Meet The Team
Meet the NOLA Gold Rugby Team
Get to Know the Stars Behind the Action
From powerhouse forwards to lightning-fast backs, every player on NOLA Gold Rugby brings skill, passion, and dedication to the field. Our team is committed to delivering thrilling, high-energy rugby and representing the heart and soul of New Orleans. Get to know the players, explore their highlights, and see what makes NOLA Gold a team like no other.
ABE TURPEN
Flanker
AIDAN KING
Flanker
ALE LOPETI
Hooker
BART VERMEULEN
Prop
CALLUM BOTCHAR
Lock
CAM DOLAN
Lock/Eightman
CHASE JONES
Lock
CIAN DARLING
Back Row
COOPER COATS
Fullback
DALTON MUSSELMAN
Fly-half
DAMIAN STEVENS
Halfback
DOC IREY
Prop
DORIAN JONES
Flyhalf
ED FIDOW
Outside Back
HARLEY WHEELER
Outside Back
ISAAC SALMON
Prop
JACK WEBSTER
Outside Back
JARRED ADAMS
Prop
JOE TAUFETE'E
Hooker
JONAH MAU'U
Back Row
JORDAN JACKSON-HOPE
Midfield
JP DU PLESSIS
Midfield
JULIAN ROBERTS
Outside Back
KADEN DUGUID
Lock
KÉLIAN GALLETIER
Flanker
LUKE CAMPBELL
Halfback
LUKE CARTY
MALCOLM MAY
Loose Forward
MATTHEW HARMON
Prop
MONI TONGAUIHA
Loose Forward
NIKOLAI FOLIAKI
OSAIASI TONGAUIHA
Loose Forward
PAT O'TOOLE
Hooker
PAUL MULLEN
Prop
REECE BOTHA
Flyhalf
ROSS DEPPERSCHMIDT
Midfield
RUBEN DE HAAS
TUPOU AFUINGA
TYLER MATCHEM
WILLIAM WAGUESPACK
Lock
Nicolas Godignon, General Manager
Nick Colling, Assitant GM / Director of Rugby Operations
Meet Nola GOLD’s Coaches
Coach Highlights
Leading the charge is our world-class coaching staff, who work tirelessly to bring out the best in every player. From strategic game plans to building team culture, these leaders play a pivotal role in shaping NOLA Gold’s success.
Danny Lee, Head Coach
Coach Lee is a highly esteemed and experienced rugby coach with a distinguished career both on and off the field.
Ryan Fitzgerald, Community Development officer
Kane Thompson, Assistant Coach (Forwards)
Taylor Howden, assistant Coach (Skills)
Jack Wiggins, Assistant Coach (Defense)
Tim Kettenring, Strength and Conditioning
Jared Ladmirault, Video Analyst
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