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Seawolves Dominate Legion to Advance to 2022 Western Conference Final

June 13, 2022 - Major League Rugby (MLR)
Seattle Seawolves News Release


(TUKWILA, WASHINGTON) - The #2 Seattle Seawolves hosted the #3 San Diego Legion for a 7:00 PM PT kick off of the 2022 Western Conference Semifinal at Starfire Stadium. After a second competition update that sanctioned the Los Angeles Giltinis and eliminated them from 2022 competition, Seattle was now in a unique position to host the Western Conference Semifinal as Houston bumped up into the #1 seed. The Seawolves showcased strategic kicking, set piece success, and tough defense to put the match away. 43-19, Seattle.

- Seattle continues to be San Diego's lone hurdle towards post-season success, defeating them in the 2018 semifinal, 2019 final, and 2022 Western Conference Semifinal

- Scoring was dispersed across four tries (two backs and two forwards) and a 100% accuracy rating from Alatimu off the tee for 21 points in

- Seawolves advance to the next round of playoffs in the Western Conference Final

TRIES:

Prop Sam Matenga (11')

Fullback Duncan Matthews (19')

Flanker Travis Larsen (62')

Wing Ross Neal (67')

CONVERSIONS:

Flyhalf AJ Alatimu - 3/3

PENALTIES:

Flyhalf AJ Alatimu - 5/5

The Seawolves will travel to Western Conference #1 Houston SaberCats for their third meeting of the season in the 2022 Western Conference Final. Kick off will be at 4:00 PM PDT at AVEVA Stadium on Saturday, June 18 broadcast live on FS2 and streamed on The Rugby Network. Fans can join Seawolves players and fans for prizes, food, and giveaways at our official viewing party at Bill Baroo's Smokehouse in Tukwila.



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