NOLA Gold Rugby returns to the Shrine on Airline this Saturday, June 7, for an end-of-season showdown against the New England Free Jacks. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM CT, with gates opening at 5:00 PM. Saturday’s match is the final home match of the season. Don’t miss your chance to cheer on NOLA Gold one last time in 2025 as they battle for a win and finish strong in front of the home crowd! The Free Jacks bring a well-balanced attack and disciplined defense, but NOLA is determined to defend home turf and feed off the energy of the Gold faithful. Expect an intense matchup for the end of the season. Fans can look forward to live music, food, and an electric game-night atmosphere unique to New Orleans rugby. The match will be broadcast live on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (Cox Cable Channel 10) and streamed on ESPN+. Follow live updates, exclusive content, and player features across NOLA Gold Rugby’s social media platforms and official website. Tickets for the match and ticket packages are available now at nolagoldrugby.com or by calling 504-507-8429 (504-50-RUGBY). Matchday tickets start at just $25.
Kade Anderson, the star left-handed pitcher for LSU, has been selected as May’s Allstate Sugar Bowl Athlete of the Month presented by LCMC Health. Athletes of the month have been selected by the New Orleans Sports Awards Committee since 1957. The athlete must be a native of the greater New Orleans area or must compete for a team in the metropolitan region to be eligible. Anderson, a sophomore from Madisonville who graduated from St. Paul’s School, posted a 4-1 record in May as he helped the Tigers to the No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. In his five May starts, he recorded a 2.30 ERA, allowing 22 hits and eight runs in 31.1 innings to go with 54 strikeouts. He had double digits in strikeouts in four of his five appearances to give him ten 10-plus K performances on the season. His 12 strikeouts in the win over Texas A&M (5/3) are the school record for punch-outs in an SEC Tournament effort. In his NCAA Regional appearance against Dallas Baptist (5/31), he tossed seven innings of four-hit, shutout ball while striking out 11 to key the Tigers’ victory. “And Kade, as Kade has been all year, was the best pitcher on the planet tonight. And executed at a high level,” LSU head coach Jay Johnson said after the Dallas Baptist victory. Anderson is expected to get the start on Saturday in the first game of LSU’s NCAA Super Regional against West Virginia. The game is slated for a 1 p.m. start from Alex Box Stadium. It will be televised live on ESPN. The second game is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Sunday on ESPN2. For the year, the southpaw has a 9-1 record with a 3.28 ERA and 156 strikeouts (No. 1 in the nation, as of 6/1) in 96 innings (tops in the SEC). Opponents are hitting just .216 against him and he has walked just 26 batters.
NOLA Gold Rugby hits the road for a late-season clash as they take on the Chicago Hounds this Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM CT. With the regular season entering its final stretch, every point matters in the tight Eastern Conference race and this matchup promises to deliver high stakes. Coming off a gritty performance last week, NOLA Gold is hungry for a win. Saturday’s battle against the Hounds offers the perfect proving ground as the Gold looks to bounce back and finish the season strong. The last meeting between these two squads was a close match, and you can expect another fierce contest as NOLA seeks to tame the Hounds on their home turf. Fans can watch the match live on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (Cox Cable Channel 10) and ESPN+ or follow play-by-play updates through NOLA Gold Rugby’s official website and social media channels, NOLA Gold. Following their trip to Chicago, NOLA Gold will return home to The Shrine on Airline for a can't-miss matchup against the New England Free Jacks on Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 PM CT. Tickets for their last home match, including ticket packages and individual tickets are available now at nolagoldrugby.com or by calling 504-507-8429 (504-50-RUGBY). Matchday tickets start at just $25.
NOLA Gold Rugby is back on home turf this Saturday, May 24, for a primetime Major League Rugby battle against the Utah Warriors. Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM CT at the Shrine on Airline, with gates opening at 5:00 PM. With the MLR season heating up, every match is crucial, and this Saturday's contest is shaping up to be one of the most electric of the year. The Warriors, known for their high-tempo offense and physical play, arrive in New Orleans hungry for a win. But the Gold, fueled by fan energy and home-field advantage, are ready to rise to the occasion. Fans are encouraged to bring the noise and be part of the city’s most unique sporting experience as NOLA Gold fights for a playoff push under the lights. The match will be broadcast live on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (Cox Cable Channel 10) and streamed on ESPN+. Follow live updates, exclusive content, and player features across NOLA Gold Rugby’s social media platforms and official website. Tickets for the match and ticket packages are available now at nolagoldrugby.com or by calling 504-507-8429 (504-50-RUGBY). Matchday tickets start at just $25.
