Gender: Age: 41 Zodiac: Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 73 Location: Sydney Australia Home Country: australia
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:37 am Post subject: RUGBY UNION IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!!
Hi,
I'm a Filipino/Australian who’s excited that local Filipino players have finally taken up the game I love. Filipino locals have been playing Union in limited numbers since 2003. This post is aimed at informing the World Rugby Community that Rugby has a foothold in the Philippines and to make contact with Filipinos in the Philippine Diaspora who play Rugby that they now play it in the “Home Country”.
Here's hoping there are Filipinos interested in Rugby Union who view this forum.
For those interested on more info contact Jay on jsavage@hmrgroup.com or Trevor on tstottb@megagroupco.com - these emails are located on the PRFU website www.prfu.com/ They would be interested in hearing from any local Pinoys who play Rugby Union & I guess Rugby League anywhere in the world.
Gender: Age: 41 Zodiac: Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 73 Location: Sydney Australia Home Country: australia
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 5:09 pm Post subject:
PHILIPPINES RUGBY FOOTBALL NEWS - JANUARY 2006
The Cebu tourney is now postponed - new date to be advised. But Nomads will be going to Cebu on Feb 18/19 for 10-a-side games as part of the PRFU 10's League and also development coaching for Cebu by the Nomads Coach Alan McConnell. The Nomads team plan to play the official fixture then have some special coaching of both teams followed by some more training games with teams of players mixed from both sides.
Also there will be Brent School 10's Tournament on Feb 4. All schools involved - Brent, ISM , Faith Academy and MAAP at Junior Varsity and Varsity levels plus Girls Touch teams from all schools and the Nomads Ladies Touch team. The latter was formed only a year ago and now has about 35 registered players - almost all Filipinas with ages ranging from 16 - 42. And many of them are wives and mothers! So it’s not just a game for the guys!! Even better they are promoting the sport by marketing their own 2006 calendar called the Girls of Touch. It’s only P500 and a great buy, plus proof positive that rugby players can be beautiful! For more info on this contact Claire Barberis at ccbarberis@primesoft.com or simply buy one at Nomads Sports Club, in Merville, Paranaque . Check out www.nomadsportsclub.com for location.
The Nomads Ladies played in their first international tournament last week hosted at International School Manila. It was won by a well-drilled team from the International School Bangkok. That team had an excellent mix of talent including Thai, Malay, Indian, American and European girls. They were established 3 years ago and are one of the top school girls teams in Asia.
More good news!!. Recent promotion of the game to the Sports Faculty at the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman by Nomad's Coach Alan McConnell has resulted in their agreement to form a UP Touch Rugby Club. Alan will do the coaching initially while also training other Sports Faculty staff how to coach the game. Interest is high with about 60 students attending the first briefing session and these were about 65% girls and 35% guys. Go UP!!
The next tournament coming up in the Philippines is the Alabang 10's on 4 March - contact Matt Cullen ALABANG EAGLES, mattcullen67@hotmail.com for registration.
The world famous AMEC Manila 10's, hosted by Nomads Sports Club will be held on 24/25/26 March. There will be 32 teams vying for honours and having lots of rugby fun over that weekend. Sorry guys, its too late to register for this year now - they were fully subscribed by last August. But you can come as a spectator, probably get in game or two guesting for one of the teams and enjoy the fiesta atmosphere. Register for 2007 on www.manila10s.com . Do it NOW and beat the rush!
Rugby players and fans from around the world converge in Manila soon for the Manila 10s tournament. A full slate of 32 teams is booked for the 10-a-side format games to be played at the Nomad Sports Club in suburban Merville Park, Metro Manila, over the weekend of March 25-26. Apart from the competitive rugby, the tournament has a fiesta party atmosphere for the spectators. Entrance is free and there are sponsors’ boxes, plenty of food and drinks, a band, Filipino dancing, children’s activities and parties each night - and the occasional nude streaker on the pitch.
