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Rugby 7s Debuts at the 2012 Philippine National Games

6/29/2012

 
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The PRFU were delighted to be invited to the 2012 Philippine National Games(PNG) by the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee. The games were held at in Sta Cruz, Laguna and Governor  Jorge “ER” Ejercito Estregan was  extremely supportive to host the Rugby 7s event and showcase this Olympic sport to everyone at the newly renovated RECS Sports Stadium.

Eight Men’s teams and three women’s teams registered to compete for the inaugural Philippine National Games  Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.  The Men’s Division had the Eagles, Ibons, Bison/Tarsiers, Globe Immortals, MAAP Warriors, CBRE Vipers and Mavericks, Clark Rugby Club teams in competition, while  the Women  had Team Xena, MAAP Lady Warriors and  Nomads.

It was an early start with the PRFU supplying a bus for the participants to make the three hour journey south. The sun was shining and temperatures soared to the high thirties as the teams took the field to play Rugby 7s in the aim of winning positions for the upcoming SEA Games, which will be held in Myanmar in 2013.

Rugby 7s is an exciting sport and promotes action, speed, agility and teamwork and is a perfect sport for any young Filipino athletes who enjoy the challenge of playing a dynamic contact sport. The PRFU restricted participation to the PNG Rugby 7s tournament to Filipino Heritage players only.  It was exciting to see over 150 Filipino athletes take the field to compete to become the top Rugby 7s teams in the country.

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The Men’s competition saw the teams do battle in a round robin format and then break into A and B Divisions for the finals. The Alabang Eagles were ranked the number one team entering the competition and they would have to face some formidable opponents in the top division. The semi finals were the Eagles against the newly formed CBRE Vipers, which the Eagles won to move through to the final.

In the other semi-final the young guns from Clark Rugby Club (CRC) who were all ex Bahay Bata orphanage players proved that size in Rugby 7s is not everything as they ran around their opponents displaying deft rugby skills and teamwork.  Displaying excellent teamwork, the 16 – 18 year old Foundation players defeated their bigger and older opponents, the Globe Immortals, to set up a David and Goliath encounter in the Men’s A Division Gold Medal game.

On this occasion, it was the Eagles who proved too strong for their younger counterparts and they won the inaugural PNG Final by 29 – 5. The Eagles thoroughly deserved this win and have written their names in the history books as the first Men’s team to win a PNG Gold Medal in Rugby 7s.

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The Men’s B Division Final was played between the MAAP Warriors and the newly formed  Rugby 101 club the Bison-Tarsiers. It was a tribute to see the oldest Filipino Rugby Club, the MAAP Warriors play in this final, especially when they had travelled overnight all the way from Bataan.  The MAAP Warriors had shown glimpses of brilliance throughout the round games and stalwart coaches Rick Hartley and Tony Shibley worked with the players to tighten up the defense for the final. This tactic certainly worked as MAAP ran out winners by 22 – 5. It was a great victory for the Warriors and is a tribute to the pioneer Filipino Rugby Club that they won their first ever PNG medal.

The Women’s Final was the best game of the day. Both the Nomads and Team Xena sides had several National Team players and this proved to be the ingredient for an exciting and competitive final. Both sides were locked at 7 all at the final siren and it wasn’t until National team legend, Manila Santos, broke through the Nomads’ defense in extra time to score a runaway try from 60m out. The Golden Point gave Team Xena  the Women’s Division Gold Medal.

The PNG allowed the PRFU to showcase the growing sport of Rugby 7s and the Filipino athletes were extremely proud to compete to win National PSC medals. Rugby 7s is now played at the SEA, Asian and Olympic Games, and the PSC are looking to build further Rugby 7s programs to claim medals at these events.

The PRFU would like to thank the Philippine Sports Commission for the inviting Rugby 7s to be a sport at the 2012 Philippine National Games and Governor  Jeorge  “ER”  Ejercito Estregan for hosting the tournament at the world class RECS Sports Stadium in Sta Cruz Laguna.

Both PSC Commissioner, Jolly Gomez (PSC Commissioner) and Governor ER attended the PNG awards ceremony and were delighted at the level of skill, participation and sportsmanship displayed by all the Filipino teams that played in the 2012 Rugby 7s Philippine National Games tournament.

