New England Free Jacks
About
The New England Free Jacks are the region’s professional rugby union club, competing in Major League Rugby and based in Quincy. The club has been one of the league’s strongest teams, winning MLR championships in 2023 and 2024, and its home matches are played at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy. Head coach Ryan Martin and general manager Todd Thornley recently re-signed as the club works to return to the top of the league.
Beyond the pro squad, the Free Jacks Academy runs a full slate of youth rugby development programs, and academy players have earned caps with the USA under-18 team. The club also has players competing abroad in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship, and it brings in international talent such as Oscar Lennon, who returned to England’s Bristol Bears after a standout season in New England.
What to Know
- Each year the club names Impact Free Jack honorees for community work, such as a veterans radio host and a girls’ youth rugby organizer.
- The club adds new players through an annual draft.
- Fans can sign up for announcements, updates and deals.
- The team joined Major League Rugby for the 2020 season.
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