On Saturday, March 28th, the New England Free Jacks defeated the Seattle Seawolves 34-26 in a Major League Rugby match at Starfire Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Free Jacks, who are in their inaugural season in Major League Rugby, have now won two of their first three matches.
The Free Jacks were led by a strong performance from fly-half Will Hooley, who scored two tries and kicked four conversions. Hooley was also named Man of the Match for his performance. The Free Jacks also had strong performances from wingers Josh Larsen and Harry Barlow, who both scored tries.
The Seawolves were led by a strong performance from fullback Brock Staller, who scored two tries and kicked two conversions. The Seawolves also had strong performances from wingers Mat Turner and Nakai Penny, who both scored tries.
The match was a back-and-forth affair with the lead changing multiple times. The Free Jacks were able to take control of the match in the second half and pull away for the victory.
The win for the Free Jacks was a big one, as it was their first win on the road this season. The Free Jacks are now 2-1 on the season and have a chance to make a push for the playoffs.
The Seawolves are now 1-2 on the season and will look to bounce back next week against the Houston Sabercats.
Overall, it was an exciting match between two teams that are looking to make a push for the playoffs this season. The Free Jacks were able to come away with the victory and will look to continue their winning ways in the coming weeks.
