Thank You Heyneke Meyer!
To all of our devoted supporters, Leading the Houston SaberCats for the last three years has been a great reminder of how sport is about more than what happens on the field. The love, support and kindness from everyone wearing the yellow and black makes it easy for me...
‘Definitely a bright future,’ SaberCats reflect on growth
By Aaron Wilson It was much more difficult for the SaberCats emotionally to deal with the abrupt end of an epically successful season than it was to find perspective about the big picture of a vastly improved franchise. Over the past three years, the SaberCats have...
‘I was fighting for my career,’ SaberCats’ Seimou Smith made big strides
By Aaron Wilson When Seimou Smith joined the SaberCats, he knew he had reached something of a crossroads in his rugby career. After previous stints with the American Raptors and Rugby United New York after playing wide receiver at Southern Connecticut State, Smith was...
‘Didn’t play our version of rugby,’ SaberCats’ season ends in playoff loss to Jackals
By Aaron Wilson Standing on the field together after shaking hands with the Dallas Jackals, the SaberCats reflected on being eliminated in the opening round of the Major League Rugby playoffs. Falling behind at halftime after briefly holding a lead in the first...
‘Different game, different mindset’ SaberCats host Jackals in playoffs
By Aaron Wilson Familiarity will be a major factor in Saturday night’s Texas showdown playoff match between the Houston SaberCats and the Dallas Jackals. This marks the third meeting between the two Western Conference division rivals. And this represents a...
‘Unfinished business,’ SaberCats primed for home playoff match against Dallas Jackals
By Aaron Wilson The time is now for the Houston SaberCats. As the top seeded team in Major League Rugby, the 14-2 SaberCats manufactured a successful regular season with the most victories in franchise history and the best record in the league. While all of that...
‘Been able to fit in real well,’ SaberCats’ Tautalatasi Tasi primed for playoffs
By Aaron Wilson Thousands of miles away from his homeland in Australia, Tautalatasi Tasi has forged a new home here in the United States. Brick by brick, Tasi has built a foundation through teamwork, leadership and his skills on the rugby field. The...
‘A privilege,” SaberCats’ Christian Dyer competes for USA Eagles
By Aaron Wilson Christian Dyer loves to stay busy, especially when it involes the sport of rugby. The SaberCats’ standout competes Friday for USA Eagles against Romania in international competition followed by a match against Scotland on July 12. Dyer...
