Rugby New York

18 - 33

Full Time

New England Free Jacks

New England Free Jacks vs Rugby New York

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Jayson Potroz makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

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

77'

Taniela Filimone comes on.

76'

Mitch Wilson comes off.

76'

Jayson Potroz takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Ed Fidow took full advantage.

69'

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

66'

Rugby New York make a substitution with Eamonn Matthews coming on.

66'

Rugby New York make a substitution with Connor Buckley coming off.

66'

Rugby New York make a substitution with Hamish Dalzell coming on.

66'

Rugby New York make a substitution with Nate Brakeley coming off.

66'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Sam Fischli coming on.

65'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Semisi Paea coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The New England Free Jacks supporters go wild as Jayson Potroz successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Rugby New York sub Tevita Langi comes onto the field.

62'

Chance Wenglewski departs for Rugby New York.

62'

Rugby New York sub Kaleb Geiger comes onto the field.

62'

Dylan Fawsitt departs for Rugby New York.

62'

New England Free Jacks sub Holden Yungert comes onto the field.

61'

John Poland departs for New England Free Jacks.

61'

Penalty Goal

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

61'

Jason Emery comes on for Rugby New York.

59'

Teihorangi Walden leaves the field.

59'

Joseph Basser comes on for Rugby New York.

59'

Pago Haini leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Wayne van der Bank from scoring as they record the try for New England Free Jacks.

56'

John Poland played a key part in that try.

56'

Sam Davies comes on for Rugby New York.

55'

Nic Mayhew leaves the field.

55'

Mitchell Jacobson comes on.

52'

Cameron Davidowicz comes off.

52'

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

49'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Cole Keith being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

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

49'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Quattrin being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Sam Windsor adds the two points for Rugby New York.

47'

Try

The Rugby New York maul march their way over the white wash for Kara Pryor to touch down.

46'

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

42'

Try

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

41'

Jayson Potroz played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Rugby New York go for goal with Sam Windsor taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

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

41'

Quinn Ngawati makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Connor Buckley played a key part in that try.

41'

Penalty Goal

Sam Windsor has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Fabulous play by Rugby New York has led to Ed Fidow being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Rugby New York has led to Nicholas Feakes being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by New England Free Jacks ends with a try for Paula Balekana.

28'

Trouble here as Paula Balekana breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by John Poland is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Ben LeSage breaches the defence.

27'

Jayson Potroz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

22'

Try

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

21'

That's a great try assist by John Poland.

21'

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

20'

Penalty Goal

Sam Windsor does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Quinn Ngawati took full advantage.

15'

Yellow Card

Kara Pryor (Rugby New York) is shown a yellow card

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben LeSage took full advantage.

Quinn Ngawati comes on.

Andrew Coe comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Wayne van der Bank goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rugby New York v New England Free Jacks 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 19th March 2023, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Mt Vernon Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New England Free Jacks win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

16%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Potroz

80'

18 - 33

Potroz

65'

18 - 30

Potroz

61'

18 - 27

Potroz

57'

18 - 24

van der Bank

56'

18 - 22

Windsor

18 - 17

47'

Pryor

16 - 17

46'

Balekana

41'

11 - 17

Half Time

Ngawati

11 - 12

41'

Windsor

6 - 12

37'

Potroz

29'

3 - 12

Balekana

28'

3 - 10

Davidowicz

21'

3 - 5

Windsor

3 - 0

17'

Pryor

0 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

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Rugby New York vs New England Free Jacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rugby New York face off against New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby Round 5 on Sun 19th March 2023 at Mt Vernon Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 4 places in the league table with New England Free Jacks in 2nd and Rugby New York in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Rugby New York vs New England Free Jacks Squads

The official squads for Rugby New York 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.