In 2007, the IRB Council approved a Laws Designated Members Ruling which
essentially made it clear that tackles involving a player being lifted off the ground and tipped horizontally and were then either forced or dropped to the ground are illegal and constitute dangerous play.Possible scenarios:
The player is lifted and then forced or “speared” into the ground. Red Card The lifted player is dropped to the ground from a height with no regard to the
player’s safety. Red Card. For all other types of dangerous lifting tackles, it may be considered a penalty
or yellow card is sufficient. Referees and Citing Commissioners should not make their decisions based on what
they consider was the intention of the offending player. Their decision should be based on an objective assessment (as per Law 10.4 (e)) of the circumstances of the tackle. |
Former U19 and U23 USA Eagle and coach of the SWARM ladies' rugby team, Sara Edwards, will be providing instruction of introductory rugby skills to Middle and High School girls. For two hours, try something new, learn the basics of rugby, meet new friends and stay active during the summer months.
Who: Middle School and High School girls
What: A FREE rugby clinic for girls
When: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday, July 3
Where: Falcon Bluffs Middle School 8449 S. Garrison St. Littleton, CO 80128
Why: Improve your rugby skills or learn to playContact: Coach Sara Edwards 303.972.6711 swarmrugby@msn.com |
| High School Girls RUGBY - Skills, Drills, and Scrimmages CYR is proud to host a summer rugby clinic series for 2009-2010 high school girls. The clinic series of 6 will include: skills, drills, and scrimmages designed to introduce rugby to new players as well as review best practices for veterans and get the ball in their hands now. This is a great time for established teams to start preparing for the fall season as well as an excellent opportunity for curious, interested, high school girls to learn more about rugby. Who: Any and all high school girls
What: RUGBY skills, drills, and scrimmages
When: Saturdays July 11th – August 15th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: 7-11 Dick’s Sports Goods Park, Commerce City
7-18 Glendale
7-25 Boulder
8-01 Castle Rock - Douglas County
8-08 Ft. Collins
8-15 Mountain Vista HS, Highlands Ranch
Why: RUGBY – it’s a girl thing!
How: *Visit the Colorado Youth Rugby web site for more details:
www.coloradoyouthrugby.com
*register on-line at least 3 days prior to the clinic ($25.00)
* Register on site ($30.00)
* pack a lunch
*cleats are optional, must have mouth guard Contact:
- Kat Burgess 512.743.1725 katburgess@ranchrugby.com
- J.R. Lapierre info@coloradoyouthrugby.com 303.523.7336 |
| See the flyer You are invited to enjoy the 42nd annual Denver 7s Tournament at Denver at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Saturday July 11, 2009. Beautiful full size, natural grass fields, professionally lined with top class amenities steps away. Please see the tourney info flyer attached that has links to our sponsors and supporting organizations.
USA Sevens Championship Cup Series, Mens WRFU 7s Super Regional Qualifier, Mens Social, Womens & HS Brackets. Qualifier is a competitive event, 5 weeks before the National Club 7s. WRFU and non WRFU clubs can choose to be in the USA Sevens Championship Cup Series and/or Qualifier events. Howard Kent
Denver 7s
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| League is June 17 through August 5th with Finals on the 7th. Games are played @ Francis Jacobs Park; Quebec & Mississippi (East Denver) 6-8:30pm every Wednesday. Same format as past years. Contact: Clinton Camp gsturbo@aol.com or clinton.camp@nmfn.com
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| Look to the navigation bar on the left -- Several clubs are looking for coaches. |
| In an effort to give players and referees a clearer approach to the game and establish consistency in Law application throughout the country, USA Rugby Referees’ management has established guidelines to refereeing at all levels in USA Rugby. It can be downloaded here:
www.usarugby.org/media/EDocs/USARugby_GMG2009.pdf
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S.O.A.R. Spring Rugby Ages 10- 12
March 9th- May 6th;
Monday and Wednesdays; 3:00pm TO 5:00 pmUSA Rugby-certified instructors will impart elements of the game to participants two afternoons per week. After reviewing the basics, participants will engage in “Rookie Rugby”, a fast-paced introduction to the sport emphasizing sportsmanship, field space awareness, and the creation of advantageous circumstance as well as specific skills drills. You can register for the SOAR After School Program at Merrill Middle School or at Community Recreation, 1849 Emerson St. For more information, contact: Todd Sutton – Recreation Coordinator - Todd.Sutton@denvergov.org
720.865.0844 Phone | 720.865.0841 Fax Denver Parks and Recreation's Rugby FUNdamentals Camp for ages 5-9 years Contact: Curt Garrett- Recreation Coordinator – phone: 303 726 2165;
email curtis.garrett@denvergov.org Rugby FUNdamentals (ages 5 – 9): This non-contact, eight-week course will deal with the basics of the game of rugby union: sportsmanship, positioning and passing, as well as introducing the concept of open and closed space. Participants will be introduced to the world’s fastest growing sport by instructors certified by USA Rugby: current and former Division I, II, and Super League players, and current referees and coaches. Emphasis will be on FUN! |
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ERRFU is proud to announce that the Club Match Report is now available on-line. Be sure to fill in the Referee Evalution section. Just click the link on the left column to go to the
Match Report Form. |
 Colorado Youth Rugby needs YOUYouth rugby in Colorado continues to grow, and we need more coaches, referees to help show future ruggers the intricacies of our great game. Old Boys and Girls, are invited to give back to the game, and active players are always welcome. Please reply to:
J.R. Lapierre
303.523.7336
jrlapierre2004@yahoo.com Colorado Youth Rugby
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 Rules & Regulations
For 2008 Season1. Check Schedule & contact the assigned referee 3 days prior to match for confirmation of time & place.
2. Pitch to be marked as per Law book.
3. All goal posts and obstructions to be padded.
4. All sidelines to have Russell Ropes, 5 meters from touchline (this means both sidelines from try line to try line.
5. All clubs to have ERRFU Match report form and ERRFU player ID cards to referee 10 minutes prior to match. IF THE REFEREE DOES NOT HAVE BOTH CLUBS ID CARDS AND MATCH REPORT FORM PRIOR TO THE MATCH, THE OFFENDING CLUB WILL HAVE A FORFEIT AND WILL BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE.
(THIS COULD MEAN BOTH CLUBS)
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| ERRFU encompasses Colorado, Wyoming and the westernmost part of Nebraska. As one of the strongest rugby Unions in the country, we are proud to have many Eagles, from the Men's, Women's, Collegiate and High School Communities that call ERRFU their home. ERRFU is a member in good standing of the Western Rugby Union and USA Rugby.
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Stay on top of everything ERRFU related. Upcoming matchs and special events, conferences and meetings, parties and get togethers. Click to see the ERRFU Calendar of Events. |
"To foster and promote the growth and development of rugby in the greater Rocky Mountain Region; to increase the awareness of rugby, and its traditions; to adhere to the Laws of the Game and the Regulations as framed by the International Rugby Board and adopted by the United States of America Rugby Football Union; and generally to advance interest, education and participation in rugby nationally and internationally"
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