NOLA hit back immediately. From a quick tap penalty inside their half, NOLA charge just short of the line. Dolan scores from a pick and drive after a few phases

Brilliant try. Povey chips over the top and collects before popping to Balekana who races down the wing to score

Sabercats spread it wide with an overlap. Balekana scores in the corner

NOLA take a 7 point lead into the break. They deservedly lead after controlling the first 40 minutes. Houston have not created many opportunities but will fell they are still in with a good shot after that late try

Hidalgo has a strong run into the 22m before drawing the fullback to play it back inside to Boyer to score an important try for Houston

A penalty try is awarded after Khatiashvili knocked the ball away in the ruck, which stopped NOLA from going over

O Toole goes over for his second after another driving maul

NOLA open the scoring from a driving maul from a lineout inside the 22m

NOLA Gold host the Houston Sabercats at the Gold Mine. NOLA are in good form and are tied with Rugby United New York at the top of the Eastern Conference. Houston are struggling after four losses from their last games. In their last encounter in 2019, Houston beat NOLA away from home and ended a three game losing run against them