‘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...
‘Can’t have off days, a lot went wrong,’ SaberCats’ win streak snapped by Los Angeles
By Aaron Wilson It was a frustrating night Saturday for the Houston SaberCats, and a reminder of what it takes for them to win every week in Major League Rugby. The defending Western Conference division champions’ five-game winning streak was snapped by Rugby...
How Andre Warner became Houston SaberCats’ Man of the Match against San Diego
By Aaron Wilson Humble and deferential to his teammates and coaches, Houston SaberCats scrum-half Andre Warner was quick to deflect individual praise after a versatile performance against the San Diego Legion. There was no denying, though, the major role the Major...
Staying sharp: SaberCats ‘resetting’ for College Night home match against Los Angeles
By Aaron Wilson Locked into a tight race in the Western Conference division, the Houston SaberCats have been building momentum steadily over the past five matches. The SaberCats have won five consecutive matches and are now 5-1, holding an identical record as the...
