NOLA Gold

18 - 20

Full Time

Chicago Hounds

Chicago Hounds vs NOLA Gold

Events

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Dorian Jones has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

NOLA Gold are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Aidan King picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Damian Stevens is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nikolai Foliaki bursts through to advance the NOLA Gold attack.

76'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Matchem getting some game time.

73'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Paul Mullen being replaced.

73'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Matt Oworu coming on.

68'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Liam Fletcher coming off.

68'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Noah Flesch coming on.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Mitch Short coming off.

66'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Tim Swiel coming on.

65'

Chicago Hounds make a substitution with Chris Hilsenbeck coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Mau'u goes through the gap.

64'

NOLA Gold sub Cian Darling comes onto the field.

64'

Moni Tonga'uiha departs for NOLA Gold.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris Hilsenbeck kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Chicago Hounds sub Jackson Zabierek comes onto the field.

62'

Dylan Fawsitt departs for Chicago Hounds.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Fletcher goes through the gap.

59'

Jason Higgins comes on for Chicago Hounds.

57'

Nate Augspurger leaves the field.

57'

Damian Stevens comes on for NOLA Gold.

56'

Luke Campbell leaves the field.

56'

Bart Vermeulen comes on for NOLA Gold.

56'

Matthew Harmon leaves the field.

56'

NOLA Gold have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Dorian Jones, but they pull it to the left.

56'

Ignacio Peculo comes on for Chicago Hounds.

55'

Charlie Abel leaves the field.

55'

Liam Fletcher comes on for Chicago Hounds.

55'

Faka'osi Pifeleti leaves the field.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Chicago Hounds results in a try for Maclean Jones.

54'

What a run here by Maclean Jones as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Luke White.

54'

What a run here by Adriaan Carelse as they get over the gainline!

54'

Luke White comes on.

54'

Hamish Bain comes off.

54'

Chris Hilsenbeck has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Chicago Hounds results in a try for Chris Hilsenbeck.

51'

What a run here by Chris Hilsenbeck as they get over the gainline!

51'

Hamish Bain sets up the try.

51'

Yellow Card

JP du Plessis (NOLA Gold) is shown a yellow card

50'

What a run here by Adriaan Carelse as they get over the gainline!

50'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Joe Taufete'e getting some game time.

50'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Alex Lopeti being replaced.

50'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Callum Botchar getting some game time.

49'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Kaden Duguid being replaced.

49'

Fabulous play by NOLA Gold has led to Harley Wheeler being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by NOLA Gold has led to Alex Lopeti being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Chicago Hounds go for goal with Chris Hilsenbeck taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

The Chicago Hounds maul pushes over the tryline as Dylan Fawsitt scores.

39'

Mitch Short comes on for Chicago Hounds.

34'

Jason Higgins leaves the field.

34'

Penalty Goal

The NOLA Gold supporters go wild as Dorian Jones successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Yellow Card

Lucas Rumball (Chicago Hounds) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Nikolai Foliaki breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Nikolai Foliaki breaches the defence.

27'

Jason Higgins comes on.

26'

Mitch Short comes off.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cam Dolan bursts through to advance the NOLA Gold attack.

24'

Dorian Jones curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by NOLA Gold is finished off by Julian Roberts

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Roberts bursts through to advance the NOLA Gold attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Harley Wheeler.

21'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Nikolai Foliaki getting some game time.

21'

NOLA Gold decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Mignot being replaced.

21'

Yellow Card

Nate Augspurger (Chicago Hounds) is shown a yellow card

21'

Penalty Goal

Dorian Jones does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Julian Roberts took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Nate Augspurger took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Mau'u goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 NOLA Gold v Chicago Hounds 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 29th March 2025, 04:00pm PDT 
  
 The Gold Mine 
  
 ESPN+ 
  
 Luke Rogan

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

46%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jones

18 - 18

77'

King

16 - 18

76'

Hilsenbeck

63'

11 - 18

Jones

54'

11 - 15

Hilsenbeck

51'

11 - 10

du Plessis

11 - 5

50'

Half Time

Fawsitt

39'

11 - 5

Jones

11 - 0

34'

Rumball

32'

8 - 0

Roberts

8 - 0

21'

Augspurger

21'

3 - 0

Jones

3 - 0

18'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

NOLA Gold

Chicago Hounds

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Defence Profile

NOLA Gold

Chicago Hounds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

45%

3-6 secs

44%

35%

6+ secs

20%

Rucks Won

NOLA Gold vs Chicago Hounds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

NOLA Gold face off against Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby Round 7 on Sat 29th March 2025 at The Gold Mine. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 23:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 01:00 SAST on , 12:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 10:00 AEST on in Australia and 16:00 EST on ESPN+ in the US.

Chicago Hounds won the last encounter but Chicago Hounds are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Chicago Hounds in 4th and NOLA Gold in 10th as such Chicago Hounds are favourites on paper.

NOLA Gold vs Chicago Hounds Squads

The official squads for NOLA Gold vs Chicago Hounds will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.