The rule tweak that could change rugby By Chris Rattue View as one page 4:00 AM Monday Jan 25, 2010 / NZ Herald The tackler must now get their hands off the ball and the ball carrier before jumping to their feet to dispute possession. Photo / Getty ImagesA new season, a new rule and, …
BBC News: Bill McLaren’s career spanned six decades and saw him earn the respect of players and fans alike Commentator Bill McLaren, known popularly as the “voice of rugby”, has died at the age of 86. Mr McLaren, from Hawick, retired in 2002 and was appointed OBE, CBE and MBE for services to the sport. …
Men DI College Top 25, Jan 14, 2010 (Jim Watje photo) The Dennis Storer Classic headlines the college schedule this weekend, although there are some other games of DI interest. St. Mary’s and Stanford renew a rivalry that gets all the more interesting with brothers Tim and Chris O’Brien coaching from either side of the …
Hello, It’s that time of the year to start thinking about spring rugby and the Texas Rugby Union (TRU) Under-23 Women’s Select Side Rugby Team. Here are some FAQs: What is the team? It is a group of players selected from women’s club, collegiate, and high school teams across Texas who want to have fun …
Details Set for USA Sevens in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – The pools and match schedule for the fourth stop on the IRB Sevens World Series circuit, the widely anticipated USA Sevens in Las Vegas, have officially been announced today by the International Rugby Board (IRB). Last year’s USA Sevens event, held in San Diego, …
New Coaching Rugby Sevens Course In conjunction with the USA Sevens event taking place in Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 13-14, 2010, USA Rugby’s Coach Development Department will be piloting a Coaching Rugby Sevens Level 1 (Basic Seven’s Coaching) and Level 2 (Seven’s Team Development and Game Planning) coaching courses. Coaching Seven’s Level 1 (a one …
2010 Winter Certification Workshop Schedule Announced USA Rugby announces its 2010 Winter Certification Workshop schedule with courses taking place in six locations over the course of two months. If you know someone looking to become a certified coach, please direct them to the schedule and registration information below. DATE LOCATION COURSE January 9-10 Portland, OR …
Age-Grade Assembly, Matches Prove Successful in Player Development SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The U.S. High School All-Americans and the U.S. Under-20 Team wrapped up its week-long assembly at the University of California – Santa Barbara with a second international double-header on Sunday, Jan. 3, which showed significant improvement from both age-grade teams. In the High …