Philippines Announce Rosters for 2025 ARESS

by Mark Villamora

​The Philippine Rugby Football Union proudly unveils the final rosters of the Men’s and Women’s Volcanoes set to compete in the 2025 Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS), hosted at Hangzhou Normal University, China, on September 20–21.

After a 10-day training camp held from September 7–16 at the Athletics Stadium in New Clark City, 16 men and 17 women vied for spots on the national squads. From this pool, only 12 men and 13 women earned the chance to represent the Philippines in Asia’s top division, competing against Olympic-level and professional teams including Japan, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, and more.

​Some of the team arrived in Hangzhou on September 17, with the rest of the squad set to arrive on September 19.

Men’s Team – Official Roster & Jersey Numbers

No. 1 – Dylan Duncan Davies
No. 2 – Clifford Joe Dawson
No. 3 – Rafael Enrique Phillips
No. 5 – Richard Nicholas Lewis
No. 6 – Dayton Malachi Marcel Muagututia Kautai Amani-Iobu
No. 7 – Hamish Roland Henry Seddon
No. 8 – Kai Kristian Ledesma Stroem
No. 9 – Jason Cale Schirmer
No. 10 – Ethan Tyler Moxley
No. 11 – Jordan Lyric Sandoval
No. 12 – Jonel Madrona
No. 15 – Edlen Hernandez

Team Manager: Lalaine Joyce Bacus
Coach: Darryl Bill Suasua
Physio: Jun Whei Chea

The Men’s Volcanoes open their campaign on Saturday, September 20, at 12:40 p.m. against Korea, and will also face hosts China and familiar rivals Chinese Taipei, whom they met in last year’s Trophy Series final.

Women’s Team – Official Roster & Jersey Numbers

No. 1 – Pearl Venessa May Kellie (Co-Captain)
No. 2 – Takiah-Lani Buchanan
No. 3 – Dixie Star Yu
No. 5 – Vanessa Cifuentes
No. 6 – Mariah Jasmine Torio
No. 7 – Lauryn Nazareno
No. 8 – Janin Puig
No. 9 – Sylvia Tudoc
No. 10 – Loramhel Monique Marie Mateo
No. 11 – Bhea Estacio
No. 12 – Rassiel Sales (Captain)
No. 14 – Jacquiline Mae Rodriguez Lyden
No. 13 – Aldee Faith Lyde Denuyo (13th player)

Team Manager: Jane Catherine Francisco
Coach: Samantha Scott
Physio: Henri Neville Fardell

The Lady Volcanoes kick off their campaign on September 20, at 10:28 a.m. against Thailand, and will also face Hong Kong China and India, whom they also faced in last year’s Trophy Series final .

Both squads are determined to make their mark in Division 1 after the Philippines’ historic double gold victory in last year’s Trophy Series that promoted them to Asia’s top division.

Following the China leg, the Volcanoes will continue their 2025 campaign with Leg 2 of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series in Sri Lanka on October 18–19, before the highly anticipated Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand on December 11–12.

Fans can watch the matches live via Asia Rugby Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/QwFoyq5AADI?si=xvht_XK-meiOI8-X and are encouraged to show their support by purchasing official team merchandise, available at the Philippine Rugby Apparel Shop: https://www.philippines.rugby/shop

​About the 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, the PRFU is dedicated to the development and promotion of rugby across the country, from grassroots to elite levels. It oversees various programs, competitions, and national teams, with the aim of making rugby a major sport in the Philippines.
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