California Legion

43 - 5

Full Time

New England Free Jacks

California Legion vs New England Free Jacks

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Mike Lawrenson has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Line Latu bursts through to advance the New England Free Jacks attack.

80'

Coby Miln curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by California Legion results in a try for Steffan Crimp

73'

Jason Damm played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jason Damm took full advantage.

73'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Tas Smith getting some game time.

71'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Lance Williams being replaced.

71'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Steffan Crimp getting some game time.

70'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Cole Semu being replaced.

70'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Cassh Maluia getting some game time.

70'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Rory van Vugt being replaced.

70'

California Legion make a substitution with Chase Jones coming on.

68'

California Legion make a substitution with Ed Timpson coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Rory van Vugt took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Mano took full advantage.

67'

Conversion

The California Legion supporters go wild as Coby Miln successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

California Legion are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ben Sugars touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Sugars goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Gonzalo Bertranou is finished off with a try.

62'

What a run here by Ryan James as they get over the gainline!

55'

Line Latu comes on for New England Free Jacks.

55'

Filimone Manu leaves the field.

55'

Ronan Murphy comes on.

53'

Keni Nasoqeqe comes off.

53'

Ben Sugars comes on.

50'

Joe Taufete'e comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Coby Miln kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Declan Leaney from scoring as they record the try for California Legion.

50'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Bailey Wilson getting some game time.

49'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mackenzie being replaced.

49'

Gonzalo Bertranou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Justus Tavai getting some game time.

46'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Tonga Kofe being replaced.

46'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Declan Leaney getting some game time.

46'

California Legion decide to make a substitution, with Ma'ake Muti being replaced.

46'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mackenzie getting some game time.

46'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Ciquera being replaced.

46'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Aylmer getting some game time.

46'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Tayne Hemopo being replaced.

46'

Ethan McVeigh makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Filimone Manu coming on.

43'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Max Lehmann coming off.

43'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Ethan McVeigh coming on.

41'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Oscar Lennon coming off.

41'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Nathan Sylvia coming on.

41'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Alex Mackenzie coming off.

41'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Filipe Vakasiuola coming on.

41'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Maliu Niuafe coming off.

41'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Sione Tupou coming on.

41'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Kaleb Geiger coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Joel Hodgson will have to re-adjust the radar.

42'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Kienan Higgins dots the ball down from close range.

41'

Oscar Lennon played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Coby Miln does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Yellow Card

Lance Williams (California Legion) is shown a yellow card

39'

Try

The California Legion maul pushes over the tryline as Joe Taufete'e scores.

39'

Yellow Card

Kyle Ciquera (New England Free Jacks) is shown a yellow card

39'

Fabulous play by California Legion has led to Ed Timpson being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Penalty Goal

Coby Miln has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Conversion

Coby Miln makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Coby Miln scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Coby Miln breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Mano bursts through to advance the California Legion attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory van Vugt bursts through to advance the California Legion attack.

20'

Conversion

Coby Miln converts the try.

17'

Try

Joe Taufete'e scores the try from close range.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan James took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Lance Williams took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Oscar Lennon goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Mike Lawrenson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 California Legion v New England Free Jacks 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 4th April 2026, 04:00pm PDT 
  
 Torero Stadium 
  
 Mike Lawrenson

Points Flow Chart

California Legion win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crimp

41 - 5

73'

Miln

36 - 5

63'

Sugars

34 - 5

62'

Miln

29 - 5

50'

Leaney

27 - 5

50'

Half Time

Higgins

41'

22 - 5

Williams

22 - 0

39'

Taufete'e

22 - 0

39'

Ciquera

39'

17 - 0

Miln

17 - 0

35'

Miln

14 - 0

27'

Miln

12 - 0

26'

Miln

7 - 0

17'

Taufete'e

5 - 0

16'

Start

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

3-6 secs

6+ secs

Rucks Won

vs New England Free Jacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

face off against New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby Round 2 on Sat 4th April 2026 at Torero Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:00. In South Africa it’s at 01:00 SAST, 11:00 NZST in New Zealand, 09:00 AEST in Australia and 16:00 EST in the US.

won the last encounter but are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with New England Free Jacks in 2nd and in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

vs New England Free Jacks Squads

The official squads for 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.