Dallas Jackals

Former professional rugby union team based in Dallas, Texas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Dallas Jackals were a Major League Rugby team that began play in the 2022 season as an expansion franchise. They were originally going to join the MLR for the 2021 season, but on January 19, 2021, the Jackals delayed their inaugural season to 2022.[1] The team was based in Arlington, Texas, playing at Choctaw Stadium.[2] The club ceased operations in September 2024.

FoundedJune 5, 2020
Disbanded2024; 2 years ago (2024)
LocationArlington, Texas
GroundChoctaw Stadium (Capacity: 48,114)
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Dallas Jackals
FoundedJune 5, 2020
Disbanded2024; 2 years ago (2024)
LocationArlington, Texas
GroundChoctaw Stadium (Capacity: 48,114)
Most capsLiam Murray (38)
Top scorerMartín Elías (116)
Most triesDewald Kotze (14)
LeagueMajor League Rugby
2024Western Conference: 4th
Playoffs: Conference runner-up
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Sponsorship

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Season Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2024 Kappa
2023 Paladin Sports Baylor, Scott & White
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Personnel

Head coach

Assistant coach

Captains

  • United States Calvin Gentry (2021)
  • England Chris Pennell (2022–)[3]
    • England Dylan Bower (Vice Captain) (2022)
  • Jeronimo Gomez Vara (2023)
  • Jeronimo Gomez Vara (Co-Captain) (2024)
  • Samuel Golla (Co-Captain) (2024)

Records

Season standings

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Season Conference Regular season Postseason
Pos Pld W D L F A +/− BP Pts Pld W L F A +/− Result
2022 Western 7th160016198752-55424------Did not qualify
2023 Western 6th162014278458-1801119------Did not qualify
2024 Western 6th166010482450+3219432115960-1Won Conference Semifinals (Houston Sabercats) 34-22
Lost Conference Final (Seattle Seawolves) 28-25
Totals4880409581,660-70213232115960-11 postseason appearance
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2022 season

Regular season

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DateOpponentHome/AwayResult
February 5Austin GilgronisAwayLost, 7-43
February 12San Diego LegionAwayLost, 29-37
February 19Houston SaberCatsHomeLost, 33-38
February 26Rugby United NYHomeLost, 5-41
March 5Utah WarriorsAwayLost, 22-69
March 12New Orleans GoldHomeLost, 26-32
March 19Seattle SeawolvesHomeLost, 12-34
April 3LA GiltinisAwayLost, 7-47
April 9Houston SaberCatsAwayLost, 6-31
April 16Austin GilgronisHomeLost, 3-55
April 23Old Glory DCAwayLost, 10-50
April 30San Diego LegionHomeLost, 14-53
May 8Seattle SeawolvesAwayLost, 7-74
May 14Toronto ArrowsAwayLost, 0-57
May 21LA GiltinisHomeLost, 12-56
June 4Utah WarriorsHomeLost, 5-33
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2023 season

The Jackals played 16 games in 2023. They had their first win in team history against the Toronto Arrows on April 1.

Regular season

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DateOpponentHome/AwayLocationResult
February 19Houston SaberCatsHomeChoctaw StadiumLost, 33-12
February 25Utah WarriorsAwayZions Bank StadiumLost, 33-25
March 3Seattle SeawolvesHomeChoctaw StadiumLost, 35-10
March 11San Diego LegionAwaySnapdragon StadiumLost, 22-0
March 18Chicago HoundsAwaySeatGeek StadiumLost, 24-22
March 25New England Free JacksAwayVeterans Memorial StadiumLost, 10-9
April 1Toronto ArrowsHomeChoctaw StadiumWon, 14-11
April 15Houston SaberCatsAwaySaberCats StadiumLost, 33-21
April 22San Diego LegionHomeChoctaw StadiumLost, 47-38
April 28Seattle SeawolvesAwayStarfire Sports ComplexLost, 61-19
May 6Old Glory DCHomeChoctaw StadiumLost, 7-3
May 13Utah WarriorsHomeChoctaw StadiumLost, 36-26
May 20Rugby ATLAwaySilverbacks ParkWon, 27-19
June 4New York IronworkersAwayMemorial FieldLost, 43-14
June 10NOLA GoldHomeChoctaw StadiumLost, 15-10
June 17Chicago HoundsHomeChoctaw StadiumLost, 29-28
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