A clash between SaberCats, Free Jacks: ‘It’s a big one’
By Aaron Wilson When the Houston SaberCats travel to New England to square off against the Free Jacks, this matchup represents a clash between two of the top squads in Major League Rugby. The SaberCats and Free Jacks are both 7-3 overall. The SaberCats are the...
‘We wanted to have a statement game,’ SaberCats beat Old Glory D.C.
By Aaron Wilson Charging ahead, team captain Nathan Den Hoedt busted through the scrum for a try. For the Houston SaberCats, beating Old Glory D.C. represented more than a second win in a row. It was about drawing a line in the sand as they make their push for the...
‘Keep the main thing, the main thing,’ SaberCats primed for home match against Old Glory D.C.
By Aaron Wilson How do the Houston SaberCats maintain their competitive edge? What does it take to stay atop the ultra-competitive Western Conference division? What do the SaberCats need to improve after a narrow win over the NOLA Gold to snap a two-game losing...
‘Get our season back on track,’ SaberCats defeat Nola Gold at home
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...
SaberCats’ Battle of the Bayous preview: ‘Need to get back to what we do really well’
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...
How Rufus McLean impacts the SaberCats: ‘He means a lot’
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,...
‘Very disappointing, absolutely correctable,’ SaberCats lose on road to Miami Sharks
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...
Time for first-place SaberCats to ‘start a new streak’ against Miami Sharks
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...
