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 Club 7s Qualifying Tournaments
June 24, 2011
2011 Western 7s Qualifier Schedule (Also see the West Calendar at right) June 25 – Harlequin Cup 7s, Dallas, TX Contact: Ted Hill (Phone: 214-221-1660 ext 303; Email: tedh@lifeben.com) Tournament Information July 9 – Heartland 7s, Kansas City, MO Contact: Joe Fridkin (Phone: 816-213-5734; Email: jfridkin@lathropgage.com) Tournament Information July 23 – Denver 7s, Denver, CO [...]
IRB – Key Areas Memo
June 14, 2011
See the attached “key areas” memo from the iRB. IRB 110601 PO Key Areas Memo
New USA Rugby 7s Eligibility Guidelines
May 29, 2011
USA Rugby has issued new guidelines for 7s rugby eligibility. A ‘must see’ for all 7s enthusiasts. USA Rugby 7s Eligibility Press Release USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations (Effective May 2011) Section 10. NATIONAL ALL STAR SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS 10.1. Team Eligibility – Teams may carry a maximum roster of 12 players per event weekend. 10.2. Player [...]
USA Rugby – Game Management Guidelines
May 29, 2011
USA Rugby has published the new Game Management Guidelines effective May 2011. Game Management Guidelines – USA Rugby May 2011