The Texas rugby community will gather in Houston on Saturday, August 23 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary TRU Hall of Fame Banquet. This year’s celebration honors four new inductees, several Distinguished Service recipients, and the Alan Sharpley Award honoree. The banquet will be held at the Hilton Houston North, which will also host the TRU Summit Education Conference over the same weekend.
Hall of Fame Inductees – Class of 2025
Doug Corrigan
Kelly "Spike" Kolberg
Filip Keuppens
Paul McCartney
Doug Corrigan (The Woodlands) – A player, coach, referee, and administrator with over 35 years of service. Founder of the TRU Hall of Fame and current President of Rugby Texas.
Filip Keuppens (Dallas Reds) – A leading figure in 7s development in Texas and across the U.S., and a former player, referee, and Director of Rugby for the Dallas Reds.
Kelly “Spike” Kolberg (Dallas Reds) – USA U19 MVP, longtime Dallas Reds player, and MLR contributor. The second father-son duo to enter the Hall.
Paul McCartney (Round Rock Rugby) – A standout player, coach, and founder of the Round Rock Youth and High School program. Developed a full training facility for youth athletes.
Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Mattison Grey
David Pfleger
Jackie Olivas
Joe Olivas
Mattison Grey – Performance coach, mental skills expert, and longtime advocate for women’s rugby and Touch in Houston.
Joe and Jackie Olivas – Founders of Spartans Youth Rugby, now serving more than 200 players in the Alvin area with full boys and girls programs.
David Pfleger – TRU Financial Director since 2008 and longtime supporter of HARC and Texas rugby.
Alan Sharpley Award Recipient
Paul Mabry
Paul Mabry – Honored for 50 years of service across nearly every level of the game. Organizer of the 2001 USA vs. South Africa Test, former Executive Director of Rugby Texas, and past TRU Hall of Fame Chair.
Hotel
The 2025 TRU Hall of Fame Banquet will take place at the Hilton Houston North, located at 12400 Greenspoint Dr, Houston, TX 77060. A discounted room rate of $129 per night is available through August 1, and rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The hotel offers a complimentary 24-hour shuttle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which is the closest major airport. If you experience any booking issues or receive a message that no rooms are available before August 11, please contact traci@texasrugbyunion.com so we can coordinate with the hotel to request additional availability.
Hilton Houston North
- 12400 Greenspoint Dr, Houston, TX 77060
- $129 per night
- Complimentary 24-hour shuttle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Room block valid through August 1
With Summit sessions, the Friday Welcome Social, and the Saturday Hall of Fame Banquet all hosted at the Hilton, booking your stay onsite is the easiest way to enjoy every moment of the celebration.
Tickets
You have the option to purchase individual tickets or tables for the event. If you prefer a table, simply adjust the quantity to 10 seats. For two tables, adjust the quantity to 20, and so forth. As you make your selection, a 10% discount will be automatically applied, and you can review the discounted price in your cart.
Kindly be aware that ticket sales will close on Sunday, August 18, and no tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Make sure to secure your tickets before the deadline.
Banquet Details & Merchandise
Looking for more information about the banquet schedule or want to show your Hall of Fame pride? Full event details and official TRU Hall of Fame merchandise are available below.