Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU) proudly announces a regional partnership with the rugby unions of Thailand, Singapore, and Chinese Taipei. These four unions are launching an annual 15-a-side Senior Men’s Rugby competition aimed at elevating the standard of rugby within the sub-region of the Asia continent. Representing PRFU, President Ada Milby participated in the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the recent Singapore 7s tournament. This partnership underscores a collective commitment to strengthening bonds and cooperation among Southeast Asian rugby unions, with invited entities like CTRU contributing to this collaborative endeavor. "This agreement represents a commitment to the continued development of the men's 15s game in East and Southeast Asia. In a post pandemic world, all of us want to play international 15s but travel costs are usually the number one barrier for a vast geographical region like Asia. 15s is part of the DNA of our game and we want continue providing these opportunities for players of all shapes and sizes to play and represent the Philippines.", shares Milby. The inaugural tournament is scheduled to commence in June/July 2024, featuring a Three-Union series comprising SRU, TRU, and CTRU. PRFU will join the competition in 2025. Structured as a round-robin event, the competition will rotate among member nations as hosts. SRU will host the inaugural 2024 series in Singapore. 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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