Free Jacks Draft Tomas Casares in the 2nd round of the 2022 MLR Draft

Free Jacks Draft Tomas Casares in the 2nd round of the 2022 MLR Draft

Boston – August 18, 2022 – With the 17th pick in the second round of the 2022 Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft, the Free Jacks today select Tomas Casares. The 6’3”, 230 lb back row brings excellent ariel ability and all-around physicality to the Free Jacks ahead of...
World Rugby Announces 2031 & 2033 World Cups to be Held in USA

World Rugby Announces 2031 & 2033 World Cups to be Held in USA

QUINCY, MA – The New England Free Jacks (Major League Rugby) are excited to announce that the USA will be hosting the 2031 & 2033 Rugby World Cups. World Rugby released the announcement this morning, after months of bidding and decision making. The Free Jacks are...
The Year Of Football Change – 1906 (Part III)

The Year Of Football Change – 1906 (Part III)

By Allyn Freeman In January 1906, sixty-two colleges convened in New York City to approve football rules changes, including, allowing a forward pass, adding a fourth down to make five yards, and eliminating the flying wedge and other forms of excessive roughness. The...