Category: Free Jacks
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New England Free Jacks beat RUNY in first MLR game
The Free Jacks kicked off their debut game in the MLR playing into a strong wind which the Sam Boyd Stadium provided little to no shelter. The wind was to be a deciding factor in the Free Jacks gaining momentum and accumulating a 22-7 lead at the end of the first half. Mitch Wilson will…
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Tadhg Leader: “The opportunity to wear the US jersey last year was amazing”
In what has been an eventful rugby journey to date starting with his home club Connacht before moving to Italy and now the US with the New England Free Jacks, it’s fair to say Tadhg Leader has never shied away from a challenge. Below Tadhg speaks about his and the Free Jacks ambitions in their…
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New England Free Jacks sign Sam Beard
The New England Free Jacks have just announced the signing of Canterbury center Sam Beard. Beard will join up with the Free Jacks for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Most recently Beard has played with Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup, however he also brings with him experience playing in Super Rugby and the Pro…
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Kensuke Hatakeyama joins New England Free Jacks
The Free Jacks have acquired the services of Japan’s most capped front row forward Kensuke Hatakeyama. The experienced Japan international brings a wealth of experience with him to the Boston outfit, having racked up 78 caps for the Cherry Blossoms making him the 4th most capped Japanese international of all time. Speaking about the move…
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New England Free Jacks Announce Union Point Stadium as Home Field
The New England Free Jacks today announced that they will play their home games for the 2020 MLR season at Union Point Stadium. Both the Free Jacks and the Union Point complex are working to build a stadium, seating and entertainment infrastructure which will surround the World Rugby certified all weather field. Free Jacks co-founder…
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New England Free Jacks announce roster for 2020 season
Boston’s first ever professional rugby team will take part in the 2020 season of the MLR with their roster being announced last week. The Free Jacks hosted the Cara Cup pre season tournament in March which saw them host the A sides of the 4 Irish provinces. The Cara Cup was a great initiative and…
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Owen Hundt: “Getting an opportunity to play for the Free Jacks is something special”
Owen Hundt is a flanker for the New England Free Jacks and a man of massive talent and ambition. Owen recently played in the Free Jacks team that recently hosted the Cara Cup. Below Owen talks about life at the Free Jacks, his ambitions in a Free Jacks jersey and the upcoming season in the…
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Cara Cup Concludes
The Cara Cup concluded this weekend in Harvard’s Mignone Field. Leinster A were the travelling team this week as they took on the New England Free Jacks. The game ended 55-12 to Leinster A in what was a tough game for the New England Free Jacks. Much like Leinster’s senior side, there is a wealth…
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Connacht Eagles off to a flier in the Cara Cup
The much anticipated Cara Cup kicked off last weekend. The Free jacks play host to all four of the Irish provinces ‘A sides’ as they prepare to join the MLR next season. The opening game took place last Saturday as the Free jacks played host to the Connacht Eagles. Connacht Eagles had settled in well…
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New England Free Jacks host Irish Provinces
The NE Free Jacks play host this spring to all 4 provinces development teams who will compete in the inaugural Cara Cup. The newly announced tournament sees New England’s first ever professional team compete against the 4 Irish provinces development squads with the provinces also competing against each other. This is a great opportunity to…
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