Chicago Hounds

50 - 26

Full Time

New England Free Jacks

Chicago Hounds vs New England Free Jacks

Events

Commentary

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

84'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brock Webster bursts through to advance the Chicago Hounds attack.

80'

Kaleb Geiger comes on.

75'

Sione Tupou comes off.

75'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by New England Free Jacks results in a try for Ethan McVeigh

74'

Sione Tupou played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Sione Tupou took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Santiago Videla has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Emmanuel Albert scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Ruben de Haas.

69'

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

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucas Rumball took full advantage.

69'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Michael Baska coming on.

68'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Mark O'Keeffe coming off.

68'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Line Latu coming on.

66'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Harrison Boyle coming off.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Reece Botha coming on.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Chris Hilsenbeck coming off.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Jackson Zabierek coming on.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Theo Fourie coming off.

66'

Chicago Hounds sub Koby Baker comes onto the field.

63'

Charlie Abel departs for Chicago Hounds.

63'

Chris Hilsenbeck curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Charlie Abel

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Abel goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Santiago Videla is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Maclean Jones goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Mark O'Keeffe goes through the gap.

59'

Ethan McVeigh comes on for New England Free Jacks.

58'

Oscar Lennon leaves the field.

58'

Emmanuel Albert comes on for Chicago Hounds.

58'

Mason Flesch leaves the field.

58'

Chris Hilsenbeck has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Nathan Den Hoedt from scoring as they record the try for Chicago Hounds.

57'

Santiago Videla comes on for Chicago Hounds.

56'

Ollie Devoto leaves the field.

56'

Bailey Wilson comes on for New England Free Jacks.

55'

Alex Mackenzie leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Joel Hodgson kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

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

51'

Brandon Harvey comes on.

51'

Tomas Casares comes off.

51'

Tevita Sole comes on.

51'

Nathan Sylvia comes off.

51'

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

49'

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

49'

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

44'

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

44'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Luke White coming on.

44'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Fakaosifolau Pifeleti coming off.

44'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Braemar Murray coming on.

40'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Ollie Aylmer coming off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Chicago Hounds go for goal with Chris Hilsenbeck taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

What an effort there by Ollie Devoto as they score the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Ollie Devoto being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Tomas Casares played a key part in that try.

40'

Chicago Hounds sub Chris Hilsenbeck comes onto the field.

39'

Reece Botha departs for Chicago Hounds.

39'

Conversion

Reece Botha does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Chicago Hounds as Mark O'Keeffe goes over.

33'

Fabulous play by Chicago Hounds has led to Mark O'Keeffe being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Ruben de Haas sets up the try.

33'

Reece Botha comes on for Chicago Hounds.

32'

Chris Hilsenbeck leaves the field.

32'

Red Card

Ben LeSage (New England Free Jacks) is shown the red card

32'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Chicago Hounds ends with a try for Ruben de Haas.

28'

Spellbinding play by Mason Flesch is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Mason Flesch breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Nathan Salmon breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Chicago Hounds are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Charlie Abel picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

That's a great try assist by Ruben de Haas.

23'

Joel Hodgson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

19'

Try

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

18'

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

17'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson converts the try.

14'

Try

Wayne van der Bank scores an interception try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Wayne van der Bank took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Chris Hilsenbeck has kicked a conversion.

Try

Chicago Hounds are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Theo Fourie touching down.

We are underway as the referee Peter Pender blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chicago Hounds v New England Free Jacks 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sun 19th April 2026, 03:00pm CDT 
  
 Geodis Park 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Peter Pender

Points Flow Chart

Chicago Hounds win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodgson

74'

50 - 26

McVeigh

74'

50 - 24

Videla

50 - 19

70'

Albert

48 - 19

70'

Abel

43 - 19

62'

Den Hoedt

38 - 19

57'

Hodgson

52'

33 - 19

Tupou

51'

33 - 17

Half Time

Devoto

33 - 12

40'

Botha

28 - 12

34'

O'Keeffe

26 - 12

33'

LeSage

32'

21 - 12

Hilsenbeck

21 - 12

29'

de Haas

19 - 12

28'

Hilsenbeck

14 - 12

23'

Abel

12 - 12

23'

Sylvia

18'

7 - 12

Hodgson

14'

7 - 7

van der Bank

13'

7 - 5

Hilsenbeck

7 - 0

Fourie

5 - 0

Start

Attack Profile

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New England Free Jacks

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Defence Profile

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

3-6 secs

6+ secs

Rucks Won

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

Chicago Hounds face off against New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby Round 4 on Sun 19th April 2026 at Geodis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 21:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST on SuperSport, 08:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 13:00 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with New England Free Jacks in 1st and Chicago Hounds in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chicago Hounds vs New England Free Jacks Squads

The official squads for Chicago Hounds 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.