YES WE PLAY RUGBY UNION IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!!

[Welsh_Italian]

PRFU Jersey,

Go to the website www.prfu.com and go to contact section there is a drop box where you can ask about the jersey.

Thanks! I found the page: http://www.prfu.com/content/view/100/160/ and they're available for 4k pesos!

[cappelan]

Hi

Press Release posted on official PRFU Website:

Successful Inaugural National Trials in Australia for Filipino-heritage rugby players:

http://www.prfu.com/content/view/132/200/

[eula mackay]

and if you fancy a phil rugby shirt you can buy it from heckle and jeckle in jupiter st., makati! around twenty quid and its kooga made!

[cappelan]

SBS Interview with Coach Rick Hartley & PRFU International Jasper Ching

Hi All,

SBS Fiilipino radio has released their 28th of September pre-trial interview with Coach Rick Hartley and PRFU International Jasper Ching on their Website here are the links:

http://www.radio.sbs.com.au/language.php?news=sport&language=Filipino

http://203.15.102.140/elg/filipino-071020-b13.mp3

Cheers

Erick

[cappelan]

Hi All


Philippine Rugby 7’s Team for South East Asian Games named


In the following sites:


http://www.prfu.com/content/view/140/200/


and


http://heavensgame.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=195&Itemid=85

[jimeve]

are all these Philippine'os


* Chatting, Mark

* Ching, Jasper

* Dacanay, Austin

* Flowers, Noel

* Holgate, Gareth

* Letts, Mike

* Morris, Harry

* Saunders, Oliver

* Saunders, Matthew

* Saunders, Benjamin

* Wolff, Andrew

* Zappia, Rupert



Management

* Hartley, Rick
Head Coach

* San Diego, Alvin
Assistant Coach

* MacDonald, Alan
Assistant Coach

* Cuthbertson, John
Team Manager

* Gigataras, Rey
Match Official




Backup Players

* Branzuela, Jerry

* Broadhurst, William

* Padayhag, Paulin

* Paul, Rener

* Reporas, Carlos

* Thor, Marold


Backup players will only be called to go to Thailand if one of the first choice selected players cannot participate

[LadyJ]

I just noticed.. cappelan is a member here since Nov 2005 and never post to any other thread than Sports thread.

Is this some kinda auto sports news reporter or just a normal member?

[walesrob]

I just noticed.. cappelan is a member here since Nov 2005 and never post to any other thread than Sports thread.

Is this some kinda auto sports news reporter or just a normal member?

He's a bit of both really, our sports reporter in the Philippines who is also a member. He's not an RSS feed if thats what you mean. Its also the longest running thread on the forum, so step forth cappelan, your blue peter badge awaits you.

[andypaul]

A great thread i always love to read, i see many phils in and around my family who would be very good rugby players i feel if given the chance.

[jimeve]

A great thread i always love to read, i see many phils in and around my family who would be very good rugby players i feel if given the chance.

they could run in between yer legs LOL

[andypaul]

Most of the ladies could but a few of my wifes uncles are big burly guys and so is her brother ,but like you say still a few spare spaces in the andypaul rugby team at the moment.

[cappelan]

are all these Philippine'os


* Chatting, Mark (Filipino-English)

* Ching, Jasper (Filipino)

* Dacanay, Austin (Filipino-Samoan)

* Flowers, Noel (Filipino)

* Holgate, Gareth (Filipino-Welsh)

* Letts, Mike (Filipino-Aussie)

* Morris, Harry (Filipino-Welsh)

* Saunders, Oliver (Filipino-English)

* Saunders, Matthew (Filipino-English)

* Saunders, Benjamin (Filipino-English)

* Wolff, Andrew (Filipino-English)

* Zappia, Rupert (Filipino-Aussie)



Management

* Hartley, Rick (Aussie)
Head Coach

* San Diego, Alvin (Filipino)
Assistant Coach

* MacDonald, Alan (Western Samoan)
Assistant Coach

* Cuthbertson, John (Aussie)
Team Manager

* Gigataras, Rey (Filipino)
Match Official




Backup Players

* Branzuela, Jerry (Filipino)

* Broadhurst, William (Filipino-American)

* Padayhag, Paulin (Filipino)

* Paul, Rener (Filipino)

* Reporas, Carlos (Filipino)

* Thor, Marold (Filipino-German)


Backup players will only be called to go to Thailand if one of the first choice selected players cannot participate

I hope that answers your question the SEA games falls under the Olympic umbrella all athletes representing the country must hold Filipino citizenship or have dual citizenship.

