Events – Texas Rugby Union

USA Rugby Level 1 Match Officiating – Jan 11 in Houston, TX

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Wendy Young

USA Rugby Level 1 Match Officiating Course Date/Time: Saturday, January 11, 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)Facility:Strake Jesuit8900 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77036Course Host: Margaret RouseEmail: margaret.rouse@gmail.com Phone: 504-201-3748 Clinic Description Come join us for a fun, hands-on experience that provides the training to safely begin officiating rugby matches. Refereeing offers people an opportunity to have fun, stay …

2020 RRRC & TRU Championships – Call for Host Bids

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Wendy Young

The RRRC and TRU Championships will take place on April 25-26, 2020. We are officially requesting host applications at this time! This year will be a combined RRRC / TRU event like last year. The preliminary schedule calls for 7 matches on Saturday, and 4 on Sunday. Participating divisions are: RRRC – Apr 25-26 Men’s …

2019 TRU All Star Challenge Recap

December 17, 2019December 11, 2019 by Wendy Young

The 2019 TRU Women’s Rugby All Star Challenge was this past weekend in Austin, TX at the Austin Huns rugby complex. With eight teams in attendance, we eagerly awaited the competition this tournament would bring. Teams had traveled from all over the country and included representation from Pacific NW, Mid-America (MARFU), Old Glory Capital Selects, …

2020 WRCRA Conference – January 17-19 @ Atlanta, GA

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by Wendy Young

The Women’s Rugby Coaches and Referees Association (WRCRA) is hosting their second annual conference January 17-19 in Atlanta, GA. Women’s Rugby has been built by generations of women who are unapologetic about who they are and the ways diverse identities contribute to positive team cultures. The 2020 WRCRA Conference will explore this connection between personal …

Texas A&M Women's Rugby - 2019 TRU College Champions

2019 TRU U24 All Star Team Announced

December 3, 2019November 22, 2019 by Wendy Young

The TRU Senior All Star team was announced yesterday and today we’re releasing the first ever TRU U24 All Star team. Led by coaches Nick James of HARC and Holly Iker of the Oklahoma Roses, the squad was chosen throughout the TRU College season and final scouting at the TRU College Championships. The squad has …

USA Rugby Women's National Team Coach - Rob Cain

Rob Cain Coach & Player Clinics – 2019 TRU All Star Challenge Weekend

December 3, 2019November 21, 2019 by Wendy Young

The Texas Rugby Union is proud to announce that USA Rugby Women’s National Team Coach will be attending the 2019 TRU All Star Challenge. Rob will be scouting athletes on both days as he has done at numerous WPL and USA Rugby events this year. TRU All Star coach Luis Sanchez said about Rob Cain …

USA Rugby Level 1 Match Officiating – Oct 26 in Houston, TX

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Wendy Young

Register USA Rugby Level 1 Match Officiating Course Date/Time: Saturday, October 26, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)Facility: SaberCats AVEVA Stadium2055 Mowery RdHouston, TX 77045Course Host: Joe OlivasEmail: brazoriaspartans@gmail.comPhone: 713-283-4210 Clinic Description Come join us for a fun, hands-on experience that provides the training to safely begin officiating rugby matches. Refereeing offers people an opportunity …

UPDATED: 2019 TRU All Stars – Coaching Staff Selected

December 2, 2019October 2, 2019 by Wendy Young

The 2019 TRU Women’s Rugby All Star Challenge is Dec 7-8 and will be held in Austin, TX at the Austin Huns rugby complex. We’re ecstatic to announce that six Senior teams and two U24 teams will be in attendance this year. Participation has doubled from last year and this will be our biggest event …

USA Rugby Level 200 Coaching Clinic – Oct 26 in Houston, TX

October 9, 2019September 26, 2019 by Wendy Young

REGISTER USA Rugby Level 200/World Rugby Level 1 Coaching Clinic Participant Registration Date/Time: Saturday, October 26, 2019 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)Facility: SaberCats AVEVA Stadium – 2055 Mowery Rd, Houston (The address provided takes you to the beginning of the sports complex but you will see the stadium’s score board from HWY 288. The easiest …

Welcome Social at Kelly’s at the Village – 2019 TRU Summit

August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by Wendy Young

We’re kicking off our upcoming TRU Summit weekend with a welcome social at Kelly’s at the Village, across the street from our host hotel. We’ve reserved space on their open patio and will have appetizers and complimentary drinks starting at 7pm. Date: Aug 23, 2019When: 7-9:00 PMWhere: Kelly’s at the Village – 190 E Stacy …