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The New England Free Jacks are a professional rugby team. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, they are a member of the Major League Rugby.

New England Free Jacks: Meet the 2026 Draft Class

August 27, 2026 - The Free Jacks came out of Thursday's 2026 MLR Collegiate Draft with three additions who bring speed, physicality, and versatility to the roster. Here's a closer look at each new pick. Owen Clarke - Back Row The Pick Owen Clarke's path to the Free Jacks is anything but conventional. A two-way athlete who spent his college years as a Division I football player before pivoting back to rugby, Clarke brings rare physical tools to New England: a hard-charging running style, big-play athleticism, and strong tackling and s... Full Story

Free Jacks Abroad: NPC Round 1 Recap and Weekend Preview

August 10, 2026 - While New England's offseason continues, six Free Jacks are already back in action on the other side of the world. As the 2026 Bunnings NPC kicked off across New Zealand last weekend, Tayne Hemopo, Reuben Palmer, Filipe Vakasiuola, Sione Tupou, Joe Johnston, and Nathan Salmon all took the field for their home provinces. Between them, they cover three provinces, three position groups, and one very intriguing collision course. Here's how round one went, and what's coming up this weekend. TAYNE HEMOPO HELPS TASMAN SURVIVE... Full Story

Oscar Lennon Returns to Bristol Bears Following Standout Season with the Free Jacks

August 5, 2026 - Oscar Lennon is heading back to England. On August 5th, 2026, Bristol Bears announced that the Welsh scrum-half is returning to the club for the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season after a successful season with the Free Jacks The US-eligible Lennon, who qualifies through his Ohio-born father, arrived in New England as a deadline-day signing on May 29th, 2024, joining fellow Bristol product Toby Fricker and New Zealand flanker Jed Melvin as reinforcements ahead of that year's playoff push. It proved to be perfect timing. Lennon mad... Full Story

New England Free Jacks Re-Sign Head Coach Ryan Martin and General Manager Todd Thornley as the Club Seek Return to the Top of Major League Rugby

July 31, 2026 - With the 2026 season in the rearview, the three-time Major League Rugby (MLR) champions have set course for the future by re-signing Ryan Martin as head coach and Todd Thornley as general manager. Now in the position of challenger to a new MLR shield holder, the pair are eager to return the Free Jacks back to the top of America's highest level of professional rugby. "I'm highly motivated to keep chasing success with this team. We've built something special together, and I believe the continuity within our management gr... Full Story

• New England Free Jacks: Meet the 2026 Draft Class - August 27, 2026
  
• Free Jacks Abroad: NPC Round 1 Recap and Weekend Preview - August 10, 2026
  
• Oscar Lennon Returns to Bristol Bears Following Standout Season with the Free Jacks - August 5, 2026
  
• New England Free Jacks Re-Sign Head Coach Ryan Martin and General Manager Todd Thornley as the Club Seek Return to the Top of Major League Rugby - July 31, 2026
  
• New England Tops Anthem RC - May 24, 2026
  
• All Today's News

New England Free Jacks celebrate the Major League Rugby Championship
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League: Major League Rugby
Home: Boston, Massachusetts
Class: Rugby
Website: New England Free Jacks site
Schedule: Full New England Free Jacks Schedule

Sun., Jun 7	L	Chicago 35 at New England 19	Final
Sun., May 31	W	New England 36 at Seattle 28	Final
Sat., May 23	W	New England 20 at Carolina 7	Final
Sun., May 17	L	New England 23 at DC 24	Final
Sat., May 9	W	California 21 at New England 26	Final
Sun., May 3	L	Seattle 27 at New England 11	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full New England Free Jacks Schedule and Results

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• VIDEO: Will Hooley Takes Us Inside the New England Free Jacks' Incoming Draft Class - MLR YouTube (September 11)
  
• VIDEO: Why this College Football Star Chose Rugby - MLR YouTube (September 6)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: Anthem RC vs. New England: Week 9 2026: Major League Rugby: Free Jacks Ice It Late - MLR YouTube (September 3)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: New England vs. California: Week 7 2026: Major League Rugby: 100th Free Jacks' Game - MLR YouTube (August 24)
  
• VIDEO: Electric in the Stadium and the Studio During #MLRChampionship - MLR YouTube (August 4)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: New England vs Seattle: Week 6: MLR 2026: Yellow Cards. a Comeback: Coffee Cup - MLR YouTube (August 3)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: New England vs Anthem RC: Week 5: MLR 2026: Can Free Jacks Get in the Win Column? - MLR YouTube (July 27)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: Chicago vs New England: Week 4: MLR 2026: First Pro Rugby Match in Nashville - MLR YouTube (July 22)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: California Legion vs New England Free Jacks: Week 2: MLR 2026 - MLR YouTube (July 8)
  
• VIDEO: The Game That Could'Ve Changed Everything: Chicago vs New England: Week 11 Full Match: #MLR2026 - MLR YouTube (June 10)
  
• VIDEO: SUNDAY NIGHT RUGBY: Coffee Cup: Seattle vs New England: Week 10: MLR 2026: Match Replay - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: Coffee Cup: Seattle SeaWolves vs New England Free Jacks: Down to the Wire: Week 10 Highlights - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
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