The gold are ready for week 6!
The momentum builds as the 2025 Major League Rugby (MLR) season powers into Week 6! NOLA GOLD Rugby has just dropped its roster for this week’s match against RFC Los Angeles. The squad is locked in, laser-focused, and ready to bring the heat.
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
- Cam Dolan – Second Row, 6’6″, 248 lbs
- Aidan King – Flanker, 6’1″, 225 lbs
- Jonah Mau’u – Back Row, 6’0″, 225 lbs
- Tupou Afungia – Back Rower, 6’, 232 lbs
Backs
Speed, agility, and precision define NOLA GOLD’s backline.
These playmakers are ready to ignite the attack and create scoring opportunities:
- Luke Campbell – Halfback, 5’10”, 185 lbs
- Reece Botha – Flyhalf, 6’3″, 196 lbs
- Ed Fidow – Outside Back, 6’0″, 220 lbs
- Nikolai Foliaki – Center, 6’2, 235 lbs
- Isaac Te Tamaki – Center, 5’10”, 209 lbs
- Xavier Mignot – Wing, 6’2″, 220 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:
- Joe Taufete’e – Hooker, 6’0″, 266 lbs
- Jarred Adams – Wing, 6’2″, 220 lbs
- Tyler Matchem – Prop, 5’10”, 272 lbs
- Kaden Duguid – Lock,6’7″ , 247 lbs
- Osaiasi Tongauiha – Flanker,6’2″, 220 lbs
- Ruben De Haas – Scrumhalf, 6’, 190 lbs
- Luke Carty – Flyhalf, 6’, 198 lbs
- JP du Plessis – Midfield, 6’0″, 223 lbs
Don’t miss out on the action—get your tickets now and cheer on NOLA GOLD whent hey return home on March 22!
