NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The NOLA Gold Rugby Club is set to reach a wider audience following a new broadcast partnership with Gray Media.

Under the agreement, all 16 of the Gold’s home and away games for the 2025 season will air on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, expanding access to professional rugby across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

The broadcast schedule includes the home and season opener on February 15 at 6 p.m. against Anthem Rugby Carolina at the Shrine on Airline in Jefferson Parish.

NOLA Gold, a founding member of Major League Rugby (MLR) and one of 11 teams in the league, made history in 2024 by reaching the playoffs for the first time. The team is looking to build on that success in the 2025 season.

“This groundbreaking partnership with Fox 8 and Gray Media is a monumental step for NOLA Gold Rugby and Major League Rugby as a whole,” said Thierry Daupin, Chairman of NOLA Gold Rugby, “By broadcasting our games on free TV, we’re bringing professional rugby directly into the homes of millions of fans across the Gulf Coast, making the sport more accessible than ever. This incredible exposure not only expands our fan base but also positions rugby alongside American sports heavyweights like the NBA. It’s a testament to the rapid growth and strength of professional rugby in the USA, and we’re thrilled to share our exciting brand of rugby with a broader audience, inspiring the next generation of fans and players.”

“We are very excited to bring the NOLA Gold to the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network,” said Mikel Schaefer, Vice President and General Manager, WVUE-TV. “The Gold is a founding member of professional Rugby in the U.S., and this is a great way to bring such an exciting and growing sport in America to the Gulf Coast.”

The Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network is available for free over the air in 14 television markets, including Gray Media’s Louisiana stations in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Alexandria, as well as Delta Media in Lafayette. The network also airs on Gray Media stations in Biloxi, Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Meridian, Mississippi, and in Mobile, Birmingham, and Montgomery, Alabama.

Additionally, GCSEN is accessible on COX in select markets, Fubo, and Mediacom, ensuring broad coverage for rugby fans across the Gulf Coast.

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