RESOURCES

Organizational Forms


New Rugby Club Application for Rugby Texas - Welcome and congratulations on starting a new youth and/or high school rugby program in your community and/or school. Please fill out the "New Club Application form" to be apart of the worlds fastest growing sport.


Rugby Texas Match Change/Add Request - Request a new match or change an existing one. Match adds/changes within 14 days are subject to Director of Competitions approval. 


Competitions Report Form - Both Home and Visiting teams are required to submit a Competitions Report Form. Failure to complete the form after competitions may result in lost competition points in league standings. 


Manual Disciplinary Report - Submit reports of off-field foul play including of coach/spectator referee abuse. 


Player Transfer Request - Submit an in-season player transfer request

Match Day Documents

Match Roster- To be completed with copies for referee and opposing admin before the start of a competition. 


Front Row Waiver Form- Acceptance of responsibility for the proper training of any front row player by a qualified coach. Must be completed and delivered to match referee prior to competition. 

Organizational Documents

Rugby Texas Bylaws- Organizational procedures and structure. 

Rugby Texas Code of Conduct- A full list of expectations for all Rugby Texas participants including spectators, players, and coaches. 

Application for Rugby Texas dues Scholarship- Application for Rugby Texas dues. 

Play Up/ Play Down Policy - Outline of the requirements to request a waiver for a player to play up/down. 

WAIVER to Play Up or Play Down an Age Band - This form is required to be submitted and approved by Rugby Texas for ANY registered Player to play in a different Age Band than what their true date of birth would dictate in the Rugby Texas Age Bands. *** Please see 14 yr. old in 8th grade vs 9th grade.***

Game Day Procedures- Outlines considerations for HS game day. 

Progression of Play - "PoP" Youth (U6 - U14) Guidelines- Official guidelines/policies plus law variations for ALL play within Rugby Texas Youth Rugby. 

Rugby Texas Age Bands- Rugby Texas operates under a two year age band through YOUTH U6 thru U14. Currently High School is a four year band. RT looks forward to having a U16 in the 2025/2026 season with continued growth. 

Referee Abuse Policy and Guidelines - Rugby Texas recognizes that the growth of rugby coincides withe the growth of referees. We want "More Better Referees" and the following policy and guidelines have a zero tolerance protocol.

Rugby Texas Concussion Protocol- Summary of RT and USAR concussion policy and reminder about NO HIA in club rugby. 


Important Resources

USA Rugby Youth and High School Eligibility - Rugby Texas adheres to the USAR Y/HS eligibilty policies. Please read and review these. If you have any questions, email:  President@RugbyTexas.org

"Under 15 Waiver" form: to participate in High School rugby - No high school player, under the age of 15 shall train, practice, play or be eligible to play high school rugby without having first filled out all applicable portions of this agreement. Completed agreements must be submitted to the players club and available for review upon request of any match opponent or administrator.