The New Orleans Pelicans will pick seventh in this year's NBA Draft. While that isn't the spot the Pelicans had hoped for (or perhaps planned for), there is still a lot to be excited about due to the exorbitant amount of talent this draft consists of. We all know about the big three of Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper Jr., but beyond these prospects, the draft is brimming with talent, providing a strong sense of reassurance and confidence to every Pelicans fan. Here are the top four prospects that the Pelicans should target with the seventh overall pick, pending their availability.
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 match began with Old Glory DC striking first via a penalty to go up 3-0. But NOLA Gold responded quickly and decisively, earning a penalty try after sustained pressure deep in the opposition’s territory. The automatic conversion pushed the Gold ahead 7-3. The Gold didn’t let up, Julian Roberts powered through for a well-earned try, and Luke Carty added the extras to give NOLA a promising 14-3 advantage midway through the first half. Old Glory closed the gap just before the break with a try of their own, cutting NOLA’s lead to 14-8 heading into halftime. Momentum shifted after the break. Old Glory struck early in the second half and regained the lead. Two additional tries from the home side widened the gap to 27-14, putting pressure on the Gold to respond late. In the dying minutes, Jonah Mau’u appeared to breathe life into a comeback with a brilliant finish, but after a TMO review, the try was disallowed. The final whistle blew, and NOLA Gold could not overcome the deficit. Though the result didn’t go their way, NOLA Gold once again showcased sparks of attacking potential and defensive resolve. With the team continuing to gel and push for consistency, the focus now turns to the next challenge. NOLA Gold returns home for a highly anticipated match against the Utah Warriors on May 24th, at 6:00 p.m. CT at The Gold Mine.
After two rocky games Thursday, SLU is backed into must-win situations if they want to take the Southland Conference and make the NCAA Tournament. Although Lions Baseball can still share the conference with UTRGV by earning 2 more wins or having McNeese lose 2 more times, all this accomplishes is the regular season title and the number one seed. Southeastern would still need to battle through the tournament and almost certainly win the whole thing to make the NCAA playoffs. As much as Southland has advocated for itself to be a two-bid conference, you can’t leave things open for chance, especially after Lamar was excluded from the tournament last year, even after an incredible 44-15 season. Even though the game was non-televised the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee almost certainly saw the result of the 13-0 loss for SLU, and even with two close losses with ranked Southern Miss, a 2-1 series win against UTRGV and only one lost conference series, the committee will throw that all out of the window if they believe SLU doesn’t deserve the bid over other teams. While Baseball is backed into a corner so is softball as after a close game that ended 2-1, SLU needs to win both consecutive games to win the series and clinch a spot in the NCAA Tournament. McNeese has had SLU’s number all year as even though the Lady Lions took the first game in a softball double header against the Cowgirls April 4, McNeese still took the series outscoring Southeastern 12 to 8 in the last two games. While like in baseball SLU can certainly trust in the good faith of the selection committee, it is best to take things into your own hands and get to the post season on your own efforts. Southeastern will play Nicholls in baseball again Saturday in a doubleheader starting at 1 PM, while softball will play McNeese for the 2nd game of the Southland Conference Championship at 6 PM today.
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. San Diego struck first, powering ahead with two early tries to take a quick 14-0 lead. NOLA Gold responded with determination, as Moni Tonga'uiha broke through defenders and touched down in the try zone to cut into the deficit at 14-7. The Legion answered right back with another converted try to make it 21-7. NOLA came roaring back. Tonga'uiha sparked the comeback once more, finishing off a well-structured attack to notch his second try of the night. Harley Wheeler followed up minutes later with a determined run, diving over the line for another score. Reece Botha capped off the flurry with his own try, giving the Gold an impressive 24-21 lead heading into halftime. After the break, San Diego regained momentum with an early try to pull ahead 28-24. NOLA quickly countered with a smartly executed kick-and-chase by Cooper Coats, setting up Damian Stevens for a dazzling try that restored the Gold’s lead at 31-28. The Legion, however, surged late in the second half, scoring three unanswered tries to create a 45-31 advantage. Harley Wheeler punched in a late try in the 78th minute—his second of the match—to help NOLA close the gap to 45-36, but time ran out before the Gold could mount a final comeback. Despite the loss, NOLA Gold walked away with a bonus point for the four tries scored in the match, demonstrating grit throughout the contest. NOLA Gold will look to regroup and turn their attacking promise into a win as they return home to face the Miami Sharks on May 9th at 6:00 PM CT. Tickets for the game, including ticket packages and individual match-day tickets, are available now. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 504-507-8429 (504-50-RUGBY) or visiting nolagoldrugby.com. Matchday tickets start at just $25.
