March 28, 2025
This weekend promises to be interesting for us. The most intriguing game n the schedule is the Boston Banshees home debut in the fledgling Women’s Elite Rugby. After taking a win on the road in New York last week, the Banshees play host to TC Gemini at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy, with a 7PM kickoff time listed for Saturday night.
Tickets can apparently be purchased at the link below.
https://www.womenseliterugby.us/banshees-gemini-mar-29
But I imagine if you showed up without a pre-purchased ticket they would be be happy to accept your cash. It will be interesting to see how many fans will be on hand to witness some history in the making as the trailblazers in women’s rugby take to the field.
March 26, 2025
Well, so much for our friends from the Netherlands coming to play in July. Belgium has replaced the Netherlands as the opponent to face the Eagles on July 5th in Charlotte, NC.
The graphics on the USA have not been updated yet. According to Americasrugbynews, the change was made because Belgium can still qualify for the next Men’s World Cup, while the Netherlands can not.
March 21, 2025
It is a huge weekend for the Women’s Elite Rugby league, as two games kick off this weekend in its inaugural season.
First up is the Boston Banshees travelling to New York to take on the Exiles in Mt. Vernon, NY at 3PM on Saturday. The game should be available free on DAZN.
The Banshees have been making a mark with local media. Check out the articles on Boston.com and also one from the incomparable Martin Pengelly of The Guardian.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/21/womens-elite-rugby-boston-banshees-new-york-exiles
March 18, 2025
NOLA must be pretty disappointed with their trips to Boston. A year after blowing a two try lead to the Free Jacks, losing 27-21, NOLA did it again, losing to a late late New England score with the clock in the red to lose 35-31.
The result bumps the Free Jacks up to the top half of the standings, with a chance to improve further when the team takes on Old Glory this weekend.
March 7, 2025
After struggling to put points on the board against the Chicago Hounds, the New England Free Jacks have an opportunity to get back on track this weekend.
The Free Jacks find themselves against a difficult opponent in the Seattle Seawolves. The Seawolves have lost both their games on the road in the tough Western Conference, and they will be eager to get back on track before their home fans this weekend.
Lots of personnel changes for the Free Jacks, with Jayson Potroz being the only back to retain his starting position among wholesale changes across the squad.
10PM Saturday night is the kickoff from the Seattle area. Live on ESPN+ with the local TV broadcast apparently at 5PM Sunday evening on NBC Sports Boston.
Feb 19, 2025
The women’s rugby scene added another layer of professionalism with the launch of Women’s Elite Rugby. The Boston entrant will be knows as the Banshees.
The roster has been released, and as you might expect, there is a large contingent of Beantown players named.
March 29th will be the Banshees first home game, to be held in the familiar environs of the Veteran’s Memorial Stadium in Quincy.
https://www.womenseliterugby.us/boston-banshees
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Feb 19, 2025 The Free Jacks provided an entertaining start to the season, coming out of LA with a 24-17 win. Both teams seemed to be in mid-season form, with lots of running rugby and very little kicking. Speaking of kicking, did you see the end of Old Glory’s game with Miami? With the clock in the red, and with possession, all Miami had to do was kick the ball dead, but they were unable to do so. Unreal. At least Miami will have a chance to redeem itself this weekend with a tussle against NOLA, while the Free Jacks will wait another week before they travel to Chicago to take on the Hounds.
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Feb 14, 2025. MLR season kicks off this weekend. More on the questionable (IMO) decision to move games to ESPN+ later, but we will see how the early weeks go. Cuddle up for Valentine’s weekend and watch the rugby action.
Apologies for the very long delay in updates. Hopefully in 2025 we will get back on track.
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