Kings and Axemen Set for Championship Showdown in 2025 USARL Grand Final
Jacksonville, FL — August 4, 2025 — The stage is set for the return of Rugby League’s biggest event on U.S. soil. On Saturday, August 9, the Jacksonville Axemen will host the Brooklyn Kings in the 2025 USA Rugby League (USARL) Grand Final at the University of North Florida’s North Rugby Fields in Jacksonville, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST, with live coverage streaming on YouTube, ensuring fans across the country and around the world won’t miss a moment of the action.
This will be the first USARL Grand Final meeting between the two clubs since 2019, reigniting one of the fiercest rivalries in the league’s history. While the Western Division continues to build towards full participation in 2026—with strong support from Australia’s NRL Sydney Roosters—the 2025 championship will be decided between two of the most competitive and established franchises from the Eastern Conference.
The Jacksonville Axemen, representing the Southern Division, have been a dominant force in American Rugby League since their founding in 2006. Chasing their fifth national title, the Axemen are looking to avenge their 2019 Grand Final loss to the Kings. Known for their consistency and strong community support, Jacksonville secured hosting rights by finishing top of the South Division and defeating the Tampa Mayhem in both the final regular-season game and the divisional final.
On the other side, the Brooklyn Kings, representing the North East Division under Rugby League United, are aiming for their second national title. Established in 2014, Brooklyn completed a dramatic playoff run, capped by a last-minute semifinal victory over the defending 2024 champions, DC Cavalry, to secure their place in the final.
This Grand Final marks the third championship showdown between Jacksonville and Brooklyn. The Axemen claimed victory in 2018, while the Kings won their first title in 2019. With the finals series tied at one apiece, the 2025 clash sets the stage for a thrilling tiebreaker and a fitting conclusion to a competitive season.
With tradition, pride, and a national title on the line, the 2025 USARL Grand Final promises to be one of the most exciting matchups in recent memory.
Tickets are still available here or for those who can make the game will be able to stream it here.
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