There still seems to be some confusing regarding the MAUL. Please share this. Thank you! When a maul goes to ground and is not deemed to be collapsed intentionally: There is no obligation for any players to release the ball or roll away. If the ball is available, play should continue. Availability would constitute that [...]
Law Clarification: Maul goes to ground and is not deemed to be collapsed intentionally
University of Texas Men’s & Women’s Sevens Teams to attend 2013 Collegiate Rugby Championships (CRC) – May 30-June 2

Texas Rugby will be well represented at the upcoming 2013 Collegiate Rugby Championships in Philadelphia, PA on May 30 – June 2, 2013. The University of Texas Men’s and Women’s teams will both be in attendance. This is the third year that the UT Men have participated in the tournament but it will be a first for the [...]
Level 1 Officiating Course – Beaumont, TX – Saturday May 11, 2013
Educator: Jim Wolfinger ([email protected]) Register Location: 700 Jim Gilligan Way Beaumont, TX 77710 Eligibility: This is the entry or introductory level course to rugby refereeing. Registrants must have current CIPP registration with USA Rugby Cost: $50 (course fee) Certification: Current USA Rugby membership, including registration as a referee, attend and participate in all course modules, [...]
West 7s National Qualifier – June 22 – The Woodlands, Texas
Law Question: Fending to the face
from SoCal Referees: 7 A ball carrier may hand off an opponent. Can 10.4 (e) apply? Question: The attacking ball carrier is allowed to fend with an open hand to the chest or face. Is it possible to give a guideline to when a fend becomes dangerous and how a referee can identify and judge [...]


