BOSTON—February 28, 2020— The New England Free Jacks today announced a partnership with local Weymouth brewery, Barrel House Z. Through the partnership Barrel House Z will become the official beverage provider of the hospitality zones at Free Jacks Home Matches. The brewery will provide their original brews for all Free Jacks fans in the Jacks Club and Delta Lantern Suite.
“Partnering with local organizations like Barrel House Z reinforces the support we have had from the whole community in Weymouth and New England,” commented Free Jacks Operations Director Owen Scannell. “We are really excited to work with Barrel House Z to build on the incredible partnerships we’ve had to date and continue to expand the rugby festival and celebration that will take place at Union Point Stadium in less than 2 weeks’ time”
The partnership with the Weymouth brewery compliments the New England Free Jacks current beverage partners, Harpoon Brewery, the Official Beer Partner of the Free Jacks, and Baxter Brewery, the brewers of the Free Jacks I.P.A.
The Delta Air Lines Lantern Suite at Union Point Stadium offers the principal hospitality experience at Free Jacks matches. Located on the berm viewing platform at the north side of the field, the suite delivers a comfortable reception-style environment with indoor and outdoor viewing areas. The Jacks Club is the premium upgrade offered to all Founding Members. Guests of the Jacks Club will have access to an indoor outdoor pitch-side bar, two complementary drinks per game, selection of concessions, private restroom and preferred parking. For ticket information and pricing visit freejacks.com/tickets or contact ticketing@freejacks.com.
The Free Jacks began their Inaugural Season in Major League Rugby on February 8 in Las Vegas as part of Major League Rugby’s Vegas Weekend. The New England-based rugby team will play its home opener at Union Point Stadium in Weymouth, Mass., on March 14, St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, against the Houston SaberCats.
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About Barrel House Z: Barrel House Z brews small batch, collaborative, barrel aged beer. With up to 12 beers on draft, our taproom visitors can enjoy a drink while overlooking the brewery floor from a wide expanse of windows. Beer to go is sold in 32 Oz crowlers and mini growlers. BHZ is also available in bottles and on draft at select accounts- from packies to pubs.
About New England Free Jacks: The New England Free Jacks are greater Boston’s 1st Professional Rugby team representing all the greatness of the six New England states on and off the field. The Free Jacks were named the 9th member of Major League Rugby on September 20th and will compete in the 2020 MLR regular season. For more information please visit www.Free Jacks.com
Major League Rugby: Major League Rugby (MLR) is a professional rugby league, launched in April 2018. It is an initiative of the American rugby community, in partnership with private investors, who believe that American rugby can thrive at the highest levels—as a commercial enterprise; as an influential player on the international scene; and as a participation sport at the youth and senior level. MLR is the pinnacle of American rugby, and provides a rallying point for local communities, a focal point for American rugby fans, and an aspirational destination for young athletes. For more information please visit https://www.majorleague.rugby/
