‘Super grateful,’ SaberCats’ Missile celebrates 50th Cap
By Aaron Wilson Jeremy Misaelegalu was in an emotional, introspective mood while reflecting on what it took for him to reach the prestigious 50th Cap milestone. For the SaberCats’ wing-center known as “Missile” for his hard-charging style of play,...
SaberCats win Texas Showdown, beat Jackals before playoff matchup
By Aaron Wilson Racing off to a commanding lead with a series of tries in the first half, the SaberCats ultimately defeated the Dallas Jackals to close out a successful regular sseason. Although the second half became something of an adventure as that large...
Texas Showdown: SaberCats vs. Jackals represents playoff preview
By Aaron Wilson When the SaberCats square off at home against the Dallas Jackals on Saturday night, the Western Conference division champions will do much more than celebrate the end of a successful regular season. During Fan Appreciation Night, this Texas Showdown...
How camaraderie and coffee shops have boosted SaberCats’ special season
By Aaron Wilson Inside the SaberCats’ locker room, the culture is filled with camaraderie, leadership and a shared love for coffee shops. When the top-seeded Western Conference division champions aren’t dominating rugby matches, they’re hanging out...
‘Little wakeup call, we’re not invincible,’ SaberCats lose on road to San Diego
By Aaron Wilson The SaberCats’ overriding big-picture perspective after an eight-match winning streak was snapped Sunday on the road against the San Diego Legion was rather simple. It’s time to start a new winning streak to carry them through the end of...
‘Keep it up,’ top-seeded SaberCats square off with San Diego
By Aaron Wilson As the top-seeded SaberCats prepare for the postseason and their season-long push for the Major League Rugby shield, their immediate goals are simple: keeping the main thing the main thing. That involves a singular focus on every weekly opponent. ...
‘I did my best to come back’ SaberCats’ Valdemar Lee-Lo makes healthy return
By Aaron Wilson When veteran loosehead prop Valdemar Lee-Lo tore his triceps at the start of the year against the Utah Warriors, he was informed his season was over. Now, Lee-Lo is back and qualifies as something of a medical marvel. He made a healthy return from...
‘Means a lot,’ SaberCats’ Pono Davis makes first start
By Aaron Wilson Pono Davis hit the field with confidence and the knowledge that he had earned the right to compete alongside his teammates. The SaberCats’ prop made his first start of the season Saturday night during a bonus point win over the Seattle...
