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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Finally! Law Clarification on U19 Scrums
To: Secretaries / CEOs of Unions and Regional Associations in Membership
From: David Carrigy, Head of External & Member Relations
Subject: Law Ruling by Designated Members of Rugby Committee
Date: August 10, 2009
Ruling: 6 : 2009
Ruling Request from ARU Under 19 Variations – Law 20 1 (f)
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) seeks a ruling in respect of the following matters
relating to the Under 19 Variations to Law 20.1(f):
1. The U19 Law Variation refers to a team having fewer than eight players in its scrum when “…the team cannot field a complete team, or a player sent off for Foul Play, or a player leaves the field because of injury.” Does this Law Variation also apply if a player is cautioned and temporarily suspended (yellow card)?
2. The U19 law Variation refers to both teams using reduced numbers of players in the scrum formation if “…a team is incomplete…” because it is without one, two or three players. No distinction is made between forward players and back players. If a No. 15 is sent off early in a match, must both teams play with seven players in the scrum, even though both teams still
have eight players suitably trained and capable of playing in the scrum?
3. If a team cannot field a complete team because it is short one or more forward player, but that team is able to provide from the available players suitably trained players to contest scrums, may the game proceed/continue with eight player scrums per team?
Ruling of the Designated Members:
The complete team is a reference to having eight players who can play in the scrum. If a forward leaves the field of play for any reason and cannot be replaced due to injury, sending off, temporary suspension or any other reason then both teams must reduce the number of players in the scrum so that there are equal numbers.
If any player other than a forward has to leave the field for any reason and cannot be replaced there will be no reduction in the players playing in the scrum.
This will be referred to the Chairman of the Rugby Committee for the Law to be amended to provide clarity.
Yours sincerely
David Carrigy
Head of External & Member Relations
From: David Carrigy, Head of External & Member Relations
Subject: Law Ruling by Designated Members of Rugby Committee
Date: August 10, 2009
Ruling: 6 : 2009
Ruling Request from ARU Under 19 Variations – Law 20 1 (f)
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) seeks a ruling in respect of the following matters
relating to the Under 19 Variations to Law 20.1(f):
1. The U19 Law Variation refers to a team having fewer than eight players in its scrum when “…the team cannot field a complete team, or a player sent off for Foul Play, or a player leaves the field because of injury.” Does this Law Variation also apply if a player is cautioned and temporarily suspended (yellow card)?
2. The U19 law Variation refers to both teams using reduced numbers of players in the scrum formation if “…a team is incomplete…” because it is without one, two or three players. No distinction is made between forward players and back players. If a No. 15 is sent off early in a match, must both teams play with seven players in the scrum, even though both teams still
have eight players suitably trained and capable of playing in the scrum?
3. If a team cannot field a complete team because it is short one or more forward player, but that team is able to provide from the available players suitably trained players to contest scrums, may the game proceed/continue with eight player scrums per team?
Ruling of the Designated Members:
The complete team is a reference to having eight players who can play in the scrum. If a forward leaves the field of play for any reason and cannot be replaced due to injury, sending off, temporary suspension or any other reason then both teams must reduce the number of players in the scrum so that there are equal numbers.
If any player other than a forward has to leave the field for any reason and cannot be replaced there will be no reduction in the players playing in the scrum.
This will be referred to the Chairman of the Rugby Committee for the Law to be amended to provide clarity.
Yours sincerely
David Carrigy
Head of External & Member Relations
Friday, August 14, 2009
Tiger Woods on the Rugby Field?
An amusing quote from Tiger Woods regarding the IOC's recommendation yesterday: http://www.time.com/time/quotes/0,26174,1916473,00.html?xid=rss-quotes
From Nigel Melvilles Blog.
From Nigel Melvilles Blog.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Rugby made first cut for Olympics!
IOC backs golf, rugby for 2016 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee executive board selected the two Thursday from a list of seven proposed sports. Failing to make the cut were baseball, softball, squash, karate and roller sports.The board will submit golf and rugby for ratification by the full 106-member IOC assembly in Copenhagen in October.
