I replied to the last request on these lines on behalf of my boys but never heard anything, just as well as I wouldnt have wanted to pay for the privilage of maybe being selected.The P.I., if they are serious, should dig deep in their own pockets and send scouts over to view prospective players. Thats my view anyway. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
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I replied to the last request on these lines on behalf of my boys but never heard anything, just as well as I wouldnt have wanted to pay for the privilage of maybe being selected.The P.I., if they are serious, should dig deep in their own pockets and send scouts over to view prospective players. Thats my view anyway. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]
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Hi deepete,
Yeah I know what you mean - but in all fairness the PRFU is only a couple of years old with a sport in a country that probaly wouldn't give 2 hoots about the sport of Rugby Union. The PRFU at present wouldn't have any pockets to dig into. But in the future I am hopping they will. Below are the stats for the PRFU as you can see it is a very small time sport in the Philippines at present:
PRFU numbers as of 23/01/2005
No. of clubs 12
Pre-teen male players 50
Pre-teen female players 20
Teen male players 200
Teen female players 100
Senior male players 150
Senior female players 10
Total male players 400
Total female players 130
Number of registered players 150
Number of referees 6
When you contacted the PRFU previously I take it for granted that was for the U19 Taiwan ARFU tournament being held at the end of the year. That is still in the planning stages for the PRFU.
Again I would like to encourage you to send you son's rugby reference to the PRFU secretary so he can at least include their details in an O/S player base they are putting together for future reference. You don't know we could all get lucky one day, the PRFU gets a major Multi-national sponsor then they can send scouts O/S to look at prospective Filipino-heritage Rugby Union players.
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I replied to the last request on these lines on behalf of my boys but never heard anything, just as well as I wouldnt have wanted to pay for the privilage of maybe being selected.The P.I., if they are serious, should dig deep in their own pockets and send scouts over to view prospective players. Thats my view anyway. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]
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BTW deepete when you said you had already made contact with people in the Philippines regarding your boys playing Rugby - I am now taking it for granted that was for the U19 Taiwan ARFU tournament at the end of the year, that would have been Jay Hilario (Alabang Eagles Prop-Forward) you were talking to who was helping out someone else in the PRFU.
Jay Savage is a different person he is the PRFU secretary - higher up the pecking order.
Just wanted to clarify the different Jay's involved in the PRFU - one is a player another one in the PRFU executive.
Hi All,
I've cut and pasted an official correspondence from the PRFU with the names of the INITIAL PLAYERS who made it into the National team for the Philippines first IRB test match against Guam in May. Congratulations to all the players who made the squad: [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Beer.gif[/img]
Date: 3 May 2006
Gentlemen,
The selection panel have chosen the following squad of 25 players for the Guam Test match on 20th May 2006. It will be decided tonight whether we will travel with 25 or with 22. In the event that it is 22 the last three on the list will be on standby in case of injuries, failure to obtain visas etc. Of course, with over 2 weeks to go before the match there could be all manner of reasons why some players may not travel and therefore those who have not made the squad should not lose heart and should keep fit.
The board of the PRFU would like to congratulate those selected and know that you will make every effort to be prepared for the game and once on the pitch will perform to your highest levels both as individuals and as a team.
1. Dave Thomas – Nomads
2. Max Stewart - Nomads
3. Jerry Echter - Nomads
4. Justin Puiu - Chiefs
5. Dean Nelson - Nomads
6. Brian Feldkamp - Nomads
7. Eric Savina - Nomads
8. Romain Barberis - Nomads
9. Chris Hartley - Nomads
10. Tom Egerton - Eagles
11. Evans Maina - Nomads
12. Alvin Sandiego - Eagles
13. Noel Flowers - Cebu
14. Marlon Madraso - Eagles
15. Clay Lurashi USA
16. Charles Jarvis - Eagles
17. Rener Paul (Brutos) - MAAP
18. Sean Redpath - Chiefs
19. Carlito Abono - Eagles
20. Pauline Padayhag - Cebu
21. Jerry Branzuela - Cebu
22. Jeffrey Betinol USA
23. Carlos Reporas (Horse) - MAAP
24. Jay Hilario - Eagles
25. Murray Domb - Chiefs
Phil Gittus.....Team Manager
Looks like they had plenty of available talent with only 2 from abroad, would have expected more from Aus rather then USA
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You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(deepete @ May 3 2006, 10:47 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Looks like they had plenty of available talent with only 2 from abroad, would have expected more from Aus rather then USA
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Playing against Guam & Pakistan in May & June this players maybe enough, considering like the Philippines most of their players are amateurs.
