The USA Rugby National Development Summit (NDS) has found a home for 2019 in Houston, Texas. The annual conference will run from January 11-13 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel near Reliant-Medical. Early Bird Registration is open now. NDS is now in its 13th year and as it continues to be an integral part of the …
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The TRU will be partnering with TRRA again this year for a few early fall warmup tournaments. These are free for TRU men’s and women’s clubs in good standing to attend! While these are great warmups and a good way for teams to knock off the rust before league season begins, these are also the …
Whew, what whirlwind couple of weeks it has been! We’re ecstatic to announce that the Summit USA Rugby courses in Houston this weekend are ALL FULL. There is still room in the Atavus Coach and Player courses on Sunday (register and details at www.atavus.co/tru). We’ve also sold out the HOF event with over a 100 …
We’re kicking off our upcoming TRU Summit weekend with a welcome social at Bubba’s On Washington. It’s extra special this year as HARC is celebrating 20 years and so we’ve combined the two events. On August 24, 1998, three Clubs joined together and created the Houston Athletic Rugby Club we have today. Over the past 20 years, …
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If you haven’t heard the 4th Annual TRU Summit Conference on the game is taking place in Houston on August 24-26. To celebrate that event and the fact that we have SEVEN certification courses available we’re officially launching the #RugbyCertified hashtag! After you complete one of the courses you’ll be able to let all your friends …
The TRU AGM will take place during the TRU Summit weekend at the Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria. We’ll start at on Sunday at noon and end around 3pm. This year we have two Board seats open (Men’s DII & Men’s DIII) and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions of the nominees. …
It is now confirmed that Gary Gold, coach of the USA National Men’s Team, will be in attendance and speak at the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Saturday, August 25 in Houston, TX. With the historic win over Scotland still fresh on everyone’s mind, and with an eye toward the Eagles tour to Spain and …
The Texas Rugby Union Hall of Fame will welcome nine new members to its ranks at its August 25 induction banquet in Houston. Those selected are a good mix of great players, administrators, referees, pioneers and the first Father/Son inductees. After an intense review period, development of the final ballot from those nominated, spirited discussion …
Ron Watson’s two year term as a Congress Club Representative for the TRU has ended. We’d like to thank Ron for his continued time and support as a Congress Club Representative to USA Rugby on behalf of the TRU. The TRU Board is now accepting nominations for individuals interested in the seat. The responsibilities and duties …
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The TRU Board is now accepting nominations for individuals interested in running for Men’s DII & Men’s DIII Representative. Individuals may nominate themselves by submitting a rugby resume as well as a personal statement (maximum one page) explaining why they wish to run for either position. Individuals may also nominate others, the Board will contact …
Read more2018 TRU Board Men’s DII & Men’s DIII Representative – Accepting Nominations