Golf was played at the 1900 Paris Olympics and 1904 St. Louis Games. Tiger Woods and other top players have said they would compete if the sport comes back in 2016.
Rugby was last played at the 1924 Olympics in the full 15-a-side format. It proposes to return in the short-format 7-a-side version for both men and women.
The International Olympic Committee executive board selected the two Thursday from a list of seven proposed sports. Failing to make the cut were baseball, softball, squash, karate and roller sports.The board will submit golf and rugby for ratification by the full 106-member IOC assembly in Copenhagen in October.
Golf was played at the 1900 Paris Olympics and 1904 St. Louis Games. Tiger Woods and other top players have said they would compete if the sport comes back in 2016.
Rugby was last played at the 1924 Olympics in the full 15-a-side format. It proposes to return in the short-format 7-a-side version for both men and women.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Minuteman Award Recipients
The National Guard was generous enough to sponsor an additional award for Ohio High School Rugby Players this year. They stepped up to present the 'Minuteman Award' to one boy and one girl student athlete.
The competition was fierce and the selection was done through coach nominations of qualified players. The coaches were asked to focus their nominations of the students on attributes that are shared between rugby and the National Guard. Honor, First to react, Helpful, Physical Fitness, Work Ethic and Service were the principles the National Guard identified as pertaining to their Minutemen.
For the boys, Pat Van Horn from Parma Blackhearts was awarded the prize. Pat is an amazing young man that has a strong focus on his education, hard work on the rugby field and community service. Pat was awarded the minuteman trophy by a couple of local National Guard recruiters during Parmas old boys game.
Mary Vasinko was awarded the Girls Minuteman award for 2009. She is a founding member of the Mayfield Rugby team and has put countless hours into growing her team, focusing on her grades, working a full schedule and giving back to her community. She always has a smile on her face and was awarded her trophy during the 2009 Girls State Championship Banquet.
The competition was fierce and the selection was done through coach nominations of qualified players. The coaches were asked to focus their nominations of the students on attributes that are shared between rugby and the National Guard. Honor, First to react, Helpful, Physical Fitness, Work Ethic and Service were the principles the National Guard identified as pertaining to their Minutemen.
For the boys, Pat Van Horn from Parma Blackhearts was awarded the prize. Pat is an amazing young man that has a strong focus on his education, hard work on the rugby field and community service. Pat was awarded the minuteman trophy by a couple of local National Guard recruiters during Parmas old boys game.
Mary Vasinko was awarded the Girls Minuteman award for 2009. She is a founding member of the Mayfield Rugby team and has put countless hours into growing her team, focusing on her grades, working a full schedule and giving back to her community. She always has a smile on her face and was awarded her trophy during the 2009 Girls State Championship Banquet.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
State Based Rugby Organization national meeting update
The State Based Rugby Organizations from around the country gathered this weekend in Chicago to discuss the issues of the day. National Youth and High School Director, Mark Griffin led the discussion which included 9 SBROs from around the country.
It was great to meet the representatives from each state and chat about the progress that is taking place. Some states are just starting out and some are fully operational, but all brought something to the table and contributed.
An outcomes document from the meeting will be produced and we will chat about the detail of the weekend at the RugbyOhio summer meeting.
It was great to meet the representatives from each state and chat about the progress that is taking place. Some states are just starting out and some are fully operational, but all brought something to the table and contributed.
An outcomes document from the meeting will be produced and we will chat about the detail of the weekend at the RugbyOhio summer meeting.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
This is the potential we have
Rookie Rugby Gains Footing in Florida Schools
BOULDER, Colo. – Rookie Rugby will far surpass its goal of getting the ball in the hands of more than 100,000 kids throughout the U.S. in 2009, thanks to the Florida Rugby Union and nearly 70 Florida middle and high schools.
The third largest school district in the state of Florida – Hillsborough County Public Schools – has announced Flag Rookie Rugby as the focus team sport in its 2009-2010 Middle School and High School Physical Education curriculum. The Rookie Rugby program will be rolled out to 54,000 middle school students and an additional 46,000 high school students in the coming school year.
