Updated info regarding this event can be found here: https://texasrugbyunion.com/2012/07/13/referees-conference-on-the-game-trra-annual-general-meeting-agm-july-28-29-2012/ Please mark you calendar for the weekend of July 28 / 29. The TRRA will be hosting a Conference on the Game on Saturday, July 28th. The event will focus on referee training, growth and development. The TRRA will be bringing in national and international …
Folks, There are some Law changes that just came out (and I am sure most have seen something about them). Below are some explanatory comments. Peter Watson Chair, USA Rugby Laws sub-committee 2012 IRB Law Changes May 2012 This week the IRB issued a number of small changes in Law. Implementation dates vary – some …
West Sevens – National Qualifier | Saturday June 23rd, 2012 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.* BRACKETS: West 7’s Qualifying Teams* ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9th, 2012 – E-mail: EricPhillips1@hotmail.com LOCATION: Houston Amateur Sports Park 12131 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77045 $5.00 parking fee day of event.* ENTRY FEE: $400 SEND PAYMENT TO: Payments can be coordinated via Paypal or …
TOLA Sevens Announcement: The creation of the TOLA Sevens Series has grown from infancy to a highly desired competition over the past several years. As this competition continues to grow and evolve alongside the increased focus on the Seven-a-side variation of Rugby, the time has come to formally merge the TRU and TOLA. Under …
Any club that is seeking a new status (promotion / relegation / admittance / removal) must notify Ron Watson, the TRU Director of Competitions by COB June 1, 2012. In addition to any Club requested change, the Union will be looking the results of the annual Promotion & Relegation policy. Also under consideration will be future effects …
On behalf of the TRRA and the Referee Advancement & Training Organization (RATO), it is my pleasure to announce that referee Wendy Young have been promoted to L1. Wendy is the first female to reach L1 status in Texas. She has been a great addition to the TRRA team as a referee, mentor and TRRA technical adviser. Her …
Dear SWC members, The Southwest Conference is pleased to announce the addition of St. Edward’s University to the SWC. SEU’s official statement to their supporters announcing their admission into the SWC stated, “St. Edwards University Rugby Football Club is proud and honored to compete against the best College rugby teams in Texas. SEURFC has rapidly …
Attention TRRA Referees: We are approaching the Summer 7s season quickly. Please note that assignments will go through the TRU Google Calendar system. If you are approached individual by a team to work at a tournament you will need to work with them on compensation. If you are assigned by TRRA through your calendar you will recieve compensation …
TRRA Continuing Education for Referees Here is another video from the team of National Panel Referees for review. This video covers a wide spectrum but reiterates the management at the Tackle & Ruck. It also touches on the “clear and obvious” calls, Foul Play, Obstruction and Scrum Wheeling. Video: https://vimeo.com/38574917 Also, last week our post prompted some great …
The TRU has tentatively scheduled its Summer Board Meeting for the weekend of August 11th. Location will be Houston, TX. More details to follow. Calendar and web will be updated with more details as they become available.