
Seawolves Punch Ticket to Playoffs, Take Down Los Angeles on the Road
June 5, 2022 (TUKWILA, WASHINGTON) – The Seattle Seawolves traveled to Los Angeles (11-4) for a 3:00 PM PT kick off at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. After a competition update involving a sanction against the Austin Gilgronis that disqualified them from playoffs, Seattle was in a unique position to advance to playoffs with a win or from a losing bonus point paired with a four-try bonus point. The Seawolves withstood the defending Major League Rugby Champions at home to advance to the Western Conference semi-final. 35-27, Seattle.
• Sound decision-making and discipline propelled the Seawolves to victory
• Scoring was dispersed across four tries (three backs and one forward) and 85% kicking accuracy from Alatimu off the tee for 15 points
• Seawolves advance to their third playoff series out of the four in Major League Rugby’s history, becoming the first Club to do so
TRIES:
Wing Lauina Futi (15’)
Wing Martin Iosefo (30’)
Hooker James Malcolm (55’)
Fullback Duncan Matthews (71’)
CONVERSIONS:
Flyhalf AJ Alatimu – 3/4
PENALTIES:
Flyhalf AJ Alatimu – 3/3
The Seawolves will travel to Western Conference #2 Houston SaberCats for their third meeting of the 2022 season in the Western Conference semi-final. Kick off will be at 6:00 PM PT at AVEVA Stadium on Sunday, June 12 broadcast live on FS2 and streamed on The Rugby Network. Fans can join Seawolves players and fans for prizes, food, and giveaways at our official viewing party at Billy Baroo’s Smokehouse in Tukwila.
Recent Posts
Run With the Pack Youth Rugby Camp 2/18
Run With the Pack Rugby Youth Camps start before the home match
Regional Seawolves / ROOT SPORTS Broadcast Dates Announced for 2023
The Seawolves are once again proud to partner with ROOT SPORTS for
Charles Elton Signed for Back Row
Charles Elton, a highly skilled New Zealand defender, has signed on for
Taylor Krumrei Returns to Seattle
After playing with NOLA Gold last season, Taylor Krumrei is back with
Preseason Match Schedule Announcement for 2023
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON – The Seattle Seawolves have announced their preseason match schedule