The tournament opener is the big Manila 10s lunch on Friday March 24 in the Philippine Plaza hotel ballroom – a drawn-out lunch with flowing drinks, guest speeches and interviews, rugby trivia contest, competitions, raffles and memorabilia auction. Guest rugby stars this year are Nick Farr-Jones representing Australia’s Wallabies, John Bentley from England and Stu Wilson for New Zealand’s All Blacks.
Joining the lunch costs US$55 per person – or $1,200 for a corporate box which includes catering for 10 people with a fancier menu with a choice of wine or champagne, an exclusive TV monitor and waiter, in a box decorated in team colors, and promotional acknowledgements. Reservations: http://www.manila10s.com website, deadline February 24.
Social rugby in a party atmosphere is coming up in Manila in the shape of the Alabang 10s International. The all-day happening is on March 4 at the Cuenca Community Center field in Ayala Alabang village. There is a program of serious rugby games among Philippine and overseas teams, as well as women’s touch rugby, seniors international, and juniors touch under lights in the evening.
Part of the event is an all-day food and wine festival around the field starting with champagne breakfast, lunch from two dozen food stalls, and then continuing on into the night. Information: Alabang 10s secretariat, phone [632] 809 7454, email Alabang 10s at hmrrhq@hmrgroup.com
Gender: Age: 41 Zodiac: Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 73 Location: Sydney Australia Home Country: australia
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:59 am Post subject:
cappelan wrote:
http://www.myph.com.ph/myph_at_leisure.htm
February 4, 2006
Manila 10s rugby festival
Rugby players and fans from around the world converge in Manila soon for the Manila 10s tournament. A full slate of 32 teams is booked for the 10-a-side format games to be played at the Nomad Sports Club in suburban Merville Park, Metro Manila, over the weekend of March 25-26. Apart from the competitive rugby, the tournament has a fiesta party atmosphere for the spectators. Entrance is free and there are sponsors’ boxes, plenty of food and drinks, a band, Filipino dancing, children’s activities and parties each night - and the occasional nude streaker on the pitch.
The tournament opener is the big Manila 10s lunch on Friday March 24 in the Philippine Plaza hotel ballroom – a drawn-out lunch with flowing drinks, guest speeches and interviews, rugby trivia contest, competitions, raffles and memorabilia auction. Guest rugby stars this year are Nick Farr-Jones representing Australia’s Wallabies, John Bentley from England and Stu Wilson for New Zealand’s All Blacks.
Joining the lunch costs US$55 per person – or $1,200 for a corporate box which includes catering for 10 people with a fancier menu with a choice of wine or champagne, an exclusive TV monitor and waiter, in a box decorated in team colors, and promotional acknowledgements. Reservations: http://www.manila10s.com website, deadline February 24.
Philippine Team results in last W/E (March 25-26) Manila Rugby 10s:
Alabang Eagles v Singapore Barbarians 0 - 14
Alabang Eagles v Great Britain Black Watch (Army Team) 0 - 19
Alabang Eagles v Taipei Baboons 19 - 7
(1 WIN 2 LOSS)
Cup Championship Quarterfinals:
Alabang Eagles v South Africa ACE Asia Barbarians RFC 0 -7
(LOSS)
Alabang Ibons v Hong Kong FC Scorpions 15 - 0
Alabang Ibons v Bahrain 17 - 7
Alabang Ibons v Brunei Flying Kukris 0 - 31
(2 WINS 1 LOSS)
Bowl Championship Quarterfinals:
Alabang Ibons v Seoul Survivors Rugby Club 7 - 14
(LOSS)
Cebu Dragons v French Asian Barbarians 7 - 10
Cebu Dragons v Hong Kong Tequila Mockingbirds 7 - 12
