Link to Issue #1 of the FRU Newsletter
http://eepurl.com/OCghf
Silent “yes 9” adopted in US to be consistent with rest of IRB
The Rugby Committee has just voted (in a rare show of unanimity) to adopt the silent version of ‘yes, nine’ for all levels of adult rugby. The verbal ‘yes, nine’ will remain in effect for U19/high school and younger. This is meant to take effect immediately – games played March 1 and after. For adult …
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US Eagles v Uruguay in Atlanta
On Saturday March 29th, Atlanta will play host to the return leg of the Rugby World Cup 2015 Qualifier playoff for the Americas between the USA Men’s Eagles and Uruguay. The location for the event will be at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on the Campus of Kennesaw State University.Come and cheer on the Eagles in …
Touch Judge Course
We are asking member clubs to have two certified Touch Judges by the end of the spring season. The touch judge course is available online. We will also be working with the FRRA to provide in person touch judge courses. http://usarugby.org/referee-courses
Referee Assignment for February 15
February 15 Referee Assignments
GU Executive Board Meeting and Survey
http://floridarugbyunion.org/gu-announcement-and-survey/
Orlando Rugby Blood Drive for Cannon Wiggins
This Saturday, we will be holding a blood drive for Cannon Wiggins at the Hammered Lamb. Cannon is 2 years old and has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, known as Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Treatment runs between $2-$4 million, but blood donations are essential to his survival. Orlando Rugby’s men and women will …
“Old Boys” Rugby
This is a reminder that all participants in rugby in FL and the USA need to be registered with USA Rugby, including Old boys players. USAR registration/CIPP will be checked at matches including Old boys Games. Given that Old boys may not have a single club that they identify with for registration, they may register …
Regional Team Try-Out
Although Florida is no longer a part of USA Rugby South, their team program is still open to players from our Union to participate. Please see this link for details for those looking to play beyond their own clubs: http://www.usarugbysouthpanthers.com/index.html
Certified Touch Judge and/or Assistant Referee Online Courses
See link below to sign up and become a certified Touch Judge and/or Assistant Referee. You must be a member of USA rugby to register for any of the courses. Each course is an online webex evening class or Sunday afternoon class. They must be a member of USA rugby to take the courses as …
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