Utah Warriors

26 - 24

Full Time

New England Free Jacks

New England Free Jacks vs Utah Warriors

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Commentary

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

80'

Zion Going comes on.

75'

Caleb Makene comes off.

75'

Jeremiah Noaese comes on.

75'

Lance Williams comes off.

75'

Penalty Goal

Joel Hodgson kicks the penalty.

75'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Holden Yungert coming on.

68'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with John Poland coming off.

68'

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

66'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Conor Keys coming off.

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Jesse Parete took full advantage.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Tu’avao goes through the gap.

59'

Cameron Davidowicz comes on for New England Free Jacks.

59'

Joe Johnston leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Joel Hodgson adds the points for Utah Warriors.

58'

What a run here by Paula Balekana as they get over the gainline!

53'

Takaji Young Yen comes on.

50'

Angus MacLellan comes off.

50'

Chad Gough comes on.

50'

Joey Backe comes off.

50'

Olive Kilifi comes on.

50'

Franco van den Berg comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

47'

Try

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

46'

Spellbinding play by Wayne van der Bank is finished off with a try.

46'

Wayne van der Bank makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Joey Backe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

45'

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

45'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Kianu Kereru-Symes getting some game time.

45'

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

45'

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

45'

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

45'

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

44'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with Connor Burns coming on.

43'

Utah Warriors make a substitution with Paul Lasike coming off.

43'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Connor McLeod being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Utah Warriors sub Calvin Whiting comes onto the field.

38'

Joseph Mano departs for Utah Warriors.

38'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Onehunga Havili being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Utah Warriors sub Saia Uhila comes onto the field.

36'

Jamie Lane departs for Utah Warriors.

36'

Utah Warriors go for goal with Joel Hodgson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Utah Warriors is finished off by Mika Kruse, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Mika Kruse being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Joel Hodgson sets up the try.

34'

Yellow Card

Conor Keys (New England Free Jacks) is shown a yellow card

33'

Isaac Olson comes on for New England Free Jacks.

32'

Mitch Wilson leaves the field.

32'

Jesse Parete comes on.

29'

Semisi Paea comes off.

29'

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 Jayson Potroz is finished off with a try.

28'

Joel Hodgson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

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

25'

Trouble here as Joseph Mano breaches the defence.

25'

Bailey Wilson played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

21'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Utah Warriors is finished off by Onehunga Havili

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Joseph Mano took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Jayson Potroz kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Joel Hodgson has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Utah Warriors v New England Free Jacks 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 31st March 2023, 06:30pm PDT 
  
 Zions Bank Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Utah Warriors win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

43%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodgson

26 - 24

75'

Hodgson

23 - 24

58'

Potroz

47'

20 - 24

Olson

46'

20 - 22

Half Time

Kruse

20 - 17

34'

Keys

33'

15 - 17

Potroz

29'

15 - 17

Balekana

28'

15 - 15

Mano

15 - 10

25'

Potroz

23'

10 - 10

Conradie

21'

10 - 8

Hodgson

10 - 3

18'

Havili

8 - 3

16'

Potroz

3 - 3

Hodgson

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

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Utah Warriors vs New England Free Jacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Utah Warriors face off against New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby Round 7 on Fri 31st March 2023 at Zions Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:30. In South Africa it’s at 03:30 SAST, 14:30 NZST in New Zealand, 12:30 AEST in Australia and 18:30 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 3 places in the league table with New England Free Jacks in 2nd and Utah Warriors in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Utah Warriors vs New England Free Jacks Squads

The official squads for Utah Warriors 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.