCats, and a reminder of what it takes for them to win every week in Major League Rugby. The defending Western Conference division champions’ five-game winning streak was snapped by Rugby...
By Aaron Wilson Humble and deferential to his teammates and coaches, Houston SaberCats scrum-half Andre Warner was quick to deflect individual praise after a versatile performance against the San Diego Legion. There was no denying, though, the major role the Major...
By Aaron Wilson Locked into a tight race in the Western Conference division, the Houston SaberCats have been building momentum steadily over the past five matches. The SaberCats have won five consecutive matches and are now 5-1, holding an identical record as the...
By Aaron Wilson Celebrating another hard-earned victory, team captain Nathan Den Hoedt reflected on how the Houston SaberCats defeated a previously unbeaten squad for the second time this season. The SaberCats manufactured a 34-14 win over the San Diego Legion at...
By Aaron Wilson Emmanuel Albert became a historical figure in Major League Rugby when he lined up with his Houston SaberCats teammates over the weekend. Albert is now the first ever MLR drafted player to reach the 50th cap milestone — all with the same franchise...