New England Free Jacks

27 - 21

Full Time

NOLA Gold

New England Free Jacks vs NOLA Gold

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Reece Botha converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by NOLA Gold is finished off by Jordan Jackson-Hope

82'

Julian Roberts sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Roberts bursts through to advance the NOLA Gold attack.

81'

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

81'

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Osaiasi Tongauiha bursts through to advance the NOLA Gold attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dougie Fife bursts through to advance the NOLA Gold attack.

80'

Isaac Olson comes on.

79'

Paula Balekana comes off.

79'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New England Free Jacks is finished off by Ben LeSage

76'

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

76'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Osaiasi Tongauiha getting some game time.

73'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Moni Tongauiha being replaced.

73'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Piers Von Dadelszen getting some game time.

73'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Martin Sigren being replaced.

73'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Sam Klimkowski getting some game time.

71'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Salmon being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Mitch Wilson took full advantage.

70'

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Filimone goes through the gap.

65'

NOLA Gold sub Alex Lopeti comes onto the field.

64'

Augusto Bohme departs for NOLA Gold.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Jayson Potroz kicks the penalty goal.

64'

New England Free Jacks sub Cam Davidowicz comes onto the field.

61'

Setaleki Baker departs for New England Free Jacks.

61'

Conor Keys comes on for New England Free Jacks.

58'

Kyle Baillie leaves the field.

58'

Kaleb Geiger comes on for New England Free Jacks.

56'

John Roy Jenkinson leaves the field.

56'

Mason Koch comes on for New England Free Jacks.

56'

Andrew Quattrin leaves the field.

56'

Foster Dewitt comes on for New England Free Jacks.

56'

Kyle Ciquera leaves the field.

56'

Julian Roberts comes on for NOLA Gold.

56'

Harley Wheeler leaves the field.

56'

Reece Botha comes on for NOLA Gold.

56'

Rodney Iona leaves the field.

56'

Maciu Koroi comes on for NOLA Gold.

56'

Malcolm May leaves the field.

56'

Fintan Coleman comes on for NOLA Gold.

56'

Callum Botchar leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Jayson Potroz adds the points for New England Free Jacks.

56'

Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti comes on.

52'

John Poland comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jayson Potroz kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Reece MacDonald to score the try.

50'

What a run here by Reece MacDonald as they get over the gainline!

50'

John Poland sets up the try.

50'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Matthew Harmon getting some game time.

47'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Jarred Adams being replaced.

47'

Jonah Mau'u 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.

41'

Fabulous play by NOLA Gold has led to Augusto Bohme being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

NOLA Gold sub Malcolm May comes onto the field.

37'

Fintan Coleman departs for NOLA Gold.

37'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Wayne van der Bank scores from close range.

32'

John Poland sets up the try.

32'

Jonah Mau'u comes on for NOLA Gold.

31'

Maciu Koroi leaves the field.

31'

Fintan Coleman comes on.

25'

Malcolm May comes off.

25'

Conversion

Rodney Iona makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Jordan Jackson-Hope goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Jackson-Hope bursts through to advance the NOLA Gold attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Luke Campbell.

22'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Maciu Koroi getting some game time.

21'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Jonah Mau'u being replaced.

21'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Rodney Iona as they hook it left.

20'

Conversion

Rodney Iona converts the try.

14'

Try

What a kick! Taniela Filimone takes full advantage to score for NOLA Gold.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Taniela Filimone took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Rodney Iona is finished off with a try.

13'

NOLA Gold sub Malcolm May comes onto the field.

12'

Sam Klimkowski departs for NOLA Gold.

12'

Rodney Iona steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

12'

Sam Klimkowski comes on for NOLA Gold.

Malcolm May leaves the field.

Yellow Card

Isaac Salmon (NOLA Gold) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New England Free Jacks v NOLA Gold 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 16th March 2024, 11:00am PDT 
  
 Veterans Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New England Free Jacks win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

31%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Botha

83'

27 - 21

Jackson-Hope

82'

27 - 19

Potroz

27 - 14

77'

LeSage

25 - 14

76'

Potroz

20 - 14

64'

Potroz

17 - 14

56'

Potroz

14 - 14

51'

MacDonald

12 - 14

50'

Half Time

Potroz

7 - 14

33'

van der Bank

5 - 14

32'

Iona

23'

0 - 14

Jackson-Hope

22'

0 - 12

Iona

14'

0 - 7

Filimone

13'

0 - 5

Salmon

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

New England Free Jacks

NOLA Gold

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Defence Profile

New England Free Jacks

NOLA Gold

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

46%

3-6 secs

27%

34%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

New England Free Jacks vs NOLA Gold Kick Off Times & TV Channel

New England Free Jacks face off against NOLA Gold in Major League Rugby Round 3 on Sat 16th March 2024 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 11:00 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.

Table Standings

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

New England Free Jacks vs NOLA Gold Squads

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