Following the World Rugby Council meeting in May 2022, a number of law changes have been made. These all come into effect on August 1, 2022 in the USA. The five current Global Law Trials; Goal Line Drop-out, 50:22, jackler protection, banning pre-bound pods in open play (flying wedge) and approving a single latcher, will …
Clarification 3 2022 Clarification in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby Committee New Zealand Rugby seeks clarity on 2 issues: Law 9.17 states “a player must not tackle, charge, pull, push or grasp an opponent whose feet are off the ground”. Law 9.11 states “players must not do anything that is dangerous to …
Mark your calendars! After missing out on a 2020 event, the TRU is excited to announce that the annual Regional Development Summit will return this year! The timing couldn’t be better as this is the 50th Anniversary of the Texas Rugby Union. We are excited to present an expanded program with courses for coaches, referees …
ARPTC has created 13 weeks of virtual programming specifically for TRU members (male and female). Every week there will be a topic covered in the game of 7s or 15s where players and coaches can tune in for an interactive session with Rys. Programming begins September 14 at 7pm CST and continues until December 7, …
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 …
This proposal is in effect as of the 2019-20 Competitive Cycle, and we urge all clubs to become very familiar with this policy. The TRU has had several efforts over the years to drive referee abuse out of our game, but we continue to have recurring issues. As a result, the TRU and the RRRC …
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 …
Reaffirming its commitment to evidence-based injury-reduction in the sport, World Rugby has announced details of a minor amendment to the scrum law, reducing the ‘axial’ or rotational load on front row players on engagement. The amendment to Law 19.10b outlaws the practice of front-rows placing their heads onto opposition players’ shoulders between the call of ‘bind’ and …
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 …
We’re thrilled to announce that the TRU Summit Conference on the Game will be returning to Allen, TX this year. Our first Summit event was held 2014 in Allen and we’re partnering with the Courtyard Dallas Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center [210 E Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75002 – MAP] again. The Summit …