Wendy Young 
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 …
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 McPhail Tomsak Dodge Hiller Guitan Davies Armstrong Regrets Hanson Young Welcome addition of April Armstrong as Women’s Rep to the Board; seat …
The Red River Competitions Committee releases their monthly committee call minutes and notes. View all of the archived RRRC minutes or read on for the most recent: Roll Call McPhail Norton Curl Wegman Walker Hunter Davies Hughes Keuppens Hanson – Admin Dale Kurylas Regrets Robison Hanlon Prasad Compliance Club Compliance and Registration Numbers – Texas Rugby Union Notable …
The Texas Rugby Union (TRU) has announced the hosts for its major events in 2025, setting the stage for an exciting year of rugby across the region. With key competitions and special events lined up, there’s plenty for players, fans, and administrators to look forward to in the coming months. This year’s TRU Summit Conference …
Circle Saturday, August 23, for the 10th celebration of the TRU Hall of Fame in Houston, TX. This milestone event will honor the legends and contributors who have shaped our rugby community. Nominations open soon – stay tuned for more details. Let’s make the 2025 TRU Hall of Fame a night to remember!
World Rugby has approved four Global Law Trials. These will take effect as new laws in the USA on January 1, 2025 for rugby at all levels and all versions. The Trial laws are very close to the way we have previously recommended referees officiate these phases anyway, so – while these are important changes …
Save the Date – 2025 TRU Summit Mark your calendars for a full weekend of rugby in Houston, TX! TRU Summit – 10th Anniversary Join us August 22-24 for the 10th annual TRU Summit, bringing together rugby players, coaches, referees, and enthusiasts from all levels – youth, high school, college, and adult. It’s your chance …
Join us for the RRRC/TOLA 7s All Hands Call on January 8 at 6 PM via Zoom. This is a key opportunity for all clubs, stakeholders, leadership, officials, and interested parties to shape the future of 7s rugby in our region. What’s on the Agenda? We’ll be discussing the 2025 7s structure, format, timing, and …
The 2024 Mary Graham All Stars delivered an incredible weekend of women’s rugby, showcasing elite talent and fierce competition. Hosted by Grand Prairie RFC at the Grand Prairie Mountain Creek Soccer Complex, the event highlighted the strength and passion of women’s rugby, even in the face of challenging weather conditions. Saturday’s semi-final matchups set the …
As we progress through the season, it’s critical that all clubs ensure their RX data—including rosters, scores, substitutions, and disciplinary actions—is completed and finalized by the usual deadlines. Accurate reporting is essential to maintaining compliance and ensuring fair competition across all teams. Why Compliance Matters Using RX properly is a league requirement, not a suggestion. …