Following the exciting announcement of the 2025 New England Free Jacks Academy Tour to Scotland, the organization is proud to unveil the full roster of athletes and staff who will represent the senior men’s academy team—the New England Independents U23s—this May.

The traveling squad features top young talent from across New England and beyond, highlighting a blend of collegiate standouts, club performers, and Free Jacks development players. These athletes will don the Independents jersey as they take on storied Scottish clubs Melrose RFC (May 13) and Boroughmuir Rugby Club (May 17) in what promises to be a challenging and inspiring international experience.

2025 Independents Touring Squad
Forwards:

• Sean Murphy – Boston College

• Tiernan Bentley – UConn

• Sebastian Leon – Fairfield University

• Ivan Pula – Free Jacks / Mystic River

• Matt Carrion – Free Jacks / Mystic River

• Gjergji Bacuku – Dartmouth College

• Matt Conroy – Mystic River

• Roman Legere – University of Vermont

• Jack Worobel – University of Vermont

• Dash Scura – Babson College

• Finn Gargan – Babson College

• Chris Casper – Midstate Rugby

• Charles Price – Babson College

• Liam Concannon – UMass Amherst

• Coleman Jackson – Mystic River

• Thomas Morales – Fairfield University

• Ethan Timm – Mystic River

• Bryce Stovell – Boston RFC

Backs:

• Adam Martignetti – Mystic River

• John McGoey – UMass Amherst

• Patrick Nash – Portland RFC

• Gavin McNicholl – Fordham University / Boston Irish Wolfhounds

• Satchel Sevenau – Babson College

• Shea Wagner – Mystic River

• Cian O’Callaghan – Fairfield University / Boston Irish Wolfhounds

• Shea Loughnane – University of Michigan

• Teyshawn Jackson – Mystic River

• Filimone Manu – American International College

• Luca Race – University of Vermont

• Kevin Kirklin – Providence College

Tour Management & Coaching Staff:

• Thomas Grant – Tour Director

• Nate Brakeley – Head Coach

• Kyle Sumsion – Assistant Coach

• Thomas Clark – Assistant Coach

• Padraic McDonough – Team Manager

“This is an incredibly exciting group of players,” said Tour Director and Free Jacks Academy Manager Thomas Grant. “We’re seeing a lot of continuity from our successful 2024 campaign, but we’re also welcoming in fresh talent from all corners of New England. It speaks volumes about the depth and growth of rugby in the region.”

With former USA Eagle Nate Brakeley at the helm as Head Coach and MLR veterans Kyle Sumsion and Thomas Clark providing support, the 2025 tour offers players elite-level coaching and the chance to test themselves against some of Scotland’s most respected club sides. The Independents aim to build on last year’s strong showing against Ulster Academy and continue establishing the Free Jacks Academy as one of the premier developmental platforms in North America.

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