New England Free Jacks

43 - 6

Full Time

Miami Sharks

Miami Sharks 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.

83'

Josh McAdam comes on.

79'

Shane O'Leary comes off.

79'

Yellow Card

Malakai Hala-Ngatai (New England Free Jacks) is shown a yellow card

78'

Conversion

Faletoi Peni has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New England Free Jacks is finished off by Jack Reeves

75'

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

75'

Faletoi Peni played a key part in that try.

75'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Lautaro Soto-Ansay getting some game time.

74'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Cubelli being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Faletoi Peni has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Jed Melvin scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jed Melvin took full advantage.

72'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Bekerman getting some game time.

71'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Manuel Ardao being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Wian Conradie took full advantage.

70'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Jack Reeves coming on.

69'

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

69'

Conversion

The New England Free Jacks supporters go wild as Faletoi Peni successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Jed Melvin scores the try from close range.

68'

Yellow Card

Shane O'Leary (Miami Sharks) is shown a yellow card

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Brock Webster took full advantage.

68'

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

66'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Piers Von Dadelszen coming off.

66'

Connal McInerney comes on for New England Free Jacks.

59'

Andrew Quattrin leaves the field.

59'

Conor Keys comes on for New England Free Jacks.

59'

Jeronimo Gomez Vara leaves the field.

59'

Alex Tucci comes on.

54'

Reinaldo Piussi comes off.

54'

Oscar Lennon comes on.

54'

Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti comes off.

54'

Braemar Murray comes on.

54'

Mauro Rebussone comes off.

54'

Marques Fuala'au comes on.

54'

Ronan Foley comes off.

54'

Kaleb Geiger comes on.

54'

Jone Koroiduadua comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Faletoi Peni does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Ma'ake Muti getting some game time.

48'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Alec McDonnell being replaced.

48'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Sean McNulty getting some game time.

48'

Miami Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Kirby Myhill being replaced.

48'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Malakai Hala-Ngatai getting some game time.

47'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Sole being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Faletoi Peni adds the two points for New England Free Jacks.

47'

Try

Slick passing by New England Free Jacks leads to a try for Paula Balekana.

45'

Paula Balekana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Jed Melvin is finished off with a try.

45'

Wian Conradie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

41'

Try

A clever kick there by New England Free Jacks allows Paula Balekana to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by New England Free Jacks has led to Paula Balekana being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Faletoi Peni played a key part in that try.

40'

Penalty Goal

Shane O'Leary adds the points for Miami Sharks.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Martin Elias bursts through to advance the Miami Sharks attack.

20'

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

20'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Wayne van der Bank being replaced.

20'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Wayne van der Bank coming on.

19'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Isaac Olson coming off.

19'

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

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomas Cubelli took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Shane O'Leary kicks the penalty.

Isaac Olson comes on for New England Free Jacks.

Wayne van der Bank leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Faletoi Peni goes through the gap.

Conversion

Faletoi Peni has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Paula Balekana

The defensive line has been broken as Paula Balekana goes through the gap.

Wayne van der Bank sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New England Free Jacks v Miami Sharks 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sun 6th April 2025, 11:00am PDT 
  
 Veterans Memorial Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Derek Summers

Points Flow Chart

New England Free Jacks win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

Possession Last 10 min

89%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hala-Ngatai

43 - 6

78'

Peni

43 - 6

76'

Reeves

41 - 6

75'

Peni

36 - 6

73'

Melvin

34 - 6

72'

Peni

29 - 6

69'

Melvin

27 - 6

68'

O'Leary

68'

22 - 6

Peni

22 - 6

52'

Peni

19 - 6

47'

Balekana

17 - 6

45'

Half Time

Balekana

12 - 6

40'

O'Leary

23'

7 - 6

O'Leary

7 - 3

Peni

7 - 0

Balekana

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

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Avg. Points Scored

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Attack Profile

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Miami Sharks

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Defence Profile

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Miami Sharks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

47%

3-6 secs

38%

43%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

New England Free Jacks vs Miami Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

New England Free Jacks face off against Miami Sharks in Major League Rugby Round 8 on Sun 6th April 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:00 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST on , 06:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:00 AEST on in Australia and 11:00 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 7 places in the league table with Miami Sharks in 2nd and New England Free Jacks in 9th as such Miami Sharks are favourites on paper.

New England Free Jacks vs Miami Sharks Squads

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