The Sunday weather in Omaha was cool and rainy, but the conditions did not dampened the intensity of play. In Division 3 Wichita defeated Northern State 29-17 for the Championship, while the KC Blues D3 defeated the St. Louis Hornets 25-17 for 3rd place. The top three teams (Wichita, Northern State, and KC Blues D3 [...]
West Men’s Division 2 & Division 3 Championship Information
April 15, 2012
Click here for event information for the West Men’s Club Division 2 and 3 Championships. Please be sure to review these materials ASAP so that you are well aware of the requirements. Click here for a direct link to the tournament brackets and match times. Results will be updated during the tournament.
West 7s Qualifiers – Summer 2012
April 3, 2012
The West 7s Qualifying tournaments for summer 2012 are: Texas – Dallas Harlequins on June 23, 2012 * Central – Kansas City Blues on July 7, 2012 West – Denver Barbarians on July 21, 2012 * This venue may be moved to Houston to coordinate with the USA vs. Italy test match the evening of [...]
Call for Applications – West Senior Women’s Coach
December 9, 2011
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, [...]