The gold are ready for week 3!
The excitement continues as the 2025 Major League Rugby (MLR) season rolls into Week 3! NOLA GOLD Rugby has officially announced its lineup for another thrilling matchup as they take on the Utah Warriors on Saturday, March 1, at 3 PM CT. With momentum building and the squad hungry for a statement win, expect a fierce battle as GOLD takes the pitch once again.
Forwards
NOLA GOLD’s forward pack is loaded with size, strength, and experience.
Here’s who will lead the charge up front:
- Matt Harmon – Prop, 5’10”, 252 lbs
- Ale Lopeti – Hooker, 5’10”, 230 lbs
- Paul Mullen – Prop, 6’0″, 275 lbs
- Chase Jones – Back Row, 6’4, 240 lbs
- William Waguespack – Lock, 6’6″, 255 lbs
- Kelian Galletier – Flanker, 6’2″, 225 lbs
- Jonah Mau’u – Back Row, 6’0″, 225 lbs
Backs
Speed, agility, and precision define NOLA GOLD’s backline.
These playmakers are ready to ignite the attack and create scoring opportunities:
- Tupou Afungia – Back Rower, 6’, 232 lbs
- Ruben De Haas – Scrumhalf, 6’, 190 lbs
- Luke Carty – Flyhalf, 6’, 198 lbs
- Ed Fidow – Outside Back, 6’0″, 220 lbs
- JP du Plessis – Midfield, 6’0″, 223 lbs
- Isaac Te Tamaki – Center, 5’10”, 209 lbs
- Nikolai Foliaki – Center, 6’2, 235 lbs
- Cooper Coats – Fullback, 6’0″, 190 lbs
Reserves
NOLA GOLD’s bench brings depth and versatility.
High-impact players are ready to take the field when needed:
- Abe Turpen – Flanker, 6’, 240 lbs
- Bart Vermeulen – Prop, 6’2″, 265 lbs
- Isaac Salmon – Prop, 6’1, 262 lbs
- Malcolm May – Lose Forward, 6’1, 230 lbs
- Callum Botchar – Lock, 6’4″, 255 lbs
- Moni Tongauiha – Flanker, 6’1″, 230 lbs
- Damian Stevens – Halfback 5’5, 160lbs
- Reece Botha – Flyhalf, 6’3″, 196 lbs
Don’t miss out on the action—get your tickets now and cheer on NOLA GOLD whent hey return home on March 22!
