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 …
As we gear up for the new rugby season, it’s crucial to be aware of several additional law changes and clarifications from USA Rugby and World Rugby that will take effect on September 1, 2024. These updates, alongside the previously announced tackle height adjustments, aim to enhance player safety and ensure fair play across all …
On August 10th and 11th, the top 7s teams in the nation descended upon Madison, Wisconsin for the annual Club 7s National Championship. Four clubs from the TRU participated, two in the men’s division and two in the women’s. HEB Lady Hurricanes The Lady Hurricanes finished top of the RRRC table after three tournaments, and …
It’s been a while since the last TOLA wrap-up, I know. I have to apologize, I was out at the Olympic Games; BUT THAT’S NO EXCUSE. While I was schmoozing in the Stade de France, the men and women of the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas regions were grinding it out in the heat to …
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 Ozzie Dodge Hiller Kurylas Tomsak Ohmann-Wilson Regrets: Ohmann-Wilson Young Tulsa RFC – D3 Must meet new club documentation (members / viability …
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: Note that meeting was moved from July 8 to 10th due to Hurricane Beryl. Roll Call McPhail Hansel Norton Caitlin Arnal Kurylas Hanlon Dale Hunter Hughes Curl Regrets: Wegman Young Ozzie …
The sounds of sunscreen spraying, ice chests being filled, and the chugging of water as one attempts to maintain hydration can only mean one thing, the summer sevens season is upon us. A staple of the Texas Rugby Union calendar, the summer 7s is a fun and social way to travel around the region, connect …
The USA Club Rugby sevens deadline is approaching. Players must be registered ‘to the club’ by July 1, 2024 in order to be eligible for the USA Club Rugby Sevens National Championships. An “At Large” registration is not acceptable for eligibility purposes; players must be registered directly to the club. Players from overseas must be …
ELIGIBILITY For the complete 2023-24 Senior Club Eligibility Regulations, see: https://usaclub.rugby/resources/ or https://usa.rugby/club-eligibility. KEY CONTACTS Club Sevens Competitions Committee: 7s@usaclub.rugbyClub Eligibility Committee: seniorclubeligibility@usa.rugby KEY DEADLINES JUNE 1Request approval from the Club Sevens Competitions Committee to participate in a Recognized Competitive Tournament for player eligibility purposes (Regulation 5.1-(h)). Qualifying tournaments do not require participation approval. JUNE …
Clubs aiming for the USA Rugby 7s Club National Championship this summer must declare their intent by June 1 using the below ‘Declaration Form’. The 2024 7s National Pathway Series kicks off the weekend of June 8th with qualifying events nationwide, culminating at the finals in Cottage Grove, WI, on August 10-11 at the Wisconsin …