19 days ago Major League Rugby Chicago chosen to host Major final
The 2026 champions of Major League Rugby (MLR) will be crowned at the Seatgeek Stadium in Chicago on Sunday, 21 June.
Anthem Rugby Carolina face off against New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby Round 1 on Sun 3rd March 2024 at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:00. In South Africa it’s at 02:00 SAST, 13:00 NZST in New Zealand, 11:00 AEST in Australia and 16:00 EST in the US.
New England Free Jacks won the last encounter but New England Free Jacks are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with New England Free Jacks in 3rd and Anthem Rugby Carolina in 12th as such New England Free Jacks are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Anthem Rugby Carolina vs New England Free Jacks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Sign up for freeThe 2026 champions of Major League Rugby (MLR) will be crowned at the Seatgeek Stadium in Chicago on Sunday, 21 June.
Anthem Rugby Carolina have confirmed their full roster for the 2026 Major League Rugby season.
Marques Fuala’au is on the move in Major League Rugby, with the 2023 Collegiate Draft first-round pick signing with Anthem Rugby…
Anthem Rugby Carolina have signed former New Zealand U20s outside back Jordan Trainor, who has gained experience around the world.
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What a kick! Tyren Al-Jiboori takes full advantage to score for Anthem Rugby Carolina.
Anthem Rugby Carolina are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mateo Gadsden touching down.
A pinpoint kick has enabled Reece MacDonald to score the try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jayson Potroz kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by New England Free Jacks results in a try for Ben LeSage.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Reece MacDonald dots the ball down from close range.
The pick and go results in a try for New England Free Jacks as Wian Conradie goes over.
Silky skills by New England Free Jacks ends with a try for Ben LeSage.
An interception by Reece MacDonald allows them to race away to score.
Great forward play by New England Free Jacks allows Andrew Quattrin to score the try.
Oscar Koller makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Josh Larsen (New England Free Jacks) is shown a yellow card
Jayson Potroz has kicked a conversion.
The New England Free Jacks pack has powered over for Cam Davidowicz to score the try.