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
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.
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.
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
| Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLR | New England | 14 | 15 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Club Career
| Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLR | 2022-2025 | New England | 58 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 202 |
| NPC | 2023 | Hawkes Bay | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MLR | 2021 | Houston | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Pro 14 | 2018-2020 | Zebre | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Challenge Cup | 2018-2020 | Zebre | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| NRC | 2018 | Sydney Rays | ||||||
| Shute Shield | 2016-2017 | Gordon |
- If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk
Representative
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