San Diego Legion

24 - 25

Full Time

New England Free Jacks

New England Free Jacks vs San Diego Legion

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

77'

Try

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

76'

John Poland played a key part in that try.

75'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Chris Turori getting some game time.

70'

San Diego Legion decide to make a substitution, with Tupou Ma'afu-Afungia being replaced.

70'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Cameron Davidowicz coming on.

68'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Joe Johnston coming off.

68'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Josh Henderson as they hook it left.

66'

New England Free Jacks sub Zach Bastres comes onto the field.

61'

Mitch Wilson departs for New England Free Jacks.

61'

San Diego Legion sub Josh Henderson comes onto the field.

61'

Will Hooley departs for San Diego Legion.

61'

Conversion

The San Diego Legion supporters go wild as Will Hooley successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by San Diego Legion leads to a try for Nate Augspurger

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Nate Augspurger goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Christian Poidevin is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Marcel Brache goes through the gap.

58'

Shilo Klein comes on for San Diego Legion.

57'

Sama Malolo leaves the field.

57'

Sam Fischli comes on for New England Free Jacks.

55'

Semisi Paea leaves the field.

55'

Cole Keith comes on.

52'

Joel Hintz comes off.

52'

Mills Sanerivi comes on.

52'

Andrew Quattrin comes off.

52'

Kyle Ciquera comes on.

52'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes off.

52'

Michael Smith comes on.

52'

David Tameilau comes off.

52'

What a run here by Wian Conradie as they get over the gainline!

51'

Reece MacDonald makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz adds the two points for New England Free Jacks.

45'

Try

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

44'

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

44'

Malan Le Roux makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Chris Baumann coming on.

43'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Luke Green coming off.

43'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Isaac Ross coming on.

43'

San Diego Legion make a substitution with Ben Grant coming off.

43'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Will Hooley kicks the penalty.

41'

Trouble here as Tomas Aoake breaches the defence.

31'

Semisi Paea comes on.

29'

Sam Fischli comes off.

29'

Conversion

Will Hooley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Nate Augspurger as they go over the white wash for a try.

28'

Trouble here as Nate Augspurger breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Ma'a Nonu is finished off with a try.

28'

More power was needed in that drop goal attempt by Ma'a Nonu as it drops short.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nate Augspurger bursts through to advance the San Diego Legion attack.

25'

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

21'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Paea being replaced.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Grant bursts through to advance the San Diego Legion attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Jayson Potroz does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Jayson Potroz took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Mike Te'o took full advantage.

14'

Penalty Goal

Jayson Potroz makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Conversion

Will Hooley converts the try.

10'

Try

Christian Poidevin scores the try from close range.

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Poidevin took full advantage.

Richard Judd played a key part in that try.

Nathan Sylvia comes on for San Diego Legion.

Faka'osi Pifeleti leaves the field.

Conversion

Jayson Potroz has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Mitchell Jacobson

The defensive line has been broken as Mitchell Jacobson goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 San Diego Legion v New England Free Jacks 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 8th July 2023, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 SeatGeek Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New England Free Jacks win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Le Roux

76'

24 - 25

Hooley

24 - 20

61'

Augspurger

22 - 20

60'

Potroz

45'

17 - 20

Balekana

44'

17 - 18

Half Time

Hooley

17 - 13

41'

Hooley

14 - 13

29'

Augspurger

12 - 13

28'

Potroz

17'

7 - 13

Potroz

13'

7 - 10

Hooley

7 - 7

10'

Poidevin

5 - 7

Potroz

0 - 7

Jacobson

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

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Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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San Diego Legion vs New England Free Jacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

San Diego Legion face off against New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby Final on Sat 8th July 2023 at SeatGeek Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 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 1 place in the league table with New England Free Jacks in 1st and San Diego Legion in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

San Diego Legion vs New England Free Jacks Squads

The official squads for San Diego Legion 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.