The PRFU only made contact with the ARU in mid April when they forwarded me that letter I posted here to send to a contact in the ARU. The letter was then posted in a the Suburban Rugby general website and some individual suburban club sites:
http://www.rugby.net.au/newsitem.asp?id=10...U&O1c=12&O10c=7
Clay is a contact I provided the PRFU last year when I discovered an article on him on the net and forwarded it to the PRFU who contacted him - he plays for a Suburban club Village Lions Rugby Club New York. Jeffrey responded to one of my IRB forum post and I sent his details to the PRFU he is probably the only player they have playing above a Suburban/Amateur level playing for the OPSB RFC (seattle, wa) a USA super-league squad.
So they will need more players for future Internationals especially when they meet opposition in Asia like Japan, Korea, Hong Kong that have Professional and/or semi-professional clubs and players.
So still encouraging you to make contact with Jay Savage so they can build up their Filipino Overseas players data roster.
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Please note the squad list was updated on 11th May 2006</span>
http://www.prfu.com/content/view/85/160/
Philippine National 15s Squad Announced
The selection panel have chosen the following squad of 25 players for the Guam Test match on 20th May 2006.
It will be decided tonight whether we will travel with 25 or with 22. In the event that it is 22 the last three on the list will be on standby in case of injuries, failure to obtain visas etc. Of course, with over 2 weeks to go before the match there could be all manner of reasons why some players may not travel and therefore those who have not made the squad should not lose heart and should keep fit.
The board of the PRFU would like to congratulate those selected and know that you will make every effort to be prepared for the game and once on the pitch will perform to your highest levels both as individuals and as a team.
Please note the squad list was updated on 11th May 2006
Philippine National 15s Squad
1. Dave Thomas Nomads
2. Chris Hettel Eagles
3. Jerry Echter Nomads
4. Dean Nelson Nomads
5. Justin Puiu Chiefs
6. Bryan Feldkamp Nomads
7. Eric Savina Nomads
8. Romain Barberis Nomads
9. Chris Hartley Nomads
10. Tom Egerton Eagles
11. Evans Maina Nomads
12. Max Stewart Nomads
13. Jeffrey Betinol USA
14. Noel Flowers Cebu
15. Clay Lurasci USA
16. Sean Redpath Chiefs
17. Charles Jarvis Eagles
18. Rener Paul MAAP
19. Carlos Reporas MAAP
20. Marlon Mardraso Eagles
21. Carlito Abono Eagles
22. Alvin Sandiego Eagles
23. Jerry Branzuela Cebu
24. Pauline Padayhag Cebu
25. Jay Hilario Eagles
Note added 11th May:
It was decided on 7th May by the national selectors to include Chris Hettel in the national squad. Chris learnt all his rugby here in the Philippines at Brent International School. He was the Captain of the first Philippine National U19 team that played against the United Emirates. He can playhooker, prop and flanker. Chris was unable to attend the trials but after training on Saturday he made himself available for selection. As the team lacks depth in the forwards, the selectors decided to include him in the touring squad for Guam.
http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...D=2006605170318
Welcome to The Pacific Daily News on Guam.
Chamorro Standard Time: 9:04 PM 5/17/2006
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Guam looking to improve international record Saturday</span>
By Akash Shringi
For Pacific Daily News
First it was India, now it's the Philippines.
Nearly a year after tying India 8-8 in its first-ever rugby international test match, Guam will get a chance to compete against another international team.
So what does Guam need to come out on top this time around? "I think the Philippines' team will come out very strong -- just like how Guam did in its international test match debut against India," Guam captain Robb Malay said. "For us to win, really, we just need to stick to our own patterns. We also need to work on all the little things in practice to fine-tune ourselves for Saturday's game. I think everybody improved from last year's game. The good thing is the guys now have a significant understanding of the game." Win or lose Saturday, Guam will travel to Manila next month to face Pakistan. That game is scheduled for June 7. Right now, Guam is ranked 82nd in the International Rugby Board world rankings; the Philippines and Pakistan are unranked.
