Seattle Seawolves

27 - 24

Full Time

New England Free Jacks

New England Free Jacks vs Seattle Seawolves

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Siaosi Mahoni comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

80'

Devin Short leaves the field.

80'

Brock Gallagher comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

80'

Juan Philip Smith leaves the field.

80'

Seattle Seawolves go for goal with Rodney Iona taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

Malacchi Esdale goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malacchi Esdale bursts through to advance the Seattle Seawolves attack.

78'

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

78'

Malacchi Esdale comes on.

77'

Duncan Matthews comes off.

77'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti getting some game time.

74'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Lennon being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and David Busby took full advantage.

72'

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

71'

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

71'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with David Busby coming on.

68'

Seattle Seawolves make a substitution with Eddie Fouche coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Killian Coghlan took full advantage.

66'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Kaipono Kayoshi coming on.

66'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Wian Conradie coming off.

66'

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

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Huw Taylor goes through the gap.

64'

Seattle Seawolves sub Dewald Kotze comes onto the field.

60'

Kerron van Vuuren departs for Seattle Seawolves.

60'

Seattle Seawolves sub Dewald Donald comes onto the field.

60'

Cameron Orr departs for Seattle Seawolves.

60'

New England Free Jacks sub Foster Dewitt comes onto the field.

60'

Tevita Sole departs for New England Free Jacks.

60'

New England Free Jacks sub Jack Reeves comes onto the field.

60'

Faletoi Peni departs for New England Free Jacks.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Jeronimo Gomez Vara goes through the gap.

59'

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

57'

Isaia Lotawa comes on for Seattle Seawolves.

55'

Malembe Mpofu leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Lauina Futi as they get over the gainline!

53'

More power was needed in that penalty goal attempt by Jayson Potroz as it drops short.

50'

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

49'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Piers Von Dadelszen being replaced.

49'

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

49'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua being replaced.

49'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Mason Pedersen getting some game time.

47'

Seattle Seawolves decide to make a substitution, with Juan Pablo Zeiss being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Rodney Iona adds the two points for Seattle Seawolves.

47'

Try

A clever kick there by Seattle Seawolves allows Mika Kruse to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

46'

Mika Kruse makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

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

44'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Brock Webster coming off.

44'

Yellow Card

Harrison Boyle (New England Free Jacks) is shown a yellow card

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Simon-Peter Toleafoa as they go over the white wash for a try.

28'

Trouble here as Simon-Peter Toleafoa breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Simon-Peter Toleafoa breaches the defence.

28'

The conversion is on its way from Eddie Fouche but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Divan Rossouw scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Divan Rossouw breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

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

26'

Eddie Fouche curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Seattle Seawolves is finished off by Cameron Orr

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Orr bursts through to advance the Seattle Seawolves attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Lauina Futi.

22'

Yellow Card

Faletoi Peni (New England Free Jacks) is shown a yellow card

20'

Eddie Fouche has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Cameron Orr places the ball down for the try.

13'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz converts the try.

11'

Try

Joe Johnston scores the try from close range.

10'

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

Conversion

Jayson Potroz has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Simon-Peter Toleafoa

The defensive line has been broken as Simon-Peter Toleafoa goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jayson Potroz.

The defensive line has been broken as Divan Rossouw goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Seattle Seawolves v New England Free Jacks 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 8th March 2025, 07:00pm PST 
  
 Starfire Stadium 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Chris Assmus

Points Flow Chart

Seattle Seawolves win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Esdale

27 - 24

78'

Iona

22 - 24

47'

Kruse

20 - 24

46'

Boyle

42'

15 - 24

Half Time

Potroz

29'

15 - 24

Toleafoa

28'

15 - 22

Rossouw

15 - 17

26'

Potroz

26'

10 - 17

Orr

10 - 14

22'

Peni

20'

5 - 14

Orr

5 - 14

13'

Potroz

11'

0 - 14

Johnston

10'

0 - 12

Potroz

0 - 7

Toleafoa

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Seattle Seawolves

New England Free Jacks

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Defence Profile

Seattle Seawolves

New England Free Jacks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

52%

3-6 secs

28%

30%

6+ secs

12%

18%

Rucks Won

Seattle Seawolves vs New England Free Jacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Seattle Seawolves face off against New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby Round 4 on Sat 8th March 2025 at Starfire Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00 and is broadcast on TheRugbyNetwork. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST on TheRugbyNetwork, 16:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST on The Rugby Network in Australia and 19:00 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 just 4 places in the league table with New England Free Jacks in 2nd and Seattle Seawolves in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Seattle Seawolves vs New England Free Jacks Squads

The official squads for Seattle Seawolves 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.