Scope and Purpose

1. The purpose of the Texas Youth Rugby Association is to increase the number of youth Rugby players and decrease the age of first time participants.
2. To foster the growth and development of the sport of youth rugby at all levels.
3. To assist members, teams, and participants in their various forms of involvement with rugby.
4. To adhere to all laws of rugby as promulgated by the International Board of the Rugby Football Union.
5. To encourage and facilitate national and international youth rugby competition
6. To provide structure and support for competitions and high performance youth rugby.

Guiding Principles

Guiding principles

Ethics

1. The game of rugby stands higher than any individuals’ or groups’ agendas and we will promote increased participation in the sport of rugby in a manner that honors the game and the spirit of competition
2. We will strive to keep the sportsmanship associated with rugby above competing motivations
3. Rugby is for everyone and all participants should be treated with respect and given every opportunity to play
4. We will teach and instruct rugby skills, including the history of game and the honorable tradition of rugby sportsmanship, which promotes and requires respect for teammates, opponents, coaches and match officials.