Out of a field of seven traditional team sports under review for inclusion as a focus sport for 2009-2010, Flag Rookie Rugby stood out from the rest due to its low implementation cost, inclusivity for participants, the variations of the game and its high degree of cardiovascular benefit for students.
Florida Rugby Union and Florida Flag Rugby have been working with the Hillsborough County Public Schools since fall 2008, providing after school programs and demos to pilot schools. The program has steadily gained prominence and support with Florida educators. Flag Rugby is viewed as an ideal sport and physical activity to implement when addressing National Standards and Best Practices in Physical Education.
“We received great feedback from the teachers we’ve worked with. The inclusivity of the game especially appealed to teachers and students because every student got a chance to play, touch the ball and have a chance to score – even if they weren’t necessarily the best athletes or regular participants in other traditional team sports,” said Mark Van Trees, Florida Flag Rugby.
In August, Florida Flag Rugby will conduct three, two–hour teacher in-service training sessions to Florida educators that showcase various small group games and the game rules of Rookie Rugby. Teachers will be required to attend the training before implementing the program at their schools.
“USA Rugby is delighted to bring Rookie Rugby into Florida schools; a very safe, non-contact, easy-to-play game for both boys and girls. Rookie Rugby is designed to give young players a fun, safe and enjoyable sporting experience,” USA Rugby’s CEO and President of Operations Nigel Melville said. “The rules are simple, the game is easy to learn and minimal equipment is required. All you have to do is pick up the ball and run with it.”
To download the guidebook, take the on-line course or for more information on how to get started with Rookie Rugby today, visit www.usarugby.org/goto/rookie_rugby or contact USA Rugby Youth Manager Katie Wurst kwurst@usarugby.org.
BOULDER, Colo. – Rookie Rugby will far surpass its goal of getting the ball in the hands of more than 100,000 kids throughout the U.S. in 2009, thanks to the Florida Rugby Union and nearly 70 Florida middle and high schools.
The third largest school district in the state of Florida – Hillsborough County Public Schools – has announced Flag Rookie Rugby as the focus team sport in its 2009-2010 Middle School and High School Physical Education curriculum. The Rookie Rugby program will be rolled out to 54,000 middle school students and an additional 46,000 high school students in the coming school year.
Out of a field of seven traditional team sports under review for inclusion as a focus sport for 2009-2010, Flag Rookie Rugby stood out from the rest due to its low implementation cost, inclusivity for participants, the variations of the game and its high degree of cardiovascular benefit for students.
Florida Rugby Union and Florida Flag Rugby have been working with the Hillsborough County Public Schools since fall 2008, providing after school programs and demos to pilot schools. The program has steadily gained prominence and support with Florida educators. Flag Rugby is viewed as an ideal sport and physical activity to implement when addressing National Standards and Best Practices in Physical Education.
“We received great feedback from the teachers we’ve worked with. The inclusivity of the game especially appealed to teachers and students because every student got a chance to play, touch the ball and have a chance to score – even if they weren’t necessarily the best athletes or regular participants in other traditional team sports,” said Mark Van Trees, Florida Flag Rugby.
In August, Florida Flag Rugby will conduct three, two–hour teacher in-service training sessions to Florida educators that showcase various small group games and the game rules of Rookie Rugby. Teachers will be required to attend the training before implementing the program at their schools.
“USA Rugby is delighted to bring Rookie Rugby into Florida schools; a very safe, non-contact, easy-to-play game for both boys and girls. Rookie Rugby is designed to give young players a fun, safe and enjoyable sporting experience,” USA Rugby’s CEO and President of Operations Nigel Melville said. “The rules are simple, the game is easy to learn and minimal equipment is required. All you have to do is pick up the ball and run with it.”
To download the guidebook, take the on-line course or for more information on how to get started with Rookie Rugby today, visit www.usarugby.org/goto/rookie_rugby or contact USA Rugby Youth Manager Katie Wurst kwurst@usarugby.org.
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