Cebu Dragons v Zimbabwe Robbers and Floggers 19 - o
(1 WIN 2 LOSS)
Shield Championship Quarterfinals:
Cebu Dragons v Manila Nomads Carabaos 10 - 5
(WIN)
Shield Championship Semifinals:
Cebu Dragons v Hong Kong Tequila Mockingbirds 5 - 26
(LOSS)
Leightons Larrikins v Seoul Survivors 19 - 0
Leightons Larrikins v Nomads Carabaos 5 - 0
Leightons Larrikins v Hong Kong Pot Bellied Pigs 0 - 17
(2 WINS, 1 LOSS)
Bowl Championship Quarterfinals:
Leightons Larrikins v Hong Kong FC Scorpions team II 26 – 0
(WIN)
Bowl Championship Semifinals:
Leightons Larrikins v Hong Kong FC Scorpions team I 7 – 12
(LOSS)
MAAP v Hong Kong Pot Belly Lights 7 - 12
MAAP v PAF v 20 - 0
MAAP v PAF v X-Men 5 – 5
(1 WIN, 1 DRAW, 1 LOSS)
Shield Championship Quarterfinals:
MAAP v Bahrain 0 – 31
(LOSS)
Makati Chiefs v Hong Kong Valley 19 - 0
Makati Chiefs v Macau 21 - 0
Makati Chiefs v Mongolia 26 - 5
(3 WINS)
Cup Championship Quarterfinals:
Makati Chiefs v Great Britain Black Watch (Army Team) 19 - 24
(LOSS)
Manila Nomads Carabaos v Seoul Survivors 0 - 14
Manila Nomads Carabaos v Hong Kong Pot Bellied Pigs 0 - 7
Manila Nomads Carabaos v Leightons Larrikins 0 – 5
(3 LOSS)
Shield Championship Quarterfinals:
Manila Nomads Carabaos v Cebu Dragons 5 - 10
(LOSS)
Manila Nomads v Yokohama Country & Athletic Club RFC 10 - 7
Manila Nomads v New Zealand Stokes Classic 0 – 19
Manila Nomads v South Africa ACE Asia Barbarians 0 - 10
(1 WIN 2 LOSS)
Cup Championship Quarterfinals:
Manila Nomads v Singapore Barbarians 7 - 22
(LOSS)
PAF v Hong Kong Pot Belly Lights 0 - 22
PAF v X-Men 0 - 10
PAF v MAAP 0 – 20
(3 LOSS)
Shield Championship Quarterfinals:
PAF v Hong Kong Tequila Mockingbirds 0-32
(LOSS)
The selection panel have chosen the following squad of 25 players for the Guam Test match on 20th May 2006.
It will be decided tonight whether we will travel with 25 or with 22. In the event that it is 22 the last three on the list will be on standby in case of injuries, failure to obtain visas etc. Of course, with over 2 weeks to go before the match there could be all manner of reasons why some players may not travel and therefore those who have not made the squad should not lose heart and should keep fit.
The board of the PRFU would like to congratulate those selected and know that you will make every effort to be prepared for the game and once on the pitch will perform to your highest levels both as individuals and as a team.
Please note the squad list was updated on 11th May 2006
Philippine National 15s Squad
1. Dave Thomas Nomads, 2. Chris Hettel Eagles, 3. Jerry Echter Nomads, 4. Dean Nelson Nomads, 5. Justin Puiu Chiefs, 6. Bryan Feldkamp Nomads, 7. Eric Savina Nomads, 8.Romain Barberis Nomads, 9. Chris Hartley Nomads, 10. Tom Egerton Eagles, 11.Evans Maina Nomads, 12. Max Stewart Nomads, 13. Jeffrey Betinol USA, 14. Noel Flowers Cebu, 15. Clay Lurasci USA, 16. Sean Redpath Chiefs, 17. Charles Jarvis Eagles, 18. Rener Paul MAAP, 19. Carlos Reporas MAAP, 20. Marlon Mardraso Eagles, 21. Carlito Abono Eagles, 22. Alvin Sandiego Eagles, 23. Jerry Branzuela Cebu, 24. Pauline Padayhag Cebu, 25. Jay Hilario Eagles
Note added 11th May:
It was decided on 7th May by the national selectors to include Chris Hettel in the national squad. Chris learnt all his rugby here in the Philippines at Brent International School. He was the Captain of the first Philippine National U19 team that played against the United Emirates. He can playhooker, prop and flanker. Chris was unable to attend the trials but after training on Saturday he made himself available for selection. As the team lacks depth in the forwards, the selectors decided to include him in the touring squad for Guam.
