Nola Gold in the News
In an intense match at the Shrine, NOLA Gold fell short in a spirited comeback attempt against the Utah Warriors, dropping a 31-28 decision in front of a passionate home crowd. Despite the loss, the Gold displayed grit, scoring four tries and earning two bonus points—one for keeping the match within seven and another for crossing the line four times.
This is a must-win match for us. After a tough stretch of matches, we’ve slipped down the table and now find ourselves in a battle to keep our season alive. With three matches remaining in the regular season—against some of the best teams in the league—we need to get a lot right, and fast.
U.S. Eagles legend Joe Taufete’e opens up about his journey into rugby, breaking world records, mentoring younger teammates, and life in New Orleans. From scrums to smoothies to Simpsons, don’t miss this insightful and personal Q&A with one of rugby’s fiercest front rowers.
NOLA Gold showed flashes of dominance and grit in an away physical clash against Old Glory DC, but ultimately fell short, 27-14. Despite early leads and intense defensive phases, the Gold couldn’t hold off a determined Old Glory side that surged in the second half to secure the win.
The GOLD are home again for Week 14 and ready to take on Old Glory DC.
NOLA Gold’s Damian Stevens opens up about his Rugby World Cup experience, scoring against San Diego, staying cool under pressure, and building rugby culture in New Orleans. A must-read Q&A for fans of the game and followers of GOLD.
Here we go again, round two against Old Glory DC, but this time with a tight turnaround of four days from our last game.
In a hard-fought showdown filled with early momentum and late-game drama, NOLA Gold came up just short against the Miami Sharks, falling 25-19 in a tightly contested match on the road. Despite the defeat, NOLA again showed its attacking prowess, notching three tries in a spirited performance and one point for keeping the lead within seven.
In this candid GOLD Talks interview, NOLA Gold’s Harley Wheeler reflects on his two-try performance against San Diego, the differences between sevens and fifteens, his leadership role, and what it will take to bring home a win against Miami.
After a hard-fought battle against San Diego where effort was never in question, we’re back home on a quick five-day turnaround, ready to take on Miami. The boys love being home and are looking forward to getting a little pay-back from our 2nd round loss in Miami.
NOLA Gold Rugby is proud to introduce the Gold Coaching Academy Webinar Series, a five-week virtual masterclass tailored for rugby coaches, educators, athletes, and fans who are eager to deepen their understanding of the game. Taking place from May 14 through June 11, each 90-minute live Zoom session will provide exclusive access to the coaching minds behind the Gold.
In an intense battle marked by big plays and momentum swings, NOLA Gold came up just short against the San Diego Legion, falling 45-36 in a thrilling contest on the West Coast. Despite the loss, NOLA secured a valuable bonus point by scoring four tries, a testament to the team's determination throughout the match.