Photo Credit: The Patriot Ledger

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, August 4th, 2024, the New England Free Jacks defeated the Seattle Seawolves 20-11 in the 2024 MLR Final to win the sixth championship in Major League Rugby history. It was the second championship for the Free Jacks franchise, as Free Jacks forward Jed Melvin won the MLR Final MVP Award. The match was held at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Utah Warriors back Michael Manson and Chicago Hounds forward Dylan Fawsitt tied for the most tries scored during the season with 14, while Free Jacks back Jayson Potroz and Seawolves back Mack Mason also tied in most total points on the season with 166.

Out of playoffs: Anthem Rugby Carolina (0-16, .000), Utah Warriors (5-11, .313), Rugby FC Los Angeles (5-10-1, .333), Miami Sharks (6-10, .375)

Out in first round: Houston SaberCats (L 34-22 to Jackals), San Diego Legion (L 30-28 to Seawolves), New Orleans Gold (L 45-21 to Hounds), Old Glory DC (L 33-29 to Free Jacks)

Out in second round: Chicago Hounds (L 23-17 to Free Jacks), Dallas Jackals (L 28-25 to Seawolves)

Scoring summary

Link to stats database: https://www.livesport.com/rugby-union/usa/major-league-rugby-2024