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.

After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/

The NOLA Gold will hit the road for a showdown against the Houston SaberCats on Saturday, April 19, 2025, beginning at 7:00 PM CT. The matchup against Houston is expected to be an intense one, with both squads vying for playoff positioning as the MLR season heats up. Fans can catch all of tonight's action live on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (Cox Cable Channel 10) and ESPN+, or follow along in real time through NOLA Gold Rugby’s social media channels and official website. After their trip to Houston, NOLA Gold will return home to the Shrine on Airline for a matchup against the Seattle Seawolves on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT. Tickets for upcoming home matches are available now at nolagoldrugby.com.

The 2025 Crescent City Classic will take place this Saturday, April 19th starting at 8 a.m. The Classic is the New Orleans and Gulf South's premier 10k road race, and one of the oldest 10k races in the nation. This Easter weekend tradition along with Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, is one of New Orleans signature events. Every year, over 20,000 people gather in Downtown New Orleans for an event that attracts everyone from international elite athletes to those who walk the entire route carrying cocktails or wearing bunny suits. Young, old, fit and not so, the Crescent City Classic is the most fun you can have over 6.2 miles. For over 40 years, it has combined world class competition, amateur participation and great fun for all participants. Starting in 1979 with 902 participants, the Crescent City Classic has grown to become the preeminent fitness event in Louisiana. All CCC events are produced by the Crescent City Classic Foundation, a not-for-profit entity whose sole purpose is to promote health, fitness, and a better lifestyle for the people of the New Orleans metropolitan area. The “Run For It” Program is the Official Charity Program of the Crescent City Classic. The goal of the “Run For It” Program is to raise $1 million annually and serve the Greater New Orleans area. Each year, the Crescent City Classic Foundation selects local charities to support and partner with for the 10k race. No matter who crosses the finish line first, everyone wins! For more information about the Crescent City Classic and to register for the race, please visit www.ccc10k.com