HUNS ARE HEADED TO 7s NATIONALS IN MADISON, WI!
Dig out the boots and smear on the tiger balm- the Texas Masters Greybeard Rugby Tournament is coming! Open invitation for Men's 35+ teams, from Texas and beyond. Come for the rugby, but stay for the party!
$400 per team and includes Saturday social- food and beverages.
Events for outside of rugby play on Friday and Sunday may require individual registration, but is not mandatory. More info to come!
Friday kicks off with an afternoon excursion, concluding with a gathering at a local watering hole.
The Saturday post-match social will be hosted by the Silverbacks at the Rugby Ranch, featuring a competitive match between the Austin Huns and SLO. All food and beverages are included with your tournament registration. After the match, the party moves to Downtown Austin!
On Sunday, shake off those aches with a daytime social to close out the weekend. We highly recommend delaying your travel plans until late Sunday or, even better, Monday!
We understand that plans can change. A full registration refund is available for team registration until October 1st. After this date, registration fees go directly towards covering tournament expenses and are non-refundable.
Players need to be 35 years old. As in already had their 35th birthday, not in their 35th year of life.
The Austin Huns have developed 32 acres in East Austin into one of the premier rugby complexes in the US. The property includes two full-size grass pitches with permanent posts as well as a full, covered social area.
Rugby matches will be played exclusively on Saturday. The pool and tournament format will be determined by the number of registered teams. Ideally, each game will be 30-40 minutes long, and teams will play at least three matches throughout the day.
Yes, this event is sanctioned by USA Rugby, so every player will need to be registered/CIPPed. International players and teams will require an approved waiver from USA Rugby and their home Union.
Austin is a destination city with countless hotel and short-term rental options. We recommend a hotel base in downtown Austin but can work with your club to find the best option in your price range.
While size shouldn't necessarily matter, we recommend a roster of 25-30 players to ensure everyone gets sufficient, but not excessive, playing time.
Of course! If your traveling group exceeds the expected size of ~30 players due to non-players, just let us know. This will help us plan the right social activities for the right size group.
Late October in Austin offers delightful fall weather. Expect comfortable daily highs in the mid-70s to low 80s and cool nights in the upper 50s to low 60s. You can look forward to plenty of sunshine and moderate humidity.