CHANGES TO CONCUSSION REGULATIONS FOSTER PLAYER SAFETY, WELFARE

BOULDER, Colo. – The International Rugby Board (IRB) has amended Regulation 10, specifically the protocol for diagnosing and managing concussion.  Featured in the amendments are concrete steps to return to play and the requirement for players to be cleared by a medical practitioner before their return to play. The IRB said in a release last … Read more

WANTED: Drexel University Women’s Rugby Club Seeks Coaching Staff

Club Contact information: Lauren Reiter, President Coach Requirements: USA Rugby Coaching certification, any level Must have a strong understanding of both forwards and backs skill sets. Practice and match availability Practices: Monday, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Friday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Captain’s practice) Games Saturdays (typically), times will vary Drexel … Read more

WANTED: Head Coach at Boston University Women’s Rugby Football Club

BUWRFC Head Coach Opening Fall 2011 Information/Background: Established in 1998 as a competitive women’s rugby club Moved to Division I after a very successful undefeated fall season. Ranked 14th in the nation for Division II and made it to the Northeast Rugby Union Championships. Recognized club sport at BU with an AT on hand at … Read more

WANTED: Head Coach for D1 Black Ice Women’s Rugby Team

The Denver Black Ice Woman’s Rugby Football Club is recruiting a Head Coach. Black Ice Rugby is a competitive Division I team celebrating 20 consecutive years of rugby. Our ideal candidate would have prior coaching experience, excellent communication skills and a clear vision for success. We currently have an exciting blend of seasoned veterans mixed … Read more

Nations Cup: SA over USA and England over Canada

Repost from Scrumqueens: South Africa have recorded a famous victory over the USA in a 26-23 thriller at the Nations Cup. South Africa trailed throughout the game but scored a late try to secure a victory that must be considered one of the biggest in their history. In the other group game England scored three … Read more

High Desert Rugby Classic Tournament – October 15 & 16, 2011 / Bullhead Park / Albuquerque, New Mexico

October 15 & 16 2011 / Bullhead Park / Albuquerque New Mexico Men’s / Women’s / College Men’s (if interest High School and Old Boy games) Early Bird Registration: from July to September 15 2011 – Team Fee: $350 Team Entry Fee: Starting September 16 2011 regular fee – Team Fee: $400 Trophies and Prize … Read more

Nations Cup: LIVE BLOG: USA vs South Africa

Rumors again that this match may not be live, but delayed…UPDATE 250pm: NO BROADCAST due to weather issues. Once the archived video is posted we will post it here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates as well. See the rosters, scores and schedule here. 8/9/11: Match Report. 506pm: Final whistle blows and USA is still winless at the … Read more

Nations Cup: LIVE BLOG: Canada vs England

Rumors again that this match may not be live, but delayed…UPDATE 250pm: NO BROADCAST due to weather issues. Once the archived video is posted we will post it here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates as well. See the rosters, scores and schedule here. 8/9/11: Match Report. 7:02pm: #NationsCup #Rugby: Referee blows the final whistle and England holds on … Read more

7s Club Championships – Day 2: Upsets, and Domination

Thanks to Kevin of Rucking Insurance for this writeup: The Berkeley All Blues defeated the Boston Belles 36 to 0 in Final of the USA Rugby Women’s 7s Championships. The 1/4 finals set from Saturday, everyone expected certain results but as in all things in rugby, that didn’t happen! The Boston Belles, coached last year by Brandon Sparks, … Read more