New England Free Jacks

36 - 27

Full Time

Utah Warriors

New England Free Jacks vs Utah Warriors

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Onehunga Havili bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kieran McClea bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Makene bursts through to advance the Utah Warriors attack.

76'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Povey getting some game time.

73'

Utah Warriors decide to make a substitution, with Jesse Hamilton being replaced.

73'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Le Roux Malan getting some game time.

72'

New England Free Jacks decide to make a substitution, with Ben LeSage being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Setaleki Baker scores the try from close range.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Paula Balekana goes through the gap.

66'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Mitchell Jacobson coming on.

65'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Piers Von Dadelszen coming off.

65'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Foster Dewitt coming on.

65'

New England Free Jacks make a substitution with Andrew Quattrin coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Utah Warriors supporters go wild as Joel Hodgson successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Utah Warriors are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with John Dupree touching down.

62'

New England Free Jacks sub Jackson Thiebes comes onto the field.

60'

Kyle Baillie departs for New England Free Jacks.

60'

New England Free Jacks sub Setaleki Baker comes onto the field.

60'

Martin Sigren departs for New England Free Jacks.

60'

Utah Warriors sub John Dupree comes onto the field.

60'

Kalisi Moli departs for Utah Warriors.

60'

Utah Warriors sub Tonga Kofe comes onto the field.

60'

Paul Mullen departs for Utah Warriors.

60'

Utah Warriors sub Louis Conradie comes onto the field.

60'

Saia Uhila departs for Utah Warriors.

60'

New England Free Jacks sub Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti comes onto the field.

60'

Holden Yungert departs for New England Free Jacks.

60'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

New England Free Jacks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jed Melvin touching down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Jed Melvin goes through the gap.

60'

What a run here by Jayson Potroz as they get over the gainline!

58'

Cole Keith comes on.

51'

John Roy Jenkinson comes off.

51'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai comes on.

51'

Kyle Ciquera comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Joel Hodgson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Onehunga Havili comes on.

50'

Thomas Tu'avao comes off.

50'

Franco van den Berg comes on.

50'

Emerson Prior comes off.

50'

Nic Souchon comes on.

50'

Tuvere Vugakoto comes off.

50'

Jayson Potroz makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

New England Free Jacks go for goal with Jayson Potroz taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

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

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Yellow Card

Frank Lochore (Utah Warriors) is shown a yellow card

39'

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

38'

Fabulous play by Utah Warriors has led to Michael Manson being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

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

34'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

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

29'

Spellbinding play by Holden Yungert is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Caleb Makene scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Caleb Makene breaches the defence.

25'

Joel Hodgson played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz converts the try.

19'

Try

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

18'

Utah Warriors sub Lopeti Aisea comes onto the field.

11'

Zion Going departs for Utah Warriors.

11'

Conversion

Joel Hodgson converts the try.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Michael Manson leads to a try for Utah Warriors

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Manson took full advantage.

Joel Hodgson played a key part in that try.

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

  
 New England Free Jacks v Utah Warriors 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sun 16th June 2024, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Veterans Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New England Free Jacks win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

47%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

Possession Last 10 min

77%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Potroz

36 - 27

70'

Baker

34 - 27

69'

Hodgson

63'

29 - 27

Dupree

62'

29 - 25

Potroz

29 - 20

60'

Melvin

27 - 20

60'

Hodgson

51'

22 - 20

Melvin

22 - 17

43'

Half Time

Lochore

39'

17 - 17

Potroz

17 - 17

30'

Potroz

15 - 17

29'

Hodgson

26'

10 - 17

Makene

25'

10 - 15

Potroz

10 - 10

19'

Melvin

8 - 10

18'

Hodgson

10'

3 - 10

Manson

3 - 8

Potroz

3 - 3

Hodgson

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

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Attack Profile

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Utah Warriors

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Defence Profile

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Utah Warriors

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

45%

3-6 secs

23%

40%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

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

New England Free Jacks face off against Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby Round 16 on Sun 16th June 2024 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on TheRugbyNetwork. 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 6 places in the league table with Utah Warriors in 3rd and New England Free Jacks in 9th as such Utah Warriors are favourites on paper.

New England Free Jacks vs Utah Warriors Squads

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