Welcome to The Pacific Daily News on Guam.
Chamorro Standard Time: 9:04 PM 5/17/2006
Guam looking to improve international record Saturday
By Akash Shringi
For Pacific Daily News
First it was India, now it's the Philippines.
Nearly a year after tying India 8-8 in its first-ever rugby international test match, Guam will get a chance to compete against another international team.
So what does Guam need to come out on top this time around? "I think the Philippines' team will come out very strong -- just like how Guam did in its international test match debut against India," Guam captain Robb Malay said. "For us to win, really, we just need to stick to our own patterns. We also need to work on all the little things in practice to fine-tune ourselves for Saturday's game. I think everybody improved from last year's game. The good thing is the guys now have a significant understanding of the game." Win or lose Saturday, Guam will travel to Manila next month to face Pakistan. That game is scheduled for June 7. Right now, Guam is ranked 82nd in the International Rugby Board world rankings; the Philippines and Pakistan are unranked.
"The Philippines is very similar to Guam, with a mix of experienced expatriates and younger local Filipino players," said Stephen Grantham, president of the Guam Rugby Football Union. "They do not get much opportunity to play as a national squad, and this will be their first full international match ... they will need to control the ball in the forwards and then use their speedy backline to score the points."
Fiji native Peniasi Uluiviti is the head coach for the 22-member Guam team. Among the 22 players, there are 12 returnees: John Arceo, Kristian Berg, Leonard Calvo, Vinson Calvo, Paul Claros, Tim Clements, Steven McManus, Malay, James Oelke, Brett Railey, Steven Sablan and Chris Sgro. The nine first-timers are Andrew Artero, Paul Eustaquio, Junior Haro, Eric Kelly, Conrad Kerber, Vern Lokeijack, Jared Quichocho, Mike Rothermich and Tim Wendon. Eddie Calvo, the 22nd member, was supposed to play against India last year but suffered a leg injury."
We've started training together for about over a month now," Uluiviti said. "We've been good, but we'll see how good we are on Saturday. This team has a mix of older players and young ones. One of our goals here is to protect the future development of rugby."
The coach is inviting the entire island to come out and support the Guam team.
Gender: Age: 41 Zodiac: Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 73 Location: Sydney Australia Home Country: australia
Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:
WE WONNNNNNNNN!!!!
YES WE DID IT!
It was 7-5 to Guam at the 34th minute - one converted and one unconverted try and now we scored again in the last few minutes of the first half so its 10-5 to Philippines.
Two tries to us - Dean Nelson - Nomads 2nd Row and Clay Luraschi our Phil/Am import.
20 mins into 2nd half Edgerton scored a penalty. So it was 13 - 7 to the Volcanoes!!!!
In the 30th minute - Dean Nelson scored his 2nd try. So it was 18 - 7 to the Volcanoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then they came back and scored one about 5 mins from end so it was 18-14.
But we held them off and WON OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL TEST MATCH!!!!!!
Gender: Age: 41 Zodiac: Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 73 Location: Sydney Australia Home Country: australia
Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject:
Jack wrote:
Congrats
Is guam a good team ???
Quite even - Rugby Union is only at an amateur level in bot countries:
PRFU numbers as of 23/01/2005
No. of clubs 12
Pre-teen male players 50
Pre-teen female players 20
Teen male players 200
Teen female players 100
Senior male players 150
Senior female players 10
Total male players 400
Total female players 130
Number of registered players 150
Number of referees 6
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