Philippine Rising Stars Ready to Shine in SEA 7s

Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) proudly presents the 2024 Philippine Rising Stars men's and women's 7s teams for the Southeast Asia 7s (SEA 7s) tournament scheduled on May 2 to 3, 2024 in Singapore. The Rising Stars program is a pathway program composed of local-based heritage men’s and women’s players selected from the High-Performance Program 7s (HPP 7s) of the PRFU. It aims to develop these local heritage players and provide more opportunities for them to hone their skills through international exposure to high-level matches across Southeast Asia. 

The program serves as an opportunity for players who exhibit standout rugby skills and potential at the grassroots level. These players were identified by the PRFU and the National coaches due to their performance in the domestic competitions, and were invited to train with the HPP 7s. The teams have been training since February at the International School Manila in Taguig City and Ultra Philsports Complex in Pasig City.

​Team list below:

The Philippine Rising Stars begins their SEA 7s campaign with the pool matches on May 2, 2024 at the Jurong West Stadium in Singapore, where our teams will face opponents from across the region.  The  Finals matches will be contested at the iconic National Stadium, during the World Rugby HSBC SVNS Series - Singapore leg.

The PRFU invites the entire Filipino community to cheer and support our teams. All matches will be streamed live on Singapore Rugby Facebook page. Filipinos based in Singapore are welcomed to come to the stadium and cheer for our teams.

Thank you to the Philippine Sports Commission, Pillar Sports, and Fitness First for their continued support to our Rising Stars program. Special thanks as well to the Little Eagle Nest Foundation and DFJ Creatives for their contributions.

Match times below (+8 GMT). Play off matches schedule to be confirmed:

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About PRFU
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.