"The Philippines is very similar to Guam, with a mix of experienced expatriates and younger local Filipino players," said Stephen Grantham, president of the Guam Rugby Football Union. "They do not get much opportunity to play as a national squad, and this will be their first full international match ... they will need to control the ball in the forwards and then use their speedy backline to score the points."
Fiji native Peniasi Uluiviti is the head coach for the 22-member Guam team. Among the 22 players, there are 12 returnees: John Arceo, Kristian Berg, Leonard Calvo, Vinson Calvo, Paul Claros, Tim Clements, Steven McManus, Malay, James Oelke, Brett Railey, Steven Sablan and Chris Sgro. The nine first-timers are Andrew Artero, Paul Eustaquio, Junior Haro, Eric Kelly, Conrad Kerber, Vern Lokeijack, Jared Quichocho, Mike Rothermich and Tim Wendon. Eddie Calvo, the 22nd member, was supposed to play against India last year but suffered a leg injury."
We've started training together for about over a month now," Uluiviti said. "We've been good, but we'll see how good we are on Saturday. This team has a mix of older players and young ones. One of our goals here is to protect the future development of rugby."
The coach is inviting the entire island to come out and support the Guam team.
"And I'm sure it'll be a great game," he added.
Originally published May 17, 2006
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">GOOD LUCK TO THE
PHILIPPINE VOLCANOES in GUAM!!!!</span>
The Philippine Volcanoes Rugby Team have arrived in Guam today (Friday 19 May) and will be the FIRST Philippine 15-a-side Team to play Rugby in an International game organised and sanctioned by the Asian Rugby Football Union and the International Rugby Board. Its part of a Triangular Series between the Philippines - Guam - Pakistan
The Philippine Volcanoes are ready to take on Guam on Saturday 20 May at 2 pm Philippines time (4 pm in Guam).
I have been at every training session and seen the improvement in fitness and teamwork over the recent weeks. The squad has coalesced from a bunch of guys from all the clubs all over the Philippines - Nomads, Makati Chiefs, Alabang Eagles, MAAP and Cebu Dragons - to a well-drilled squad who are up for the game. I am sure of that.
And once they all put on the Blue, Red & White Philippine Rugby Football Union Jersey and walk onto the field they will feel like a TEAM and want to win that game for the honor of Philippines.
IRB rules allow that Filipino Nationals, those with Filipino lineage (whether living overseas or not) and expatriates with at least 3 years residency in the country are eligible to represent the Philippines. As a result, the squad of 22 is 50% Filipino and 50% expatriate, which is a fantastic achievement as many of the young local guys have only been playing the game a year or so. So the Philippine Rugby Football Union - presided over by Admiral Eduardo Santos (Retired) - has selected a squad with a mix of age and experience plus youth and vitality. Hopefully a perfect combination!!
The squad is: Romain Barberis, French – CAPTAIN; Carlito Abono, Filipino; Jeff Betinol, Filipino/Canadian; Jerry Branzuela, Filipino; Jerry Echter, Dutch; Tom Egerton, Australian; Brian Feldcamp, American; Noel Flowers, Filipino; Chris Hartley, Australian; Charles Jarvis, Filipino/NZ; Clay Luraschi, Filipino/American; Sean Redpath, British; Evans Maina, Kenyan; Dean Nelson, South African/Dutch; Paulin Padayhag, Filipino; Chris Hettell, Filipino/Australian; Alvin Sandiego, Filipino; Eric Savina, French; Max Stewart, Australian; David Thomas, American; Carlos “Horse” Reporas, Filipino; Rener “Brutus” Echano, Filipino.
The team management group are: Phil Gittus, British – Team Manager; Mike McMahon, Australian – Head Coach; Matt Cullen, Australian – Asst Coach; Jay Savage, American – PRFU Board Secretary.
After Guam, the game for the Philippines against Pakistan will be played at Nomad Sports Club, Merville Subdivision, Paranaque. Metro Manila on Saturday 10 June 2006. That will be the final game of the Triangular Series. Earlier in the same week, on Wednesday 7 June, there will be a game between Pakistan and Guam which will also be played at Nomads Sports Club. The Philippines will also have the honor of hosting, for the first time, the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) mid-year meeting for all the 28 member unions from all over Asia. Delegates will come from as far afield as Kazakhstan to the West, Japan to the North, Indonesia to the South and Guam to the East and they will all be watching the Philippine Volcanoes play on their home soil.
