by Mark Villamora ChildFund Rugby Ambassadors Emily Chancellor of the Australian National Team and Pun Wai-Yan of the Hong Kong, China National Team led a Pass It Back T1 rugby clinic at Philsports Ultra, Pasig City, on October 22. The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU), in partnership with ChildFund Rugby and the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, organized the Rugby Clinic titled Rugby for a Purpose – Empowering Women in Rugby. The clinic was facilitated by the ambassadors. Ken Han, President of the Brunei Rugby Football Union (BRFU), joined the event alongside Peter Adams, Counselor of the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, who also performed the kickoff during the Tag Rugby friendly match. The event featured participants from the Volcanoes Team, as well as rugby clubs such as Makati Mavericks, Eagles RFC, Nomads Rogues, and PRFU staff. The program began with short speeches from the ambassadors, followed by rugby drills inside the gym. “When I was first told to join a rugby team, I actually envisioned playing alongside boys. I didn’t even know girls played rugby, but the moment I got there, I realized it’s a thing, and women can play rugby,” said Emily Chancellor. “When I saw people playing rugby on the grass, covered in dirt, I never thought I’d end up playing it myself. But I did, and rugby has taken me to places I never imagined,” shared Pun Wai-Yan. Despite the heavy rain, fun drills involving squats, lunges, and passing exercises were held inside the gym. Emily also led an activity where participants grouped themselves based on a specific number she called out. Once the weather improved, a Tag Rugby friendly match was held on the field, with two teams each accompanied by an ambassador. Volcanoes player Jovan Masalunga served as the host and commentator during the match, with lively music from the technical team keeping the mood upbeat despite the earlier rain. The program concluded with dinner and a get-together with the ambassadors.
This event is part of ChildFund Rugby's Pass It Back program, which aims to integrate rugby and life skills learning by empowering children and young people to play, learn, and lead. Participants were encouraged to Pass It Back to the Filipino youth by sharing the lessons they learned from Emily Chancellor and Pun Wai-Yan. About Philippine Rugby Football Union The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) is the governing body for the sport of rugby in the Philippines. Established in 1998, PRFU is dedicated to the development and promotion of rugby across the country, from grassroots to elite levels. PRFU oversees various rugby programs, competitions, and national teams, aiming to make rugby a major sport in the Philippines. For inquiries, please contact: [email protected] Comments are closed.
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