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2024 HOF Nominations are OPEN – Due by April 1

Nominations for the Texas Rugby Union Hall of Fame Class of 2024 are now being accepted through March 15 April 1. Please fill out the nomination form below as directed. Do not send nominations to an individual. Successful candidates will substantially meet some or all of the following criteria. Longevity of service. Diversity of roles

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Wendy

HOF Ceremony Weekend: Important Hotel Details and Arrival Instructions

We’re absolutely thrilled about the upcoming HOF Ceremony this weekend and can hardly wait to welcome all 270 attendees! This marks our largest gathering yet, and we’re truly excited. We want to take a moment to provide some special details regarding the hotel arrangements for your convenience. Set to take place on Saturday, August 26,

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SAVE THE DATE: 2023 HOF – August 26

We will be celebrating the Hall of Fame, a year-long celebration of individuals whose lives or careers are inextricably woven into the fabric of our history on Saturday, August 26. Nominations are being accepted and should be submitted using the instructions found here.

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Wendy

2023 HOF Nominations are OPEN – Due by April 15

The Texas Rugby Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2023.  Please follow the link below by April 15.  In the narrative section, please be as complete as possible and detail the experience of your nominee.  The new class will be inducted at the TRU annual conference in Fort Worth on

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HOF Guest Speaker – Danny Barrett

We’re ecstatic to announce that Olympian and Houston SaberCat star Danny Barrett will be the guest speaker at this year’s banquet. With a little under two weeks until we celebrate our 2022 nominees, Distinguished Service Awards and the 2001 Woodlands DII National Champions, Danny’s addition couldn’t come at a better time. Grab your tickets and

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Announcing Distinguished Service Awards and the inaugural Alan Sharpley Memorial Award – 2022 HOF Banquet

This year’s TRU Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Houston on August 27 will feature for the first time the awarding Distinguished Service Awards and the inaugural Alan Sharpley Memorial Award.  Beloved leader of the former Houston RFC Jim Cornelius, a former TRU VP, has been selected in the Club category.  Texas A&M coaching pioneer Roger Boos will

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2022 TRU HOF Class
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TRU Announces HOF Class of 2022

A legendary women’s national team player, a former Texas Rugby Union president, and a Dallas Harlequins stalwart comprise the TRU Hall of Fame Class of 2022 that will be inducted at the Union’s annual banquet in Houston, August 27. Meredith Ottens of the Austin Valkyries earned 30 caps and represented her country at three World

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2022 HOF Celebration – Aug 27

The annual Hall of Fame Banquet will take place this year in Houston, TX at the Hilton Hotel Houston – Greenway Plaza [MAP] on August 27. We will begin the evening with a social hour at 6:00PM, seating begins at 7:00PM and we will close the event at 11:00PM. Guest SpeakerThe guest speaker for the

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SAVE THE DATE: 2022 HOF – August 27

We will be celebrating the Hall of Fame, a year-long celebration of individuals whose lives or careers are inextricably woven into the fabric of our history on Saturday, August 27. Nominations are being accepted and should be submitted using the instructions found here. Nominations are due by May 15.

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