Hotel Block Closing TOMORROW – Book Now!
Attention TRU Summit Attendees! The special discounted room block at the Hilton Austin Airport for the TRU Summit Conference from August 23-25 is available until August 9. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of staying at the conference venue with rates ranging from $149-$169 per night. BOOK HOTEL Important Details: Discounted Rate: $149-$169 per night Location: Hilton
Excitement Builds for Texas Rugby’s 2024 Hall of Fame and Awards Night
The TRU rugby community is set to come together on August 24 in Austin to celebrate the Hall of Fame Class of 2024, present the prestigious Alan Sharpley Award for visionary leadership, and honor the 2001 Baylor University Rugby team for their USA Rugby Men’s Division 2 Collegiate National Championship win. Hall of Fame Inductees:
Texas Rugby Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
The Texas Rugby Hall of Fame is excited to announce the induction of four remarkable new members for 2024! Stay tuned for more details, but mark your calendars for the Hall of Fame Celebration on August 24 at the historic Austin Airport Hilton in Austin, TX. The inductees this year are: Scott Green Mike “Panama”
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
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,
Introducing the Class of 2023: Texas Rugby Hall of Fame’s Outstanding New Members
The Texas Rugby Hall of Fame has elected five outstanding new members. Making up the Class of 2023 are Suzanne Cobarruvias of Houston; David Dodge of Dallas, Larry Gallego of San Antonio; Greg “Guido” Goodman of Dallas (Harlequins); and the late Mark Anthony of Texas A&M. Several additional honors were announced, including the recipient of
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.
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
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
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