By Aaron Wilson Keni Nasoqeqe busted free for a try, diving across the line for the game-clinching try Saturday night for the SaberCats. That score marked the final points the SaberCats needed, a bonus point try that propelled the Western Conference division leaders...
By Aaron Wilson The last time the SaberCats faced the Seattle Seawolves early this season, they made history. For the first time ever, the Western Conference division leaders defeated their conference rivals with a narrow 42-40 road victory in the Pacific Northwest. ...
By Aaron Wilson Off the bounce, Davy Coetzer tracked the ball adeptly and raced in to chase down the ricochet. His momentum was unhalted after securing the carom as Coetzer raced in for a breakaway try for the SaberCats in a 29-12 victory over RFC Los Angeles. ...
By Aaron Wilson Wearing their new light blue uniforms, the Houston SaberCats delivered a familiar outcome Saturday night. Representing “H-Town,” the Western Conference division leaders boosted their league-best winning streak to seven games with a 29-12...
By Aaron Wilson Although the SaberCats have already clinched a playoff spot as the first Major League Rugby franchise to accomplish that milestone this season, they have no intentions of becoming complacent. Their goals remain unchanged: stay hungry and focused,...
By Aaron Wilson A towering sturdy presence on the rugby field, Nathan Den Hoedt is one of the most imposing players in Major League Rugby. Nicknamed “Moose,” Den Hoedt has provided a physical, heady presence for the past two seasons for the Houston...
By Aaron Wilson Behind a fast, aggressive start, clutch plays and a concerted plan executed well, the SaberCats made franchise history Saturday night in rainy New Orleans. Atop the Western Conference division, the SaberCats manufactured a 21-7 victory over the Nola...
By Aaron Wilson It’s a new day for Seimou Smith, and the SaberCats. A former college football standout at Southern Connecticut State University who previously played for Rugby United New York and the American Raptors, Smith has finally found what he was...
By Aaron Wilson As the SaberCats’ leading scorer, AJ Alatimu has emerged as a key figure for the Western Conference division leaders. He’s their leading scorer with 59 points, ranking seventh overall in Major League Rugby. And the veteran fly half and...
By Aaron Wilson Dominic Akina broke free into the open field Saturday night, creating a prime scoring opportunity as teammate Semou Smith trailed him a few yards to his right. When the Chicago Hounds’ defense began to close in on Akina, he delivered the pitch...