West Sevens 2013 Competition Rules and Regulations

Please click the link below for the West Sevens 2013 Competition Rules and Regulations.  Clubs are expected to understand and adhere to these requirements.  If you have any questions, contact Gregg Jarvis, the West Sevens Program Director at West7director@aol.com or 817-690-1791. West Sevens 2013 Competition Rules and Regulations

West 7s – Denver Qualifier Information

You are invited to enjoy the 46th annual Denver 7s Tournament  at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday July 20, 2013. Beautiful natural grass fields, professionally lined with top class amenities steps away.  We will play the 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th place matches for each bracket including the Men’s Collegiate inside the MLS Stadium at Dicks Sporting [...]

USA Rugby to Offer Online Touch Judge & AR Courses

Boulder, CO – The USA Rugby Referee Department is excited to announce the advent of online Touch Judge & Assistant Referee courses!  These courses will allow participants from all over the country to create a collaborative learning environment and become USA Rugby certified.  Click link below to see more … http://usarugby.org/news/coverage/usarugby/item/usa-rugby-now-offering-online-touch-judge-and-assistant-referee-courses

iRB Announces New Scrum Engagement Process

New scrum process … The International Rugby Board Council has announced the implementation of a global trial of the “crouch, bind, set” scrum engagement sequence, which is aimed at enhancing player welfare by reducing impact on engagement by up to 25 per cent in elite competition.  Click the link to story below. http://usarugby.org/news/coverage/usarugby/item/new-scrum-process-approved-for-global-trial

iRB Concussion Guidelines

Teams should be following the current regulation (Reg. 10) regarding concussions. Essentially – any player with a suspected concussion should be removed from play immediately. The full guidelines can be accessed via the attached link, or the attached document. LINK – iRB Concussion Guidelines DOCUMENT - IRB_Concussion_Guidelines_EN.

USA Rugby Tournament Sanctioning Process

For Immediate Release September 28, 2012 USA RUGBY ANNOUNCES NEW TOURNAMENT SANCTIONING PROCESS USA Rugby to enforce new tournament sanctioning process effective immediately Sanctioning is free for registered clubs and members Non-sanctioned tournaments will not be covered by USA Rugby insurance BOULDER, Colo. – USA Rugby is announcing a renewed emphasis on the benefits of [...]

West Referee Chair and Treasurer

The Western Rugby Referee Association has elected Gary Hartzell as the new Chair. Gary has served in a variety of capacities with the WRRA in the past, most notably as the West Referee scheduler. In addition, Dan Hattrup has been confirmed as the new WRRA Treasurer. Dan will work closely with David McPhail, West Treasurer [...]

USA Rugby Eligibility Regulations

USA Rugby Releases 2012-2013 Club Eligibility Regulations All member teams and players will be held to the Eligibility and Competition Regulations posted on the USA Rugby website. In event of any ambiguity in these guidelines, members are to seek an official interpretation from the Eligibility Committee. Definition of a Qualifying Competition has been incorporated throughout [...]

USA Rugby Member Accident Insurance

USA RUGBY MEMBER ACCIDENT INSURANCE Link to USA Rugby Website WHO IS COVERED? All registered members of USA Rugby, including athletes, coaches, officials and referees. WHAT IS COVERED? Accidental injury that occurs at USA Rugby sanctioned activities. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Excess Accident Medical Expense: $25,000 Deductible, with Primary Insurance: $1,500* Deductible, without Primary Insurance: [...]

USA Rugby Improves Coach Certification Standards

USA Rugby Improves Coach Certification Standards USA Rugby has updated what it means to be a registered rugby coach in the United States. Beginning with the 2012-13 membership year, all USA Rugby members that register as a coach will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive USA Rugby Player Protection Package as part of their [...]