Clarification in Law ruling - hurdling/jumping over a tackler

World Rugby Clarification in Law ruling – hurdling/jumping over a tackler

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 …

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COVID-19

Revised TRU COVID Policy

SUMMARY: The revised policy is for when there is both an exposure and a dispute/concern over rescheduling/playing. Practice is up to the club.If there’s no exposure, play on. If there is exposure and the clubs and the referee are good with playing, play on. If there is exposure and the clubs can agree on a new …

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2021-22 TRU Registration OPEN

It is time to register with the Texas Rugby Union and your club!  Registration is done through Sportlomo and with these helpful tips below, we hope you will have a painless and easy registration. Similar to the 2020-21 season, there are two options available when registering (as a player) this season. We strongly suggest registering …

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Get vaccinated for your rugby mates & community

TRU Pause on Play

August 18, 2021 IMPORTANT UPDATE: The safety of our members will always be in the forefront. Due to the high increase of COVID cases the TRU Board has voted to pause full-contact trainings and games as outlined below. This hiatus will last until September 15th. Note that conditions in your area may change during this …

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Texas Rugby Union Summit Conference

2021 Summit Conference & HOF Celebration – Nov 5-7

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 …

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REMINDER: TRU Polos – Order by May 30

To celebrate 50 years of rugby in the Texas Rugby Union we’re offering two polos! The 50th Anniversary polo is $50 and the standard polo is $40. We’re offering sizes starting from XS-6XL in men and women’s cut as well as a men’s tall cut from XL-4XL. Order by May 30!

TRU 50th Anniversary Polo - Men's

TRU Polos – Order by May 30

To celebrate 50 years of rugby in the Texas Rugby Union we’re offering two polos! The 50th Anniversary polo is $50 and the standard polo is $40. We’re offering sizes starting from XS-6XL in men and women’s cut as well as a men’s tall cut from XL-4XL. Order by May 30!

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Rugby is back! Get Registered!

Register You read that right, rugby is back! We’re encouraging players to register with a full membership or upgrade from your existing training membership for participation in social matches against other teams. As we haven’t had any rugby matches since early 2020, the TRU Board voted recently to reduce the 2021 TRU dues from $50 …

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Return to Play Update – 12/3/20

Dear TRU / Red River Clubs: We hope you are all well, healthy, and staying safe, both in mind and body.  As you are all well-aware, the nation and the states within the Red River Conference remain in the grip of COVID-19, and the associated governmental restrictions. Although effective vaccines appear to be on the …

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