The gold are ready for week 7!
The momentum builds as the 2025 Major League Rugby (MLR) season powers into Week 7! NOLA GOLD Rugby has just dropped its roster for this week’s match against the Chicago Hounds. 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
- Kaden Duguid – Lock,6’7″, 247 lbs
- Cam Dolan – Second Row, 6’6″, 248 lbs
- Moni Tongauiha – Flanker, 6’1″, 230 lbs
- Aidan King – Flanker, 6’1″, 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:
- Luke Campbell – Halfback, 5’10”, 185 lbs
- Dorian Jones – Flyhalf, 5’7″, 187 lbs
- Harley Wheeler – Wing, 5’11”, 205 lbs
- JP du Plessis – Midfield, 6’0″, 223 lbs
- Isaac Te Tamaki – Center, 5’10”, 209 lbs
- Xavier Mignot – Wing, 6’2″, 220 lbs
- Julian Roberts – Outside Back, 5’9, 195 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
- Bart Vermeulen – Prop, 6’2″, 265 lbs
- Tyler Matchem – Prop, 5’10”, 272 lbs
- Callum Botchar – Lock, 6’4″, 255 lbs
- Cian Darling – Back Row, 6’2″, 224 lbs
- Damian Stevens – Halfback 5’5″, 160lbs=
- Nikolai Foliaki – Center, 6’2″, 235 lbs
Don’t miss out on the action—get your tickets now and cheer on NOLA GOLD!
