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 > [...]
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 [...]
West players on USA U-20 Women at Nations Cup
July 1, 2011
The West will be represented by Colleen Carey (University of Colorado), Mackenzie Lewis (Mesa State College), Haley Anderson (Summit County), Amelia Bizer (Woodlands H.S., Texas), Jacie Vonada (South Dakota State), and Hannah Price (alternate, Summit County) on the USA Rugby Women’s U-20 team that will be competing in the Nation’s Cup. The team is coached [...]
IRB – Key Areas Memo
June 14, 2011
See the attached “key areas” memo from the iRB. IRB 110601 PO Key Areas Memo
Women’s Collegiate/U23 All-Stars
June 13, 2011
While the Men were competing in Glendale, CO, the West Women’s Collegiate/U23 team were in Pittsburgh, PA. The change in format is moving from a strict U23 base, to a primarily collegiate base, with this being a transition year. The West Women struggled, going 0-2 for the event, and finished in 4th place in Tier [...]
Men’s Collegiate All-Stars
June 13, 2011
The Men’s Collegiate All-Stars participated in the National Collegiate All-Star Championships this past weekend in Glendale, CO. The West was asked to field two teams in the event, and both were in Tier B. The teams assembled in Colorado for a camp under first-year head coach, Jim Snyder. West #1 went 1-1 on the weekend, [...]