The Western Rugby Union has announced a call for applications for the Senior Women’s All-Star Coach position. Click here to link to the position expectations and application information.
West Men’s All-Star 7s take 2nd – Women take 4th
August 28, 2011
Congratulations to the West Men’s 7s All-Stars, who placed 2nd after losing to So Cal in the championship match, and the West Women’s 7s All-Stars who finished 4th in the USA Rugby National 7s All-Stars championships this weekend in Chula Vista, CA. Both teams were lead by first-year coaches, Andre Snyman and Tracy Gola, respectively. [...]
Texas Referee Promotions
August 17, 2011
On behalf of the Texas Rugby Referee’s Association (TRRA) and the Referee Advancement & Training Organization (RATO), it is my pleasure to announce the following referees have been promoted: L3 Promotions: Basheer Benhalim Stan Cagle Phil Camm Doug Corrigan Jimmy Schreiner Butch Neunschwander Geoff Taylor Kyle Witnbaker L2 Promotions: Mike Clough Sean “Bean” Martin Traci [...]
USA Rugby Membership Registration Now Open
August 16, 2011
USA Rugby membership registration for 2011-2012 has opened. The USA Rugby membership fee now includes $10 for personal accident insurance. Total registration rates are: > Senior and Referee $45 > College $40 > High School/Youth $30 Western Rugby Union dues are collected in conjunction with USA CIPP and are: > Senior and Referee $25 > [...]
Woodlands Exiles, Denver Barbos, and Glendale to USA Rugby Men’s 7s
July 26, 2011
Coming into the third and final West Men’s Club 7s Qualifying tournament, four teams were in a dead heat with 6 points each – Dallas Harlequins, Denver Barbos, Glendale Raptors, and The Woodlands Exiles. When the dust settled, it was Glendale vs. Dallas Harlequins for 3rd place, and the Barbos vs. The Woodlands Exiles in [...]
West Men’s 7s Team Training & Selection – Letter from Coach, Andre Snyman
July 13, 2011
Hi Coaches, Andre Snyman here! Just wanted to touch base with you and introduce myself. I am really pleased to have been appointed Head Coach for the West Men’s All Star 7s Team and would be very appreciative if you could assist me with my quest to field the best team available. While I am [...]
West Men’s Club 7s Results – To date …
July 11, 2011
After two West Men’s Club 7s Qualifiers, there are four teams tied with 6 points each – Dallas Harlequins, Denver Barbos, Glendale, and the Woodlands Exiles. In Dallas on June 25th, Glendale defeated the Dallas Harlequins in the finals. The Barbos defeated the Kansas City Blues for 3rd place. In Kansas City on July 9th, [...]
Andre Snyman named coach of the West Men’s 7s All-Stars
July 4, 2011
Andre Snyman, a former South African Springbok in both 7s and 15s, has been named to lead the West Men’s 7s All-Stars. He succeeds Freddie Waititi, who is not available. Snyman currently resides in Colorado and is affiliated with the Glendale Raptors. He will work closely with Gregg Jarvis, the West 7s Coordinator (west7director@aol.com). A [...]
Nominations for West Women’s 7s All-Stars
July 3, 2011
Hello Fellow Rugby Coaches, Presidents, Match Sec, Captains, etc: If you could all please pass this email along to your respective teams/players. Any players interested in trying out for the West 7s All-Star team, please have them join the following Yahoo Group: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/west7s/ 10-12 players will be chosen to represent the WEST at the National [...]
WRFU Board Meeting – July 23-24
June 25, 2011
The Western Rugby Union Board of Directors will meet in Denver, CO on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. The Board will meet at the Renaissance Hotel at I-70 and Quebec. The Board will meet from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, and from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Sunday. Saturday afternoon [...]