Over the next few weeks we will be providing videos of what the National Panel referees are focusing on. While we aren’t all National Panel referees we can work hard to maintain the same standards. When Texas teams advance beyond our state we want them to be comfortable with the interpretation of the laws, not [...]
TRRA Continuing Education for Referees #2 – Points from a Free Kick
March 14, 2012 by
Welcome to another edition of an example of a ref situation. This will be a weekly (or often) post that will cover interpretations of laws from TRRA examples. We will use the TRU Facebook Page as a way to discuss and unify our refereeing in Texas. This week we wanted to cover “Points from a Free Kick”. Red [...]
TRRA Continuing Education for Referees #1 – Not Releasing
March 14, 2012 by
After a great weekend of rugby, Texas Rugby Referee RATO group decided to start a weekly (or often) post that will cover interpretations of laws from TRRA examples. We will use the TRU Facebook Page as a way to discuss and unify our refereeing in Texas. This week we wanted to cover “Not Releasing”. Example: Red [...]
2012 Game Management Guidelines
February 1, 2012 by
The 2012 Game Management Guidelines are now available to download below or on the USAR website (Officiate the Game > 2012 Game Management Guidelines). Download - 2012 Game Management Guidelines
2011 IRB Law Rulings
December 9, 2011 by
Dear Referee Organization Chairs, The IRB has issued three Rulings within the last week. Please distribute this to all Unions, clubs, Local Referee Organizations and referees in your area. Here is a synopsis or read below. Please feel free to write or call if you have any questions. Peter Watson Chair USA Rugby Law Committee [...]
