TRU to Begin Monitoring Yellow Card Accumulation

The TRU Disciplinary Committee is introducing periodic surveys to monitor yellow card accumulation due to a recent spike in issued cards across competitions. This initiative aims to ensure fair play and adherence to World Rugby’s disciplinary framework.

Key Points to Remember:

  • Accumulating 3 yellow cards in a competitive cycle results in 1 red card, triggering a disciplinary hearing under the World Rugby framework.
  • Double yellows (in a single match) and “team” yellows are not included in accumulation.
  • Players remain eligible for competition unless a judicial officer imposes a sanction.

Pro Tip:
Players or teams who self-report after receiving 3 yellow cards may receive more leniency during sanction assessments.

Stay informed—yellow cards can be viewed online at texasrugbyunion.com/disciplinary-reports/#disciplinaryreport.

For further questions or clarification, please contact DC@texasrugbyunion.com.