The TRU is pleased to announce that Mr. Ron Watson has accepted the role of TRU Director of Competitions for the remainder of the season/term. The position was formerly held by Mr. Alan Sharpley who resigned to focus on other West and USA duties. Mr. Watson has an extensive rugby resume and has worked with …
Now that the Spring season is officially upon us and most every division is gearing up for their respective Leagues, I would like to remind all teams to be mindful of the various TRU Policies & Procedures posted on the TRU Website. For most clubs that also means that they must be aware of any …
*** Update *** Per my discussions with Alan Sharpley (USA Competitions) we are placing the policy on hold pending a ruling from the USA Eligibility Committee. Alan believes that an official ruling on player movement will be forthcoming from the National Office in the next 10 (or so days). Therefore, we will continue the policy …
All – The new Operating Procedures have been posted to the website and are in immediate effect. I have rec’d a few phone calls and emails about best practices Please note the following bullet points and comments. * Clubs have been required to have Eligibility Binders for several years. The historical enforcement on game day …
HI All, I have uploaded 5 clips that the IRB sent to the USA office last week. The clips deal with: • Law 15. 7(c) Sealing • Law 15.6 (d) Ruck Entry • Law 19.8 (i) Lineout Receiver • Law 17.4(c) Maul Entry • Law 16.5(d) Offside-Rucks You can find them on the Officiating MultiMedia …
For Immediate Release October 21, 2010 Teagarden makes ref history BOULDER, Colo. – USA Rugby is proud to announce that National Panel Referee Dana Teagarden has been appointed by the International Rugby Board (iRB) to referee the upcoming international test match between The Netherlands and Hong Kong on December 18, 2010 in Amsterdam. This makes …
All – Unfortunately the year has not started off well as it relates to Match Protocols. The proceedures, responsibility and timing requirements for confirming all matches (friendly and league) are posted on the website under “Referee Corner” and must be adheared to by all parties. Confirming matches is vital and is a shared responsibility for …
Please note that there have been several important documents added to the TRU webpage. 1. TRU Participation Agreement 2. TRU Operating Procedures 3. TRU 2010 Field Policy All of the above documents are linked on the site under “Administration” tab. All clubs are required to read, understand and abide by these updates until further notice. …
Texas Rugby Union Field Policy FOR ALL TRU MATCHES/TOURNAMENTS (LEAGUE & FRIENDLIES)-MANDATORY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2010 It is MANDATORY, that Sideline Barriers or Ropes are to be required a minimum 5m off touchline, Try line to Try line; preferred dead ball line to dead ball line; Sideline Barriers or Ropes are to be when there …
TRU Board & Member Clubs: The USA competitive cycle ends each year on August 31. This has been the procedure for the last several years. Both the TRU and the WRU have both followed this CIPP cycle year end since inception. In order to facilitate that CIPP registration process and ensure that Clubs, Coaches, Referees …