These games and the ARFU meeting have taken a year to set up - starting at the mid-year ARFU meeting in Guam last June - but the efforts of the PRFU are now bearing fruit and we are now achieving international status and IRB recognition.
From all of us here
GO VOLCANOES!!!!
Trevor Stott-Briggs
Good Luck to the Volcanoes [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Hellooo.gif[/img]
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">WE WONNNNNNNNN!!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yikes.gif[/img]
YES WE DID IT!</span>
It was 7-5 to Guam at the 34th minute - one converted and one unconverted try and now we scored again in the last few minutes of the first half so its 10-5 to Philippines.
Two tries to us - Dean Nelson - Nomads 2nd Row and Clay Luraschi our Phil/Am import.
20 mins into 2nd half Edgerton scored a penalty. So it was 13 - 7 to the Volcanoes!!!!
In the 30th minute - Dean Nelson scored his 2nd try. So it was 18 - 7 to the Volcanoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then they came back and scored one about 5 mins from end so it was 18-14.
But we held them off and WON OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL TEST MATCH!!!!!!
18 - 14
WOW!!!
GO THE PHILIPPINE VOLCANOES
Very Well done...onwards and upwards [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Hellooo.gif[/img]
Players will be looking at their contracts and win bonuses again soon [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Grin.gif[/img]
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(deepete @ May 20 2006, 08:56 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Very Well done...onwards and upwards [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Hellooo.gif[/img]
Players will be looking at their contracts and win bonuses again soon [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Grin.gif[/img]
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THEY WISH THEY'RE ALL ON A STYPIN [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigcry.gif[/img]
International Rugby Board (IRB) Match Report
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Philippines make history on Guam 20/05/06
Philippines take first international scalp</span>
In its first full international match, the Philippines beat Guam 18–14 in the Asian Rugby Football Union/IRB sanctioned Triangular Series between Guam, the Philippines and Pakistan.
The match played in hot, humid conditions on Guam was well played, clean and hard fought.
While Guam spent the first 10 minutes camped inside the Philippines’ 22-metre line, the Philippines defence held firm.
After thirteen minutes of play and following a succession of kicks down field, the Philippines scored first with a try scored by lock forward Dean Nelson from a quick ruck 10 metres from the Guam goal-line.
Three minutes later Guam struck back with a fine try crafted by scrumhalf Steven Sablan. The try was converted by Vinson Calvo.
Right on half-time, the Philippines recycled the ball from a ruck on the Guam 22-metre line. The ball was passed well along the backline to fullback Clay Luraschi who went over for the try in the left corner. The try was not converted.
Korean referee, Kim Do Suk, blew for half-time with the Philippines leading Guam 10 – 7.
Nineteen minutes into the second half, Guam forwards were penalised for leaving their feet entering a ruck. Philippines’ outside half Thomas Egerton kicked a penalty goal to stretch the Philippines lead by six points.
Six minutes later the Philippines scored a try from excellent support play as their forwards won possession from a ruck and lock Dean Nelson dived over for a try.
Guam fought back valiantly and were rewarded when Tevita Vuniwaqa’s try on the 36th minute was converted with an excellent kick by Jarad Quichocho.
Guam desperately pressured the Philippines in the last minutes of the game but the Philippines defence continued to hold firm with fine cover tackles. Both teams were exhausted when the referee blew the final whistle to give the Philippines a well deserved 18–14 win over Guam.
Scorers:
For Philippines:
Tries: Dean Nelson 2, Clay Luraschi
Pens: Thomas Egerton
For Guam:
Tries: Steven Sablan, Tevita Vuniwaqa
Cons: Vinson Calvo, Jarad Quichocho
Referee: Kim Do Suk (Korea)
By Greg David, match commissioner
I’ve reproduced a pdf article on the test match from a local Guam newspaper brought back by the PRFU Secretary Jay Savage:
Pacific Sunday News SPORTS May 21, 2006 p.36
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Philippines hangs on to beat Guam</span>
By Akashi Shringi: For Pacific Sunday News
The Philippines fared well in its international test rugby debut.
The Philippines team – made up of mostly experienced expatriates – gave it all it had in an 18 -14 win over Guam in an international rugby match yesterday at the Wettengel Rugby Field.
