Just a preview for SaberCats’ Davy Coetzer: ‘Haven’t hit my full stride yet’
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. ...
‘It’s a good thing,’ SaberCats earn seventh win in a row, beat 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...
‘This is a big game,’ first-place SaberCats host RFC Los Angeles
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,...
SaberCats’ Nathan ‘Moose’ Den Hoedt hits 50th cap milestone
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...
First to clinch playoff spot: SaberCats beat Gold in ‘big achievement’
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...
‘It’s really special,’ SaberCats’ Seimou Smith honored by Major League Rugby
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...
‘Pretty special, super grateful,’ SaberCats’ AJ Alatimu earns 50th MLR Cap
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...
‘We’re able to grind out wins,’ SaberCats tie franchise record, beat Hounds
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...
