General News – Texas Rugby Union

2019 RRRC Promotion and Relegation – Initial Results (for 2019-20 Competitive Cycle)

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by Wendy Young

Now that the 2018-2019 Competitive 15s Season has ended, the RRRC has reviewed the Promotion and Relegation Policy. After reviewing, the results are below. These are NOT FINALIZED as Clubs have the opportunity to appeal or request voluntary promotion or relegation. Teams are encouraged to push themselves and “play up” to the best of their ability, …

2019 TRU All Star Challenge – Dec 7-8 @ Austin, TX

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Wendy Young

The 2019 TRU Women’s Rugby All Star Challenge will be Dec 7-8 and will be held in Austin, TX! As always the TRU will have a team and will be joined by returning teams Mid-America Rugby Union, Capital Rugby Union and Stars Rugby. We have interest from a few other Unions and will announce teams …

2019 USA Rugby Club National Championships Recap

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Wendy Young

The TRU had three teams in contention at the 2019 USA Rugby Club National Championships. Read on for a recap! Men’s Division I: Austin Blacks vs. Life Running Eagles: In a game filled with emotions, the Life Running Eagles and the Austin Blacks entered Saturday’s fixture with the hopes of being National Champions. The teams …

2019 USA Rugby Congress Club Representative – Accepting Nominations

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Wendy Young

Dave Yeoman’s two year term as a Congress Club Representative for the TRU will end at the end of this CIPP cycle (Aug 31). USA Rugby is hosting a Summer AGM and we’d like to have our new representative seated so they can attend this event. We’d like to thank Dave for his continued time …

World Rugby furthers concussion prevention commitment with new high-tackle sanction framework

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 by Wendy Young

World Rugby has issued a law application guideline and supporting educational materials to assist everyone in the game with the on-field sanction decision-making process for high tackle and shoulder charges. Reflecting the international federation’s evidence-based approach to reducing the risk of concussion, the ‘decision-making framework for high tackles’ was developed in partnership with union and …

2019 TOLA 7s Tournaments

June 5, 2019June 4, 2019 by Wendy Young

The TRU is excited to announce the TOLA 7s Tournaments for 2019! The series starts this weekend with Lonestar 7s in Dallas and concludes in Shreveport with Horseshoe 7s in early August. Do note that in order to encourage increased participation and raise the level of competition within the Red River and TOLA competitions we …

2019 USA Rugby Club National Champions – Jun 1-2

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Wendy Young

This weekend, the top senior club teams in the USA will face off in Obetz, Ohio to stake their claim at the 2019 National Championships! All matches will be broadcast on FloRugby. Or if you’re attending in person, purchase tickets. Men’s Division I: Austin Blacks vs. Life Running Eagles: 5pm ET Saturday June 1 Two …

TRU Board Notes – 5/20/2019

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Wendy Young

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 Dodge Tate Tomsak Kurylas James Hiller Roche (Guest) Regrets Green Yeoman Follow ups Fines Outstanding Woodlands ineligible players ($100) PAID 5/22 …

2019 RRRC 7s – Schedule and Locations Finalized

June 4, 2019May 28, 2019 by Wendy Young

The RRRC Qualifier Series will consist of three qualifying tournaments featuring Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s divisions. The team that accumulates the most points during the course of the series will be awarded a slot in the USA Rugby National 7s Club Championships.* In order to be eligible, teams must meet USA Rugby and RRRC …

WANTED: University of Texas Women’s Rugby Club Head Coach

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Wendy Young

The University of Texas Women’s Rugby Club is looking for a new head coach starting in August 2019. This is a position with a stipend of $400 per semester. Texas Women’s Rugby is a collegiate rugby club and is part of the Texas Rugby Union, Red River Conference. This is a student-run organization under the …