General News
Managing Foul Play, Tacklees (Ball carriers), Signals & Sealing from Ed Todd [VIDEO]
TRRA Continuing Education for Referees Here is another video from the team of National Panel Referees for review. This video covers a few topics but focuses on these areaswide spectrum but reiterates the management at the Tackle & Ruck. It also touches on the “clear and obvious” calls, Foul Play, Obstruction and Scrum Wheeling. Foul Play – …
USA Rugby Video: Player angles and how they affect scrums
USA Rugby has committed to putting together more videos that explain either specific laws or aspects of officiating that need reviewing….here is a great one for referees and coaches to review. https://vimeo.com/36925965
Bryan Arciero & Wendy Young Have Received USA Rugby Referee Appointments!
Congratulations to Bryan and Wendy as they have received appointments at the upcoming USA Rugby Collegiate Sevens National Championships in College Station, TX on Nov 30-Dec 1, 2012. Please take a moment and help us congratulate these two as they are very hard working referees and deserving of these appointments. Here is the complete list …
University of Houston Seeking Rugby Coach
The University of Houston rugby team is seeking an experienced certified coach (or willing to obtain certification) effective immediately. The UH rugby team is a USA Division 1-AA team and member of the Southwest Conference. The team practices on Tuesdays and Thursday from 6-8:30 on the UH campus. Although this is an unpaid position, the …
Level 1 Referee Officiating (15s) – Nov 4, 2012 in Dallas, Texas
NOTE: The course is no longer online, but we still want you to come. Please come starting at 8:00am and we will register you as a walk-in! Course Name: Level 1 Officiating Start Date: Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 Local Host: Texas Rugby Referee Association Course Leader/Educators: Traci Schmidtke, tschmidtke@texasrugbyunion.com, 512-968-4888 Building: Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas …
USA Rugby Championship Dates Announced
from USA Rugby: Collegiate and club event dates for the spring 2013 rugby season have been announced and USA Rugby is now accepting bids to determine playoff hosting locations. USA Rugby is looking for two venues to host men’s DI, II, and III club playoffs, as well as eight venues to host men’s and women’s …
USA RUGBY ANNOUNCES NEW TOURNAMENT SANCTIONING PROCESS
USA Rugby to enforce new tournament sanctioning process effective immediately Sanctioning is free for registered clubs and members Non-sanctioned tournaments will not be covered by USA Rugby insurance BOULDER, Colo. – USA Rugby is announcing a renewed emphasis on the benefits of sanctioning for teams looking to host a rugby tournament or event outside of …
Referee Assessments are a good thing!
So, you’ve just finished what you thought was a great game! A few days later you receive a Referee Assessment and it lists all the things you need to improve upon. Don’t get discouraged; constructive criticism is a key part of any job. This is a reminder to accept criticism and do your job in …
ARC 7s Series kicks off this weekend
from the Allied Rugby Conference: The ARC 7s Series kickoffs this weekend in Norman Oklahoma with the OU 7’s acting not only as the opening event but as a National Qualifier for the USA Rugby 7s National Championship. The event will be held at the Al Velie Rugby Football Complex on the beautiful campus of Oklahoma University. …