Union Point Sports Complex Explained

Stadium Name:Union Point Sports Complex
Location:170 Memorial Grove Avenue
Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates:42.2181°N -70.941°W
Surface:Synthetic turf
Tenants:Boston RFC (NERFU)
New England Free Jacks (MLR) (2018–2021)
Dimensions:100m x 68m
Website:Website

Union Point Sports Complex is a multi-purpose sports complex in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and was home to the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby.

History

Union Point is a 25-acre sports complex with indoor and outdoor facilities and is used for a variety of field sports; such as lacrosse, rugby union, and soccer.[1]

On December 1, 2018, Union Point hosted its first professional rugby match, between the Free Jacks and Rugby United New York.[2] Rugby United New York would win the match 38 to 35.

In the spring of 2019, Union Point hosted four matches of the Cara Cup, a rugby union competition hosted by the Free Jacks.[3] [4] [5] [6]

In the fall of 2019, the Free Jacks announced their schedule for the 2020 season and that Union Point would be their official home venue for their first full season in MLR.[7]

Rugby

International club matches

Date Opponent Result Home Competition Notes
March 16, 2019 Connacht A 38–7
March 20, 2019 21–44 Connacht A
March 24, 2019 Ulster A 43–15
April 10, 2019 49–53 Leinster A

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About. unionpointsportscomplex.com. 2019-11-05.
  2. Web site: New England Free Jacks Host Rugby United NY. djcoilrugby. 2019-11-05.
  3. Web site: Free Jacks Lose Cara Cup Opener to Connacht Eagles. djcoilrugby. 2019-11-05.
  4. Web site: Connacht Eagles Exit Cara Cup 2-0 After Beating Ulster A. djcoilrugby. 2019-11-05.
  5. Web site: Ulster Second Half Leads to Win Over New England Free Jacks. djcoilrugby. 2019-11-05.
  6. Web site: Leinster A Edges Munster A in Cara Cup. djcoilrugby. 2019-11-05.
  7. Web site: The New England Free Jacks Announce Union Point Stadium as Home Field for Inaugural 2020 Season in Major League Rugby - New England Free Jacks. freejacks.com. 2019-11-05.