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Rugby 101: Scoring a try    

• By: Lenny Vangilder

NOLA Gold falls in tight battle with Rugby Atlanta

• March 6, 2023
• By Press Release

NOLA Gold Rugby was held out of the win column for the third week in a row, this time against Rugby Atlanta. The Gold lads flashed moments of inspiration, ingenuity, and industry, but were bested 29-16 by the Atlantans when the full time whistle blew.

Major League Rugby Commissioner Killebrew steps down

• February 24, 2023
• By Press Release

Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today its League Commissioner, George Killebrew, is stepping down, after serving in the role since 2019. Under Killebrew’s leadership, MLR has grown, recently adding Chicago for the 2023 season and the Miami Sharks announced to compete in 2024.

New England spoils NOLA Gold home opener

• February 17, 2023
• By Press Release

NOLA Gold Rugby lost its first match of the 2023 MLR Season on Friday, falling 28-12 at the Shrine on Airline.

Video: NOLA Gold opens Major League Rugby season Friday

• February 16, 2023
• By Lenny Vangilder

Confidence was abundant earlier this week as NOLA Gold officials and players met the media in advance of Friday’s 7 p.m. season opener against the New England Free Jacks at the Gold Mine.

NOLA Gold Rugby picks up win against Dallas Jackals in preseason friendly

• February 4, 2023
• By Press Release

The scoresheet featured tries from seven Gold players: Cael Hodgson, Tom Florence (2), Pat O’Toole, Sebastian Villani, aciu Koroi, and Liam Hallam-Eames.

NOLA Gold signs general manager Ryan Fitzgerald to five-year contract extension

• August 5, 2022
• By Press Release

A long-time club rugby player, he was selected to manage NOLA Gold from its inaugural season in 2018, building the team and its team culture from the ground up.

Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation launches Premier Season Ticket Raffle

• May 31, 2022
• By Press Release

Only 1,500 raffle tickets will be sold. Each entry is available for purchase for $100 until Friday, August 26, 2022.

NOLA Gold run over Old Glory DC, 50-21

• May 15, 2022
• By Jude Young

In a high-scoring output Satruday at The Shrine on Airline, NOLA Gold rolled over Old Glory DC, 50-21.

New Orleans among 25 U.S. cities bidding to host ’31 and ’33 Rugby World Cup tournaments

• May 12, 2022
• By Press Release

The World Rugby Council voted Thursday to officially select the United States as the host nation of the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Major League Rugby and FOX Sports announce 2022 National Television schedule

• February 4, 2022
• By Press Release

Opening weekend of the 18-week regular season will feature NOLA Gold hosting the New England Free Jacks on Saturday, February 5 at 9:00 PM ET on FS2.