June 18, 2022 (TUKWILA, WASHINGTON) – The Seattle Seawolves traveled to Houston, Texas for the 2022 Major League Rugby Western Conference Final versus the Houston SaberCats. Carrying their three-win momentum into the Conference Final, Seattle outscored the scrappy SaberCats to advance to the MLR Championship. 46-27, Seattle.
• Seattle remains undefeated in playoffs, going 6-0 in their three post season appearances
• Flyhalf AJ Alatimu added to his successful goal kicking tally to maintain his League leading status, converting 59 kicks this season
• The Seawolves head to their third MLR Championship match, with the chance to win their third title in five seasons
TRIES:
Hooker James Malcolm (17′)
Scrumhalf JP Smith (29′)
Fullback Duncan Matthews (32′, 61′)
Prop Mzamo Majola (54′)
Wing Ross Neal (57′)
CONVERSIONS:
Flyhalf AJ Alatimu – 4/5
PENALTIES:
Flyhalf AJ Alatimu – 2/2
The Seawolves will travel to New Jersey for a clash with Rugby New York, the 2022 Eastern Conference Champions, for the 2022 MLR Championship. Kick off will be at 9:00 AM PT on Saturday, June 25 broadcast live on FOX. Fans can join Seawolves players and fans for prizes, food, and giveaways at our official viewing party at Wing Dome in Kirkland – 232 Central Way, Kirkland, Washington 98033.
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