NOLA Gold

The New Orleans Gold, stylized as NOLA Gold, is a professional rugby union team based in New Orleans. The team was founded in 2017 and competes in Major League Rugby. Since January 2020, French rugby power ASM Clermont Auvergne has owned a minority stake in the team.

NOLA Gold is a professional rugby union team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The team was founded in 2017 and competes in Major League Rugby (MLR), the top-level rugby competition in North America. The team's name, NOLA Gold, is a nod to the city's nickname, "The Big Easy," and the team's colors are gold and black.

NOLA Gold has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in MLR. In their inaugural season in 2018, the team finished in second place in the Western Conference and made it to the semifinals of the playoffs. In 2019, they finished in first place in the conference and made it to the championship game, where they were defeated by the Seattle Seawolves.

The team is known for its fast-paced, attacking style of play, with a focus on ball movement and offloading. They have a talented roster of players from around the world, including New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada, as well as a number of American players.

Off the field, NOLA Gold is committed to growing the sport of rugby in the United States and building a strong rugby community in New Orleans. They have partnered with local organizations to promote youth rugby and provide opportunities for young players to learn and develop their skills.