About the Halfmoons

The New Orleans Women’s Rugby Club has fielded a team since 1978, and began hosting its celebrated Mardi Gras Tournament in 1980. The team has enjoyed its share of success over the years:

Be a Halfmoon!

We are always looking for new players to join our team. Rugby is a sport played year round, so anytime is an ideal time to get started and no experience is necessary! Fall practice is every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30pm at City Park, near Tad Gormley Stadium (see map).

If you would like to join us, contact Ellen Bull (Club President) at president@halfmoonsrugby.org to get added to our listserve and start receiving updates about practice, games, and social events!

Other Contacts

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Maps

Rugby Links

  • Numerous Halfmoons players have played with the national team
  • The team took third place in the 1994 national tournament
  • The Halfmoons have competed at tournaments in Australia, England, New Zealand, and Fiji

We have been in “rebuilding mode” since Hurricane Katrina battered our city and scattered many of our players. But the club remains active, and we are always seeking new players. If you are interested in playing with the Halfmoons, contact one of our team representatives (see the “Be a Halfmoon” sidebar).

Although we are rebuilding, we are always interested in playing matches. If your club is interested in scheduling a match with the Halfmoons, please contact CB Lassley (matchsecretary@halfmoonsrugby.org).

Support Halfmoons Rugby

While the cost of equipment for players is minimal in the sport of rugby, the costs associated with tournaments and maintaining membership with USA Rugby can be rather expensive. In addition to collecting membership dues from players, the Halfmoons typically participate in numerous fundraisers throughout the year. Despite these efforts, our players must often come out of pocket for travel expenses and hotel accommodations.

Any support we receive is greatly appreciated and definitely put to good use. Please feel free to donate directly to our club or contact the president (president@halfmoonsrugby.org) for more information on sponsorships.

A Very Special Thanks to Hahn Enterprises, Inc. of New Orleans for sponsoring a brand new set of game jerseys for our team! Your next beer is on us!

2011 Mardi Gras Tournament

March 5-6, 2011

Save the date for the 31st annual Throw Me Something Rugger Tournament on March 5-6, 2011! The tournament will feature college and club brackets, with a minimum of three games for each team.

The entry fee is:

  • $300.00 if received by January 15, 2011
  • $350.00 if received by February 1, 2011
  • $400.00 if received after February 1, 2011

Please email Ellen Bull (president@halfmoonsrugby.org) for the mailing address or check back soon for more info.

2010 Mardi Gras Tournament

Congratulations to Virginia Tech, Champions for the collegiate bracket, and to the Atlanta Harlequins, Champions for the Women's club bracket, at the 2010 Mardi Gras Tournament.

Spring Schedule

  • January 30: Louisiana Colleges (tentative)
  • Feb 13-14: Mardi Gras Tournament
  • Feb 27: @USM
  • March 6: @Dallas
  • March 13: OPEN
  • March 20: Baton Rouge
  • March 27-28: Nash Bash Tournament
  • April 5: SPRING BREAK NO GAME
  • April 10: @Houston
  • April 17: OPEN
  • April 24: OPEN
  • May 1: OPEN

Fall Schedule Results

  • September 12 - NOLA 56 vs USM 0
  • September 26 - NOLA 7 vs Baton Rouge 3
  • October 10 - @Dallas (cancelled due to weather)
  • October 24 - NOLA 12 vs Memphis 10
  • October 24 - NOLA (W) vs LA Tech (L)
  • November 6-8 - Ozark Tournament in Little Rock, 3rd Place
  • November 21 - NOLA (W) vs Houston (L)