Paula

Balekana

183cm
98kg
May 18, 1993

An skilful Winger and outstanding finisher. Balekana has enjoyed success since joining the Freejacks and is usually amongst the MLR’s highest tryscorers each season.

Latest Updates

June 29, 2025

New England are the Major League Rugby Champions for the 3rd consecutive year, beating Houston 28-22 and completing the first 3-peat in the competitions history.

Jone Koroiduadua, Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti both started as well as winger Paula Balekana who scored 2 tries and also tied the competition record of 15 tries in a single season.

June 22, 2025

New England are the 2025 Eastern Conference Champions after beating Chicago Hounds 21-20. Balekana started on the wing for the home side.

They will play the winner of the 2nd semi final between Utah and Houston.

The Freejacks have won the last 2 titles and are going for the 3-peat. Balekana will be the first Fijian to win 3 MLR title and 3 successively.

June 17, 2025

The New England Freejacks title defence is on track with a big victory in their Quarter Final against Miami 32-10. Winger Paula Balekana added to his try tally in the 1st minute of play and now sits only 1 behind the competition leader. Balekana now has 13 tries for the year.

The Freejacks face Chicago in the Eastern Conference Final.

Current Season

CompetitionClubGamesTriesPointsConversionsPenalty KicksDrop Goals
MLRNew England141575000

Club Career

CompetitionYearsClubGamesTriesConvPen KicksDrop GoalsPoints
MLR2022-2025New England5840000202
NPC2023Hawkes Bay700000
MLR2021Houston16600030
Pro 142018-2020Zebre1910005
Challenge Cup2018-2020Zebre8300015
NRC2018Sydney Rays
Shute Shield2016-2017Gordon
  • If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk

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New England 3 peat

New England are the Major League Rugby Champions for the 3rd consecutive year, beating Houston 28-22 and completing the first 3-peat in the competitions history.

Jone Koroiduadua, Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti both started as well as winger Paula Balekana who scored 2 tries and also tied the competition record of 15 tries in a single season.

 

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MLR
June 29, 2025

Freejacks win Eastern Conference Championship

New England Freejacks are headed to the MLR Championship game after beating Chicago 21-20 in a thrilling Eastern Conference Championship game.

Trailing 14-0 at halftime, the home side staged a second half comeback and didn't hit the lead until the 78th minute.

Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti scored their second try. They await the winner of the Western Conference Championship game played this morning between Utah and Houston.

Paula Balekana started on the wing and Jone Kordoiduadua started at Prop.

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MLR
June 22, 2025

Freejacks into Semi Finals

The New England Freejacks title defence is on track with a big victory in their Quarter Final against Miami 32-10. Winger Paula Balekana added to his try tally in the 1st minute of play and now sits only 1 behind the competition leader. Balekana now has 13 tries for the year, incredibly scored in only 12 matches.

The Freejacks face Chicago in the Eastern Conference Final while the Utah Warriors host Houston for the Western Conference Title.

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MLR
June 17, 2025
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