New England Free Jacks

21 - 20

Full Time

Chicago Hounds

Chicago Hounds vs New England Free Jacks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Chris Hilsenbeck as it drops short of the posts.

81'

Try

New England Free Jacks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kyle Ciquera picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Ethan Fryer comes on.

75'

Jed Melvin comes off.

75'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Liam Fletcher getting some game time.

70'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Abel being replaced.

70'

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

70'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti being replaced.

70'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Josh Larsen coming on.

69'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Sam Caird coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Paula Balekana took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Simon-Peter Toleafoa took full advantage.

67'

New England Free Jacks sub Le Roux Malan comes onto the field.

64'

Harrison Boyle departs for New England Free Jacks.

64'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Chris Hilsenbeck as they hook it left.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris Hilsenbeck kicks the penalty goal.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Bryce Campbell goes through the gap.

60'

Janus Venter comes on for Chicago Hounds.

59'

Dylan Fawsitt leaves the field.

59'

Ignacio Peculo comes on for Chicago Hounds.

59'

Liam Fletcher leaves the field.

59'

Luke White comes on for Chicago Hounds.

59'

Mason Flesch leaves the field.

59'

Mark O'Keeffe comes on for Chicago Hounds.

59'

Peyton Wall leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Hollinshead kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

New England Free Jacks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti touching down.

58'

Michael Baska comes on for Chicago Hounds.

55'

Jason Higgins leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Paula Balekana as they get over the gainline!

54'

Matt Oworu comes on.

54'

Hamish Bain comes off.

54'

Harrison Boyle comes on.

54'

Le Roux Malan comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Hollinshead kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jed Melvin from scoring as they record the try for New England Free Jacks.

53'

Kyle Ciquera comes on.

50'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai comes off.

50'

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

49'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua being replaced.

49'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Liam Fletcher getting some game time.

45'

Chicago Hounds decide to make a substitution, with Faka'osi Pifeleti being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck adds the two points for Chicago Hounds.

44'

Try

A clever kick there by Chicago Hounds allows Noah Brown to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

43'

Noah Brown makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Chris Hilsenbeck played a key part in that try.

43'

Charlie Abel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Maclean Jones makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

New England Free Jacks sub Foster Dewitt comes onto the field.

40'

Andrew Quattrin departs for New England Free Jacks.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Noah Brown being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Wayne van der Bank getting some game time.

24'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Ben LeSage being replaced.

24'

Penalty Goal

Chris Hilsenbeck does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Brown took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryce Campbell took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Chicago Hounds results in a try for Tim Swiel

11'

Chris Hilsenbeck played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Devoto took full advantage.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New England Free Jacks v Chicago Hounds 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 21st June 2025, 10:00am PDT 
  
 Veterans Memorial Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Federico Anselmi

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ciquera

19 - 20

77'

Hilsenbeck

61'

14 - 20

Hollinshead

14 - 17

59'

Nordli-Kelemeti

12 - 17

58'

Hollinshead

7 - 17

53'

Melvin

5 - 17

53'

Hilsenbeck

44'

0 - 17

Brown

43'

0 - 15

Half Time

Hilsenbeck

18'

0 - 10

Hilsenbeck

12'

0 - 7

Swiel

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

New England Free Jacks

Chicago Hounds

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Defence Profile

New England Free Jacks

Chicago Hounds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

47%

3-6 secs

30%

32%

6+ secs

19%

21%

114

Rucks Won

New England Free Jacks vs Chicago Hounds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

New England Free Jacks face off against Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby Semi Final on Sat 21st June 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST on ESPN+ 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.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Chicago Hounds in 2nd and New England Free Jacks in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

New England Free Jacks vs Chicago Hounds Squads

The official squads for New England Free Jacks vs Chicago Hounds will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.