Seawolves Thrill a Sold-Out Starfire in Final Home Victory of 2022

May 27, 2022 (TUKWILA, WASHINGTON) – The Seattle Seawolves hosted the Houston SaberCats (8-6) for a 7:30 PM PT kick off at Starfire Stadium on Military Appreciation Night. The Seawolves locked up their four-try bonus point in the first half, but their playoff hopes dimmed in the second forty as Houston notched four tries of their own. The visitors punched their ticket to the playoffs by bringing the score line within 7 or less on a last-minute penalty kick and securing a losing bonus point. 43-36, Seattle.

• Technical set pieces from Seattle’s forwards cued up the backs to score five of the six tries
• Prop Mzamo Majola scored his first Major League Rugby try
• Scrumhalf JP Smith received his 50^th MLR Cap
• Seawolves will work to finish fourth over San Diego Legion in the Western Conference standings with a win over Los Angeles in Week 18

TRIES:
Fullback Duncan Matthews (9’)
Wing Martin Iosefo (11’, 48’)
Inside Center Tavite Lopeti (31’)
Outside Center Dan Kriel (20’)
Prop Mzamo Majola (71’)

CONVERSIONS:
Flyhalf AJ Alatimu – 5/6

PENALTIES:
Flyhalf AJ Alatimu – 1/1

The Seawolves will travel to Los Angeles to face the LA Giltinis in their final match of the 2022 season. Kick off will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 5 live on ROOT SPORTS NW Plus and streamed on The Rugby Network. Fans can join Seawolves players and fans for prizes, food, and giveaways at our official viewing party at Bill Baroo’s. Event details can be found here.