TOLA Recap 2024: Weeks 1&2

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 …

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2024 RRRC & TOLA 7s

We’re thrilled to announce this summer’s lineup for the RRRC & TOLA 7s Series! Last year, Dallas and the Austin Huns led the charge in the men’s tournaments, while HEB and Dallas took the titles in the women’s competitions. Will they hold onto their crowns? As the temperatures climb, teams are already getting into gear …

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Seeking Hosts for TRU 2024 Rugby Events and USA Club Nationals

The TRU is seeking hosts for all upcoming events in 2024, including: RRRC Championships – April 20-21 Gulf Coast Super Regionals – May 4-5 RRRC 7s Series – Summer TOLA 7s Series – Summer Mary Graham All Stars – December 7-8 Additionally, the USA Club Rugby Association, Inc. is inviting hosts for the USA Club …

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TRU Board Meeting Notes – 8/21/23

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 McPhail Dodge Tate Hiller Tomsak Regrets Martin Ohmann-Wilson New Clubs Houston Chupacabra (XVs M) Young: Carrying this over from the …

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TOLA and RRRC 7s Series 2023: Celebrating Champions and Nationals Qualifiers

As the dust settles on the rugby fields, we celebrate not only the champions of the TOLA and RRRC 7s Series but also the teams that advanced to Nationals, igniting excitement and representing Texas on a broader stage. TOLA 7s Series Men’s Champions: Austin Huns In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Austin …

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RRRC & TOLA 7s

2023 RRRC & TOLA 7s

The TRU is excited to announce the TOLA & RRRC 7s Tournaments for the summer. Dallas dominated in the men’s TOLA and RRRC tournaments last year, while Grand Prairie and the SHARCs had their own victories in the women’s TOLA and RRRC 7s tournaments, respectively. It will be interesting to see if Dallas can maintain …

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RRRC & TOLA 7s

TOLA & RRRC Wrap-Up: Weeks 4 & 5

In this summary we are going to cover both Week 4 of TOLA (River City 7’s in Austin,TX) and Week 5 of TOLA/RRRC (Choctaw 7’s in Durant, OK).* RRRC 7’s To start, the RRRC Qualifiers are now done and dusted, with the third having taken place in Oklahoma this past weekend. On the men’s side, …

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RRRC & TOLA 7s

TOLA Wrap-Up 2022: Week 3

Houston Athletic Rugby Club hosted the annual Hell or High Water 7’s this past weekend at Aveva Stadium in Houston, TX. This stop was the second RRRC qualifier stop of the summer and the third for the TOLA series. Below we’re going to recap both sides of the tournament, and start to whittle down the …

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RRRC & TOLA 7s

TOLA Wrap-Up 2022: Week 2

On June 18th weekend the Austin Huns hosted the biggest 7’s tournament west of the Red River; that’s right – Bloodfest 7’s in Round Rock, TX. The weather stayed in the double digits and the breeze kept up, providing a classically Texas hot but not miserable day. The weekend was a big one not just …

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