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SeaWolves Punch Ticket to Playoffs, Take Down Los Angeles on the Road

June 5, 2022 - Major League Rugby (MLR)
Seattle Seawolves News Release


(TUKWILA, WASHINGTON) - The Seattle Seawolves traveled to Los Angeles (11-4) for a 3:00 PM PT kick off at Lose Angeles Memorial Coliseum. After a competition update that sanctioned Austin Gilgronis enough to disqualify them from playoffs, Seattle was now in a unique position to advance to playoffs with a win or from a losing bonus point paired with four-try bonus point. The Seawolves withstood the defending Major League Rugby Champions at home to advance to the Western Conference semi-final. 35-27, Seattle.

- Sound decision-making and discipline propelled the Seawolves to victory

- Scoring was dispersed acrossed four tries (t¬¬hree backs and one forwards) and an 85% accuracy rating from Alatimu off the tee for 15 points

- Seawolves advance to their third playoff series out of four in Major League Rugby's history, becoming the first Club to do so

TRIES:

Wing Lauina Futi (15')

Wing Martin Iosefo (30')

Hooker James Malcolm (55')

Fullback Duncan Matthews (71')

CONVERSIONS:

Flyhalf AJ Alatimu - 3/3

PENALTIES:

Flyhalf AJ Alatimu - 3/4

The Seawolves will travel to Western Conference #2 Houston SaberCats for their third meeting of the 2022 season in the Western Conference semi-final. Kick off will be at 6:00 PM PT at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday, June 12 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.



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