LATEST NEWS

USA Rugby Game Management Guidelines - 2010
USA Rugby Referees' Management has established guidelines to refereeing at all levels in USA Rugby. These guidelines are to be distributed and applied nationally to all referees, referee observers, referee coaches, players/teams, coaches and administrators for 2010.

iRB Beginner's Guide to Rugby
The Beginner's Guide to Rugby for new players, coaches, parents and spectators who know nothing or very little about the Game of Rugby.

Rugby Oregon seeks Boys All Star Head Coaches
Rugby Oregon is currently seeking candidates for positions as Head Coach of Red Hawks High School Boys U17 and U19 All Star Teams. Click here for the job description and application process.

Rugby Sevens (Grades 4 - 8) Boys and Girls Registration is Now Open.

High School Boys and Girls Registration is Now Open.

Congratulations to the following 2009 Oregon High School State Champions
Canby High School - Girls State Champion
Eastside Tsunami - Division I Boys State Champion
Tualatin Rugby Club - Division II State Champion
Battle Ground - Division III State Champion

Experimental Law Variations adopted by the iRB - May 2009
The International Rugby Board Council ratified recommendations made by the iRB Rugby Committee and approved 10 or the 13 global Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) for adoption into the Laws of the Game.

USA Rugby Game Management Guidelines - August 2009
USA Rugby Referees' Management has established guidelines to refereeing at all levels in USA Rugby. These guidelines enable players and referees to have a clearer approach to the game, to enable consistency in Law application throughout the country. They also reflect directives from the iRB, particularly in relation to the tackle/ruck and players staying on their feet.

IMPORTANT DATES

2/6 - Technical Lineout and Scrum Coach Education Courses with USA Rugby's Men's National Team Specialist Coaches, 9:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 6:00pm. West Linn HS. Coaches - $50 for one session or $80 for two. NO cost to players. Contact Jenn at Jenn@RugbyOregon.com to register.

2/6 - Flag Rugby Coach Certification and Season Planning Session - 9:00am - 1:00pm West Linn HS. Cost is $50 and includes course materials and Give Rugby a Try DVD. Contact jenn@rugbyoregon.com to register.

2/13 - 2/14 - PrezFest - PCC Rock Creek, Portland, OR. 9:00am - 5:00pm both days.

2/17 - High School Registration, Team Minimum Deadline

2/27 - HS Boys Skills Camp. West Linn High School, West Linn, OR. 10am - 3pm - Geared toward new and veteran players.

2/28 - HS Girls Skills Camp. West Linn High School, West Linn, OR. 10am - 1pm - Geared toward first-year players and those who want to review the fundamentals.

2/28 - Advanced HS Girls Skills Camp. West Linn High School, West Linn, OR. 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Geared toward returning players looking to take their game to the next level.

3/6 - HS Boys Preseason Tournament - Canby High School, Canby OR

3/6 - HS Girls Preseason Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, OR

3/13 - HS League Opening Weekend

5/8 - HS State Playoffs

5/15 - HS State Playoffs

5/22 - HS State Championships and Matches for 3rd and 4th in State

6/19 - 6/20 - Great Northwest Challenge Boys All Star Tournament - Montana

6/26 - 6/27 - Great Northwest Challenge Girls All Star Tournament - Delta Park, Portland, OR