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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.

'It Is a Privilege' - Paula Balekana on his MLR Player of the Year Campaign with New England

July 31, 2025 - Written By Joe Harvey Paula Balekana was in the form of his life in 2025. The wing scored 15 tries, of which two came against the Houston SaberCats in the 28-22 Championship Final win, for the New England Free Jacks as the team claimed a third Shield in as many years and wrote themselves into America's history books. In the month after his two tries at Centreville Bank Stadium, the 32-year-old Fijian had been voted by a panel of MLR media, referees, and stats specialists as the competition's Player of the Year. ... Full Story

New England Free Jacks' Paula Balekana Receives Player of the Year Award Presented by SportsBreaks

July 21, 2025 - In the 2025 Major League Rugby season, Paula Balekana cemented his status as one of the league's most electrifying finishers, earning Player of the Year honors, presented by SportsBreaks, after a campaign full of highlight-reel moments and unmatched consistency. The 32-year-old Fijian wing was a try-scoring machine for the New England Free Jacks, touching down 15 times in just 14 appearances, marking the second time since his 2022 arrival that he's reached that total in a season. But this time, he did it in 14 matches, in... Full Story

'We Recruit for Character and Train for Skill' - How New England Locked up a Three-Peat in Rhode Island

June 29, 2025 - Written by Joe Harvey On Saturday afternoon, the New England Free Jacks wrote another fresh chapter in the history books. With a 28-22 win over the Houston SaberCats in the Major League Rugby Championship, the team lifted the Shield for an unprecedented third straight year. Paula Balekana was sent over the try line twice in the success at Centreville Bank Stadium, while Sam Caird also got on the scoresheet, and Dan Hollinshead gathered 13 points from the boot. This hat-trick of domestic dominance underlined a Mas... Full Story

New England Secure Three-Peat with 28-22 Victory over Houston

June 28, 2025 - Written by Joe Harvey The New England Free Jacks secured a Major League Rugby treble thanks to a 28-22 win over the Houston SaberCats in the Championship Final. Flying Fijian wing Paula Balekana scored a brace of tries, while Sam Caird also dotted down and their fly-half, Dan Hollinshead, got 13 points from the kicking tee. It is a monumental feat for Ryan Martin's team who have secured the USA's first three-peat in 23 years. There was a ferocious roar at Centreville Bank Stadium when AJ Alatimu kicked the game o... Full Story

• 'It Is a Privilege' - Paula Balekana on his MLR Player of the Year Campaign with New England - July 31, 2025
  
• New England Free Jacks' Paula Balekana Receives Player of the Year Award Presented by SportsBreaks - July 21, 2025
  
• 'We Recruit for Character and Train for Skill' - How New England Locked up a Three-Peat in Rhode Island - June 29, 2025
  
• New England Secure Three-Peat with 28-22 Victory over Houston - June 28, 2025
  
• Jed Melvin Recounts Championship Final Glory and Returning to New England - March 2, 2025
  
• 'I Would Not be Shocked' - Wayne Van Der Bank on Free Jacks Three-Peat Credentials - January 25, 2025
  
• Reece MacDonald Named Major League Rugby Back of the Year - August 18, 2024
  
• Junior Gafa Named 2024 Major League Rugby Rookie of the Year - August 17, 2024
  
• Scott Mathie Named 2024 Major League Rugby Coach of the Year - August 16, 2024
  
• 2024 Major League Rugby Player of the Year - Wayne Van Der Bank - August 14, 2024
  
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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

Sat., Jun 28	W	Houston 22 at New England 28 (Championship; Pawtucket, RI)	Final
Sat., Jun 21	W	Chicago 20 at New England 21 (Playoff)	Final
Sun., Jun 15	W	Miami 10 at New England 32 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Jun 7	W	New England 21 at NOLA 17	Final
Sun., Jun 1	W	Seattle 30 at New England 37	Final
Sat., May 24	L	DC 20 at New England 17	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: 2025 Major League Rugby Championship Highlight Recap: New England Free Jacks vs Houston SaberCats - MLR YouTube (July 23)
  
• VIDEO: @sportsbreakscom Player of the Year, @paulabalekana4353 @TheNewEnglandFreeJacks - MLR YouTube (July 21)
  
• VIDEO: HUGBY @TheNewEnglandFreeJacks' Pono Kayoshi & @looseheadz Spread Special Message #mlrchampionship - MLR YouTube (July 17)
  
• Major League Rugby: Five takeaways as Free Jacks match La Lakers feat - MLR Planet Rugby (June 29)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England vs Houston: 2025 MLR Championship - MLR YouTube (June 29)
  
• Free Jacks 28, SaberCats 22: New England wins third straight MLR title - MLR Boston Globe (June 29)
  
• Free Jacks back on top - MLR Boston Herald (June 29)
  
• Canada contingent helps New England to its third straight Major League Rugby title - MLR Hamilton Spectator (June 28)
  
• VIDEO: MLR Championship Pregame Show - MLR YouTube (June 27)
  
• New England Free Jacks seek third straight MLR title - MLR Boston Globe (June 27)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England vs Chicago: Eastern Conference Finals - MLR YouTube (June 23)
  
• Free Jacks stun Hounds with 17-point comeback win to advance to MLR Finals - MLR NBC Boston (June 22)
  
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