The Philippines took a 5-0 lead early in the game when Dean Nelson scored a try. Guam responded six minutes later and took a 7-5 lead. Guam’s Paul Eustaquio broke loose on the far side before flipping the ball to speedster Steven Sablan who scored the try. Vinson Calvo made the free kick to give the home team the lead.
The Philippines, however, came back over the game’s next 40 minutes and scored 13 consecutive points to take a commanding 18 – 7 lead.
Clay Luraschi gave the Philippines a 10-5 lead after scoring a try on an assist from Jeffrey Bentinol. Tom Egerton missed the free kick, but he made one later in the game after a Guam penalty. Egerton made the field-goal-type kick to give the Philippines its biggest lead of the game at 18-7.
Guam, playing with growing desperation, made a short rally and almost won the game.
First it was Fijian David Vuniwaqa who scored on a straight-run try to trim Guam’s deficit to 18-12.
Nineteen-year old Jared Quichocho was successful on the kick attempt, and all of a sudden it was an 18 – 14 game.
With less than a minute left in the game, Guam found itself above 10 yards away from another try. But Evans Maina stole the ball with 19 seconds left in the game to secure the win.
2nd international match on Gauam
This is the second year in a row that Guam has hosted an international test rugby match. Last year, Guam played its first World Rugby Cup qualifier against India at Wettengel. The game ended in an 8 – 8 tie.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cappelan @ May 26 2006, 10:53 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Test match photos:
http://romano8888.smugmug.com/Sports/190520
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Top quality pictures from that Nikon D70, captured the high tackle in the 2nd half, thanks for sharing
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(deepete @ May 27 2006, 09:05 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Top quality pictures from that Nikon D70, captured the high tackle in the 2nd half, thanks for sharing
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Mate what about this potential brawl - SOOOO FIIILIIIPIIINO [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Grin.gif[/img]
http://romano8888.smugmug.com/gallery/1485709/5
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cappelan @ May 27 2006, 02:56 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Mate what about this potential brawl - SOOOO FIIILIIIPIIINO [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Grin.gif[/img]
http://romano8888.smugmug.com/gallery/1485709/5
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wasnt it just a ruck that went to a maul, although the guy in the scrumcap lots set to land one [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yikes.gif[/img]
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(deepete @ May 27 2006, 09:23 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
wasnt it just a ruck that went to a maul, although the guy in the scrumcap lots set to land one [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yikes.gif[/img]
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Mate what's a Rugby game without a bit of "fisty cuffs" [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Grin.gif[/img] ONLY KIDDING [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]
http://www.rugbyrugby.com/COUNTRY_BY_COUNT...ory_51440.shtml
http://www.planet-rugby.com/Teams/USA/story_51440.shtml
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">New Yorker Luraschi Represents Philippines</span>
Friday May 26 2006
<span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">Scored crucial try in victory</span>
Clay Luraschi, who plays wing for the Village Lions RFC in New York, recently was given the opportunity of a lifetime-- and made the most of it. The American-born Luraschi played for the Philippines last weekend in a World Cup qualifier against Guam.
His playing status was questionable after tearing a pectoral muscle at his first training in the Philippines, but he played hurt and scored a crucial try at fullback. The Philippines hung on to defeat Guam 18-14.
"It was such an unbelievable experience,” Luraschi said after returning to New York. “Playing in an international test match is so intense, because you're not just playing rugby, but you're representing an entire country. It was an absolute honor to play for the Philippines and I can't wait to do it again."
Luraschi was discovered when officials from the Philippines Rugby Union were made aware of an “A Pint With” interview with him on the Village Lions website, www.villagelions.org. Luraschi’s nationality (his father is Filipino) is mentioned in the interview.
Submitted By Mike Malone
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(deepete @ May 27 2006, 09:05 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Top quality pictures from that Nikon D70, captured the high tackle in the 2nd half, thanks for sharing
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deepete, looks like a strong Pakistan side with all these BARA players - do you know anything about them or the Clubs they play for. I know that Ikram played was the 1st Asian Rugby League International for England & played league for the Bradford Bulls & Junaid was a BARLA International - what about the rest & are the clubs they play for good ones?
http://www.sportfocus.com/newspub/story.cfm?ID=19023
http://www.cre.gov.uk/Default.aspx.LocID-0...001.Lang-EN.htm
http://www.asianimage.co.uk/display.var.77...ng_the_flag.php
"Rugby League star Ikram Butt together with fellow West Yorkshire-based players Rashid Mahmood (Earlsheaton RL), Amraz Hamid (Hunslet Warriors RL), Junaid Malik (Elland RL) and Rehan Mansoor (Old Crossleyans RU) join up with London-based Shahid Rafiq (Battersea Ironsides RU) on Friday 26th May to travel to Pakistan for an intensive week-long training camp."
