Registration Now Open for the 10th Annual TRU Summit

Registration is officially open for the 10th Annual TRU Summit. Join us in Houston for a full weekend of rugby development, celebration, and connection with coaches, referees, players, administrators, and supporters from across the region. Spots are limited and courses sell out every year. Register early to secure your place. What to Expect The weekend …

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Celebrating a Decade of Legends at the 2025 TRU Hall of Fame Banquet

The Texas rugby community will gather in Houston on Saturday, August 23 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary TRU Hall of Fame Banquet. This year’s celebration honors four new inductees, several Distinguished Service recipients, and the Alan Sharpley Award honoree. The banquet will be held at the Hilton Houston North, which will also host the TRU …

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TRU Teams Face Tough Semifinal Exits at 2025 USA Club XVs Nationals

Texas Rugby Union (TRU) clubs the Austin Blacks and Houston sHARCs both earned well-deserved spots at the 2025 USA Club XVs National Championships in Indianapolis, but each faced powerhouse opponents in their respective Division I semifinals and came up short. Austin Blacks – Men’s Division I After winning the Gulf Coast Super Regional, the Austin …

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Reminder: No Cameras Allowed in Player Gear

Wearing cameras on rugby players’ clothing, such as in headgear, is illegal and dangerous due to player safety and equipment regulations. Cameras can pose a physical hazard in contact situations, increasing the risk of injury to both the wearer and other players. World Rugby Law 4, which governs players’ clothing, strictly prohibits the use of …

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2025 TRU Hall of Fame Inductees Unveiled Ahead of August Celebration

Congratulations to the four outstanding members of the 10th Anniversary Texas Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2025: Doug Corrigan, Filip Keuppens, Kelly “Spike” Kolberg, and Paul McCartney.  Additionally, Mattison Grey, Joe and Jackie Olivas, and David Pflegler have been named Distinguished Service Award recipients, while Paul Mabry is being honored with the prestigious Alan …

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RRRC Competitions Committee Notes – 5/12/25

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 Dale Walker Curl Kurylas Keuppens Robinson Davies Hanson Regrets: Hunter Hanlon Wegman Hughes Compliance Registration totals: YTD 2024-2025 = 2,306 YTD 2023-2024 = 2,113 Growth YR over …

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TRU Board Meeting Notes – 4/21/2025

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 Dodge Hiller Davies Guitan Tomsak Armstrong Hanson Regrets: Young Items from prior meetings: Grant Request  – Approved $3,000 for Sevens All …

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