Houston SaberCats come back strong to earn vital win over NOLA Gold – Crescent City Sports

METAIRIE – In a thrilling showdown at the Shrine on Airline, the Houston SaberCats emerged victorious over NOLA Gold Rugby Club with a dominating 21-7 victory Saturday. The SaberCats’ performance demonstrated their strength on the field.

From the start, the Houston SaberCats showed their intention to dominate the match. With precision, the SaberCats quickly took control of the game, denying NOLA Gold any significant opportunities. In the first half, the SaberCats orchestrated several impressive plays, culminating with two tries giving them a solid halftime lead.

THE @HOUSaberCats enter the sheds with a 21-7 advantage over @nolagoldrugby on the road. Discover the highlights of the first semester!

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– Major League Rugby (@usmlr) June 2, 2024

Despite NOLA Gold’s efforts to recover in the second half, the SaberCats kept up the pressure. A third down gave them a 21-7 advantage. NOLA Gold managed to score, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the SaberCats.

With this victory, the Houston SaberCats clinched the top spot in the MLR playoffs. The Gold will prepare to hit the road for their next game Sunday, June 1 against the Miami Sharks.