Cheers
Hi Erick
I will check it out over the next week or so as were very busy at work for the next few months.The political situation over here has meant a tightening up and more work. Will e-mail you direct.
cheers
Peter
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
Winston Churchill
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(deepete @ Jun 1 2006, 10:20 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Hi Erick
I will check it out over the next week or so as were very busy at work for the next few months.The political situation over here has meant a tightening up and more work. Will e-mail you direct.
cheers
Peter
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Hi
Thanks Peter
Cheers
Erick
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cappelan @ May 31 2006, 09:29 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
http://www.rugbyrugby.com/COUNTRY_BY_COUNT...ory_51440.shtml
http://www.planet-rugby.com/Teams/USA/story_51440.shtml
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">New Yorker Luraschi Represents Philippines</span>
Friday May 26 2006
<span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">Scored crucial try in victory</span>
Clay Luraschi, who plays wing for the Village Lions RFC in New York, recently was given the opportunity of a lifetime-- and made the most of it. The American-born Luraschi played for the Philippines last weekend in a World Cup qualifier against Guam.
His playing status was questionable after tearing a pectoral muscle at his first training in the Philippines, but he played hurt and scored a crucial try at fullback. The Philippines hung on to defeat Guam 18-14.
"It was such an unbelievable experience,” Luraschi said after returning to New York. “Playing in an international test match is so intense, because you're not just playing rugby, but you're representing an entire country. It was an absolute honor to play for the Philippines and I can't wait to do it again."
Luraschi was discovered when officials from the Philippines Rugby Union were made aware of an “A Pint With” interview with him on the Village Lions website, www.villagelions.org. Luraschi’s nationality (his father is Filipino) is mentioned in the interview.
Submitted By Mike Malone
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The same Clay Luraschi article with his picture:
http://americanrugbynews.com/2006/05/29/ne...nts-philippines
If we hold the ball & kick all our penalties & convert all our tries we've got a chance this saturday [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
http://www.irb.com/EN/News/Regional+News/0...a+nations+2.htm
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Pakistan 27-22 Guam, in Manila </span>
Pakistan won a fine match in Manila as brave Guam fell to their second close defeat in a matter of weeks.
The game started with two quick tries to winger Edwood Calro of Guam and then to veteran hooker, Sulman Majeedwain. The difference came from the impressive blindside flanker and kicker for Pakistan, Kashif Khawaja, who converted for Pakistan to take his side to an early 7-5 lead. The game quietened down after this opening spell as the players began to feel the humid temperatures.
Pakistan extended their lead just before half time through number 8, Azmat Khan, exploiting some sloppy defence by Guam from a quick tap. This was converted by Kashif – 14 points to 5 in favour of Pakistan at the break. Guam had several lapses in concentration throughout the match, which cost them three tries and they will also be disappointed by the many unforced errors that let scoring opportunities go begging.
Pakistan put Guam under real pressure in the second half by scoring a try and a penalty to Kashif Khawaja and push the score out to 22 points to 5. However as Guam started to hold their passes and utilise the ball better the game became exciting and with six minutes to go unbelievably the scores were locked up at 22-22 after Guam scored two tries. Guam did, though, miss five kicks at goal, which proved crucial as they had the fitness and displayed the skills as Pakistan tired.
However, on the rare occasion that Pakistan was in Guam’s half, they scored. Big second row Mohsin Khan packed down at number 8 and fooled everyone by picking the ball up from the base of the scrum, giving a small dummy pass and ran 25 metres for what was the final score of the match – 27 to 22 to Pakistan.
Kashif Khawaja was outstanding for Pakistan. The team would be very happy with the win and sets up an interesting encounter against the other unbeaten team in Division 5 – Philippines on the 10 June. Guam would be disappointed with their performance.
http://www.prfu.com/content/view/91/160/
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">National Team against Pakistan Announced</span>
Written by PRFU
Wednesday, 07 June 2006
The 23 man Philippine National Team to play against Pakistan on Saturday June 10 2006 has now been officially announced.
