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The 2020 TRU Hall of Fame Banquet has been POSTPONED until further notice. The continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic wouldn’t allow for us to meet safely and celebrate these individuals as we’d like. We will have more details and a confirmed date as soon as possible. In the meantime, we urge you to view …
The nomination window for TRU President has closed. Only one nomination for Kirk Tate was received by the deadline. As a result, Kirk Tate will continue serving in his capacity as TRU President. The next nomination window for TRU President will open in three years, 2023. For more details on this elections, go here: http://texasrugbyunion.com/2020/07/22/tru-president-accepting-nominations/
The TRU’s mission is “More People Playing Better Rugby.” Those words are intentionally inclusive. So it is important that we make a statement that should have come sooner, but is no less important now: Black lives matter. The TRU has recently established a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee so that along with other marginalized people, the …
The Dallas Harlequins RFC are delighted to announce Danny Carlton as new Men’s Head Coach. Bringing 12 years of professional coaching experience, Danny transitions from his previous role as Attack Coach & Performance Analyst, which he has held with ‘Quins since 2018. “It’s a great honor to take over one of the most famous Rugby …
The TRU Board is now accepting nominations for individuals interested in running for President. Individuals may nominate themselves by submitting a rugby resume as well as a personal statement (maximum one page) explaining why they wish to run for either position. Individuals may also nominate others, the TRU Board will contact these individuals to determine …
At the request of our members the TRU Board will be releasing their monthly board call minutes and notes. View all of the TRU archived minutes or read on for the most recent notes: Roll Call Young Kurylas Wilson Roche Tomsak Tate Dodge Hiller Regrets O’Gara USAR Reorg Tate: I want to start off with the Alex Goff …
The Senior Club Rugby Council is seeking nominations for its representative on the USAR Board of Directors and to the USAR Nominating Committee. The Senior Club Rugby Council is seeking a diverse pool of candidates for each role that meets the qualifications outlined below. Senior Club Rugby Council Representative to the USAR Board of Directors …
Read moreSenior Club Rugby Council Seeks Nominations for USA Rugby Roles
The TRU remains in Stage 3 under the USA Rugby Return to Play Guidelines. Stage 3 means, among other things, no contact rugby. THERE ARE NO SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS OR COMPETITIONS AT THIS TIME. USA Rugby accident and liability insurance does not apply to any injuries from contact rugby. TRU members are strongly discouraged from attending unsanctioned …
On May 26, USA Rugby released their Return to Play (RTP) Guidelines. The newly formed TRU RTP Taskforce has reviewed them in detail, alongside World Rugby guidelines and various state-level governors’ orders from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. Although we’re all anxious to get back on the pitch in some form, given that our sport …
Read moreTRU Statement on USA Rugby Return to Play Guidelines
By now many of you have heard that USA Rugby filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday. Rather than filing under Chapter 7 (liquidation), the Chapter 11 (restructuring) filing was made possible by an additional infusion of cash from World Rugby. Even so, the future of USA Rugby is uncertain. Since USA Rugby announced the creation …