Sunday, June 29, 2025

2025 MLR Season Recap

Photo Credit: Major League Rugby

 

By Zane Miller

On Saturday, July 28th, 2025, the New England Free Jacks defeated the Houston SaberCats 28-22 in the 2025 MLR Final to win the seventh championship in Major League Rugby history. It was the third championship for the Free Jacks franchise (all of which won consecutively), as Free Jacks back Brock Webster won the MLR Final MVP Award. The match was held at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Free Jacks back Paula Balekana scored the most tries during the season with 15, while Chicago Hounds back Chris Hilsenbeck had the most total points on the season with 109.

Out of playoffs: San Diego Legion (8-8, .500), New Orleans Gold (4-12, .250), Anthem Rugby Carolina (0-16, .000)

Out in first round: Rugby FC Los Angeles (L 27-21 to SaberCats), Old Glory DC (L 27-16 to Hounds), Seattle Seawolves (L 23-21 to Warriors), Miami Sharks (L 32-10 to Free Jacks)

Out in second round: Utah Warriors (L 33-19 to SaberCats), Chicago Hounds (L 21-20 to Free Jacks)

Scoring summary



Link to stats database: https://www.livesport.com/rugby-union/usa/major-league-rugby-2025

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