The board of the PRFU would like to congratulate those selected and know that you will make every effort to be prepared for the game and once on the pitch will perform to your highest levels both as individuals and as a team.
Philippine National 15s Squad vs Pakistan
1.Dave Thomas
2.Chris Hettel(Fil-Aus)
3.Jerry Echter
4.Jusitin Puiu
5.Bryan Feldkamp
6.Mark Ellis
7.Eric Savina
8.Romain Barberis Captain
9.Jake Letts(Fil-Aus)
10.Tom Egerton Vice Captain
11.Noel Flowers(Filipino)
12.Max Stewart
13.Jeffrey Betinol(Fil-Can)
14.Charles Jarvis(Fil-NZ)
15.Matt Cullen
Reserves:
16.Graham Catchlove(Fil-Aus)
17.Alvin San Diego(Filipino)
18.Michael Duhig(Fil-Aus)
19.Chris Hartley
20.Paulin Padayhag(Filipino)
21.Carlito Abono(Filipino)
22.Carlos Reopras(Filipino)
Note I've made ammendments to official website info based on updated information I have received from PRFU contacts.
Hi All,
This article is from the IRB website.
Congratulations to all the Volcanoes players you've done yourselves & the nation proud. A credible result against a team with a bigger more experienced pack.
I will post any official reports from the PRFU as soon as I receive it from them.
For all those Filipino/Brits rugby players out there your support is important for the development, expansion and improvement of Rugby Union in the Philippines.
http://www.irb.com/EN/News/Regional+News/0...a+nations+3.htm
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Pakistan finish with win</span> [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]
11 JUNE 2006
By Jamie Scott and Jarrad Gallagher, in Manila
Pakistan wrapped up their 2006 Asian Nations Series group five campaign with a well earned 24-3 victory over the Philippines in Manila.
The Philippines had the upper hand in the first half, bottling their opposition up in their own 22 for the opening quarter but Pakistan were able to soak up the pressure.
With half time looming they scored a fine try, wing Arslan Zahid crossing the line. A tight first half ended with the score at 7-3 in favour of Pakistan.
Much improved from their 27-22 mid-week victory over Guam, Pakistan showed strong defence and good organisation and were able to establish territorial advantage, which in turn placed the Philippines under pressure.
Two further tries came for Pakistan in the second half, a second for Zahid and one for flanker Rehan.
Earlier, in Singapore on Thursday, Kazakhstan beat Singapore 29-0.
http://www.bararugby.com/news/news_article.asp?NewsID=149
British Pakistani rugby players, play their part in Pakistan’s historic Test victory
15/06/2006
The above picture displays Rugby star Ikram Butt together with fellow West Yorkshire-based players Rashid Mahmood (Earlsheaton RL), Amraz Hamid (Hunslet Warriors RL), Junaid Malik (Elland RL) and Rehan Mansoor (Old Crossleyans RU) & London-based Shahid Rafiq (Battersea Ironsides RU), after helping Pakistan record their second successful Test victory this time against the Philippines RFU.
It was the first time that Pakistan had been entered into the internationally recognised Tri Nation Test tournament. Along the way the Pakistan Test team created a little bit of history by winning its first ever game against a strong Guam team. To prove that it was no fluke and only with three days to recover Pakistan went on to also defeat a very well organised Philippines team.
Ikram Butt, BARA Director, “We are delighted to play our part in Pakistan’s first ever Test victory. The whole event was an emotional & satisfying experience. It is always an honour & privilege to represent Pakistan. All the BARA players were outstanding and significantly contributed to helping Pakistan become victorious”.
Rizwan Malik, Pakistan’s Head Coach, “The injection of the BARA players into the Pakistani team proved to be the key element to our victories. Their level of skill & experience brought the best out of my players. I look forward to linking up with the BARA players in preparation for the South Asian Games this November in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
UP Touch Rugby team:
http://www.uptouch.org/
This is the website of the University of the Philippines Touch Rugby club.
The first ever Philippine University, Touch Rugby team.
The UP Touch Rugby club is a recognized UP organization.
Any and all persons are invited to come down and join the club training sessions.
Please note this site is still under construction.
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