2022 Globe 7s Series Second Leg kicks off with the National Development Division this weekend9/8/2022
Cavite, Philippines – After a successful festival on August 13, 2022, the National Development Division (NDD) will hold its second leg this Saturday, September 10, at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub. Seeing action again are the defending champions SKF Makati Mavericks, Clark Jets, Nomads Kalabaws, La Liga 1, La Liga 2, and the Albay Bulkans. The six teams competing are divided into two pools – SKF Makati Mavericks, Albay Bulkans, and La Liga 2 for Pool A, and Clark Jets, La Liga 1, and Nomads Kalabaws (Kalabaws) for Pool B. Looking to continue their 4-game winning streak in the 2022 Globe 7s Series, the SKF Makati Mavericks will kick off the festival at 9:00 AM against the La Liga 2. The champion team will still be led by captain Lito Ramirez, along with leg 1 Most Valuable Player Manny Eduque. Ramirez and Eduque also played for one of SKF Makati Mavericks’ Open Division teams on August 27.  The Albay Bulkans, led by their newly-appointed coach Emmanuel Moramul, are also looking forward to improving on their performance after seeing action for the first time in the NDD leg 1. With almost 4 weeks of preparation for this leg, La Liga 2 also aims to bring out a more competitive team play this weekend. In Pool B, the Clark Jets, who ended leg 1 as the 2nd-ranked team, are in high hopes to top their pool again for a chance to clinch another spot in the finals. However, expect matches in this Pool to be very tight because of the development and vast improvements from both the Kalabaws and La Liga 1. First match for Pool B will start at 9:25 AM between La Liga 1 and Nomads Kalabaws. All fully vaccinated individuals are invited to come and watch our matches live at the venue. Gates will open at 8:00 AM for all the supporters. #SaturdayIsRugbyDay!
After a successful talent identification and recruitment day in Hong Kong last year, Philippine Rugby will be fielding a team in the 2022 Charitable Rugby Tournament, the 2022 Fat Boy 10s at Kings Park, Hong Kong.
The charitable event is hosted and organised by the Pot Bellied Pigs (PBP), an organisation that raises funds for rugby development, children’s education and disadvantaged children. “The sponsorship from PBP towards Philippine Rugby has been one of the longest standing sponsorships for the Union, each year the donation to our Rugby Development Fund ensures we as an organisation can continue to grow the game all over the country. A big thank you for their loyal support, especially in these financially challenging times due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic” shares Jake Letts General Manager for Partnerships for Philippine Rugby. The 2022 event will be the second time the Pot Bellied Pigs has hosted their event outside the Philippines, mainly due to adapting to the covid-19 environment which had limited their overseas footprint for their annual charitable tours. This year’s tournament will be hosted on September 10 sanctioned by Hong Kong Rugby Football Union. “We moved our event in Hong Kong in 2021, due to covid travel restrictions. The tournament was a qualified success supported by the HK rugby community. It was the first time the competition was held across two pitches and outside the Philippines. It was a great day enjoyed by all and fabulous to see women’s rugby represented further in our tournament” Andrew Green of the Pot Bellied Pigs shared. An event highlight will see a full Filipino team fielded to represent Philippine Rugby, the team will be coached by Philippine Volcano Robert Luceno Fogerty. “We are excited for the opportunity to play, it’s a great event that not only raises much needed support for Philippine Rugby but also an event that showcases Filipino rugby talent” Fogerty says. The tournament will see 38 teams compete for the title, however most importantly the day is celebrated to support social rugby and raise funds for the organisations the Pot Bellied Pigs support. “Saturday 10th September at Kings’s Park, a great day for rugby and we are happy to play our part to support growing the game” John Hamilton, Chairman of the PBP expresses.
 Manila, Philippines – Philippine Rugby’s lead Medical Trainer, Steph Yee, was recently appointed as Asia Rugby’s Medical Committee (MedCom) Secretary. Yee was given the opportunity to represent the country in the medical field after being nominated by his mentors from the Asia Rugby region. Yee received the notice that he was selected for the role two weeks after his interview with Japan Rugby Union CMO and Chair for the MedCom, Dr. Matsuo Yamada. He expressed his excitement about this new opportunity, and how big the changes and transition were in terms of being updated with what the Asia Rugby MedCom was currently doing.
In the Asia Rugby MedCom, Yee’s role is to help create programs and pathways on how Rugby could become a safer and more enjoyable sport for everyone in Asia. He also shared that “[Yes, this role is a significant opportunity for Philippine Rugby] because it [allows us] to link with other people who have already started processing the protocols [and programs] that Asia Rugby and World Rugby wants to implement.” Yee personally wishes that everything he gains from this new role can soon be adapted in the Philippine scene in time, as Rugby is a growing sport in the country. Like a dream come true, he also wishes the newbies in the Rugby industry to just keep on going, and gain as much experience and knowledge as possible, especially during Training and Education (T&E) courses. As part of the PRFU Training & Education (T&E) team for more than 8 years now, and part of T&E workforce of Asia Rugby and World Rugby as well, Yee shares how each session brings new knowledge and ideas, even for experienced individuals. The Philippine Rugby Football Union congratulates Steph Yee for this milestone and we thank you for all your contributions to the country and the region throughout the years! |
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