Houston SaberCats

> Pote Human will continue to lead the Western Conference division champion SaberCats as their coach and the man responsible for daily operations involving the players and coaching staff.

> The SaberCats set a franchise record for victories this past season with a 14-2 mark as the top seeded team in the Major League Rugby playoffs.

> 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 to say that Houston will always have a special place in my heart.

> My goal has always been to promote this franchise to a level that demands respect from the rugby community in the USA. To make a difference, to build a team that this city can be proud of. After this year, I believe we have achieved it, as an organization working together.

> Thank you, Houston. It has been a pleasure. All the best.

> Heyneke Meyer

> The SaberCats open the Major League Rugby playoffs when they host Dallas at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at SaberCats Stadium. Houston had the best record in MLR with a 14-2 mark and is seeded No. 1 in the Western Conference. The Jackals, seeded fourth, are in the playoffs for the first time. The SaberCats, in the postseason for a third consecutive year, reached the Western Conference finals in 2022 (losing to Seattle) and were eliminated in the first round last year (also by Seattle). Dallas is making its first playoff appearance.

> Join us this Sunday for the [Houston SaberCats] Official Watch Party for the first away game of the season! Great excuse for an all day party - bounce house for the kiddos from noon. SaberCats kick off at 5pm! Grab your mates, family and even your pup and head on down.

> “Rugby has always been important to us at Platypus Brewing, it’s part of who we are,” said Sean Hanrahan, the Owner and Managing Partner of Platypus Brewing. “We are thrilled to partner with the SaberCats and look forward to being a part of their continued success.”

So I guess this explains why I didn't see any Karbach options at the concession stand during the preseason match.

A little pre-season action to get ya primed and ready!

Home opener is March 2 against the defending champion New England Freejacks

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Rebrand includes updated pathways for youth, U18, and U20-23 to reach club, MLR, and National teams.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5377527 >> When you sign a premium fly half in Mack Mason it's difficult to retain someone like AJ who will be warmly remembered by all at the Seawolves. Securing an American front row player of Joe's quality is fantastic. He adds significant depth to our front row and brings a wealth of experience from top-flight rugby in England and France." > > \- Allen Clarke, Head Coach and Director of Rugby in Seattle

Abundant Harvest Kitchen in Spring has apparently been having watch parties every weekend since the tournament started on Sept. 8th! Houston SaberCats will be attending on Oct 1st for South Africa vs Tonga.

> Mike Sheehan named President of the Houston SaberCats. Sheehan has over 25 years of sports marketing experience including working with the Dallas Mavericks, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners and most recently, Sheehan served as President of the Austin Gilgronis in the MLR. Sheehan replaces JT Onyett who left the organization to pursue other opportunities.

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#2 pick Max Schumacher. Coming to us from Cal Rugby (same as Danny Barrett) to play Fly Half

#9 pick Orrin Bizer. Hailing from The Woodlands and coming from Life University at Blindside Flank

#35 pick Anton Viera. Out of California, another Blindside flank

We're going to miss him Barret at #8, wish him well.

> Long-time USA star Danny Barrett has confirmed his retirement from rugby. The 33-year-old most recently turned out for the Houston SaberCats in Major League Rugby. He has now taken up an Executive Director role with the Golden Eagles, a non-profit organization that provides financial support to the USA’s men’s and women’s sevens sides.

I'm sure Povey will like being home in Canada, Toronto can certainly make use of him to rebuild. But I will miss hime here in H-Town wearing the black and gold. I think him and Boyer were woefully underutilized this season.

Houston represented by Morgan Mitchell, Gideon von Wyk, and Davy Coetzer on the 2nd team, and honorable mention Nathan den Hoedt.

> FULSHEAR, Texas (KTRK) -- Seth Smith graduated from Fulshear High School on May 18. Less than three weeks later, he made history.

This happened a few weeks ago. Smith was signed to the SaberCats' development squad Rugby HTX.