Official PNG results that are registered with the Philippine Sports Commission for 2012:
GOLD MEDAL
Men’s A Division: Alabang Eagles 
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Men’s B Division: MAAP 
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Women's Division: Team Xena 
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SILVER MEDAL
Men's A Division : Clark Rugby Club 
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Men's B Division: Bison-Tarsiers 
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Women's Division: Nomads
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BRONZE MEDAL
Men's A Division: Globe Immortals          
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Men's B Division" CBRE Mavericks
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Photo gallery (all photos on this page by Michael Fernandez)

Globe PRFU 7s League Starts on August 13

8/10/2011

 
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Round 1 of the Globe PRFU 7s League kicks off at PhilSports Stadium on Saturday, August 13. Seeing action in the Cup Division are the Alabang Eagles, Alabang Ibons, Hapons, Manila Nomads and Nomads Carabaos. The Plate Division features the Globe Immortals and two newly-formed teams -- Raging Bison and Teambog Vipers. There will also be a Women's Division with Team GL and MAAP Ladies.

The two new teams are a direct result of the PRFU's free Rugby 101 Sessions held every Monday and Wednesday at PhilSports Stadium. Heightened interest in Rugby Union over the past couple of months has produced a record number of Rugby 101 attendees every week. While admittedly still very green, the members of Raging Ox and Teambog are making up for it with their enthusiasm and dedication to learn the skills needed for Rugby.

The PRFU invites everyone to watch the games and learn more about the sport of Rugby Union.

Globe PRFU 7s Season Schedule:

Round 1: Aug 13, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, PhilSports Stadium, Meralco Ave. Pasig City
Round 2: Sep 10, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, PhilSports Stadium, Meralco Ave. Pasig City
Round 3: Sep 17, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, PhilSports Stadium, Meralco Ave. Pasig City
Round 4: Sep 24, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Cuenca Field, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa
Finals    : Oct    8, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Nomad Sports Club, Merville, Paranaque City

Win a Chance to Meet the Philippine Volcanoes!

7/27/2011

 
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We're overwhelmed that so many of you have taken an interest in the sport of Rugby Union and attended the Rugby 101 Sessions in Ultra. This August, the Philippine Volcanoes want the chance to personally thank you. 

Want to be the one that gets up-close & personal with the Philippine Volcanoes? Here's how:

1. Attend at least 2 Rugby 101 Sessions (see flyer below for schedule & details)

2. Write a blog entry or Facebook note about your experience learning/playing the sport
    - try to include pics, some Rugby Union rules & trivia
    - blog/note can be a single article or a series of entries
    - make sure to tag your blog with "PRFU", "Philippine Volcanoes" & "Rugby 101

3. Email your blog entry's link/s to volcanoes@prfu.com 
    - use the subject line: Meet the Philippine Volcanoes
    - include your full name, age, address and contact details

4. Share you Rugby 101 blog entry on Facebook and/or Twitter
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Entries must be received by Friday, August 19, 2011

Selected blog entries will be shared on PRFU's Facebook and Twitter accounts

PRFU and the Volcanoes will choose the best blog entry

The winner will receive a National Team jersey and get the chance to meet the Philippine National Men's 7s Team at a private function (Aug 22, 23 or 24)

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  • ABOUT US
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    • Constitution and By Laws
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    • Growing the Game - Retention Strategy
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  • NEWS
  • CLUB RUGBY & YOUTH RUGBY
    • Club Rugby
    • Schools & Youth Rugby
    • Get Into Rugby
    • Development Team
    • Training and Education
    • Support Foundation Programs
    • PRFU New Player Registration
    • Club Rugby Player Registration
    • Match Officials >
      • COVID-19 - Return to Rugby
    • Domestic Rugby Results >
      • PRFU 15s >
        • 2020 15s
      • PRFU 7s >
        • 2019 PRFU 7s
  • NATIONAL TEAMS
    • Player Recruitment
    • Player Profiles >
      • Men's 15s
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      • Women's 7s
      • Rising Stars
    • National Women's Program
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    • Men's 15s
    • National Development Teams
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    • National Teams Resource Page
  • PRFU POLICY STATEMENTS
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  • CONTACT US
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