Our major headache when putting this squad together was finding players that qualify for Philippines Dual citizenship one of our players is still finalising his application this Wednesday & we fly out to Thailand on Saturday.

[cappelan]

I just noticed.. cappelan is a member here since Nov 2005 and never post to any other thread than Sports thread.

Is this some kinda auto sports news reporter or just a normal member?

I'm a regional rep for the PRFU:

http://www.prfu.com/component/option...21/Itemid,112/

I was in the committee in Australia that helped organise trials for rugby players in Australia here are my articles:

http://www.prfu.com/content/view/131/200/

http://www.prfu.com/content/view/132/200/

I post PRFU material in over 40 forum sites to spread the word that Rugby is now played in the Philippines.

I maintain the Friendster site for the 1st ALL FILIPINO RUGBY TEAM in the Philippines - MAAP:

http://www.friendster.com/32152367

I also maintain the following sites to recruit Filipino-Heritage Rugby players around the world. The majority of the "Fil-foreigners" that play or have played rugby for the Philippines were ones I found on these sites or occasionally in the forums.

http://prfufriendster.bebo.com

http://www.friendster.com/prfu

http://www.myspace.com/54641655




AND I DO ALL OF THIS AS A VOLUNTEER

[andypaul]

Wow a busy person but im sure worth it, particulary though this site which is always high in google searchs it must have gained more recgontion for Rugby in Phill. I for one now know more about the phill rugby scene than i do about the british version

Keep up the good work Cappelan Po

[cappelan]

PRFU reports on our Silver Medal Rugby 7s performance at the SEA games in Thailand.


http://www.prfu.com/content/view/145/166/
Volcanoes in epic last day effort secure Silver


http://www.prfu.com/content/view/144/203/
Volcanoes quietly confident as they face do-or-die Semi


http://www.prfu.com/content/view/143/203/
Philippine Rugby Team creates a buzz with strong SEAG start


http://www.prfu.com/content/view/142/203/
SEAG Rugby Squad has first good hit-out


http://www.prfu.com/content/view/140/203/
Philippine National Rugby 7’s Team for SEAG


I’ve placed some team and medal award photos on the following PRFU Bebo, Friendster & Myspace sites as well as on my personal Friendster site. I’m still tired from just getting back to Australia from Thailand so will update the photos on those sites over the next couple of days.


http://prfufriendster.bebo.com

http://www.friendster.com/prfu

http://www.myspace.com/54641655

Me:

http://www.friendster.com/20171128

Cheers

[cappelan]

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/01/yehey/sports/20080101spo4.html

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

RP rugby football squad proud of SEAG silver

By Ruben D. Manahan 4th, Reporter

THE Philippine Rugby Football Union is very proud of its men’s team for winning the silver medal in the 24th Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

PRFU General Manager Rey Gigataras said that he’s more than satisfied with the performance of the team which debuted in the biennial meet.

“Of course, we want to win the gold medal, who doesn’t? But the fact that these players had a shot for the gold considering that this is their first time to play in the SEAG, winning the silver is truly amazing,” said Gigataras.

In the semifinal round, the Philippines scored a 12-7 victory over Malaysia. The Malaysians actually dominated the pool round, posting clinical wins over five competing countries, including a 17-12 triumph over the Filipinos.

In the finals, the Philippines put up a strong challenge against the tough Thailand side but lost, 14-28.

“Our players gave their best and made themselves proud,” said Gigataras. “They suffered a 0-22 loss to the Thais in the pool round and they were able to improve their game in the finals.”

The PRFU is now gearing up the next SEAG to be hosted by Laos in 2009. “We will try to work on our game and make the team more competitive to have an even better chance to win the gold,” said Gigataras.

Meanwhile, Gigataras said the team will start preparing for the triangular test matches possibly with Guam and Macau from June to July next year.

“We have 1-win 1-loss record in last year’s test matches. We would like to have a better standing this year,” he added.

Gigataras also bared plans to put up a women’s team. “It’s a long process but we’re very interested to have one.”

[Welsh_Italian]

Does anyone know of the best way to watch 6 nations matches here in the Phils? Internet probably won't work because the broadband here is a too slow to go through a UK proxy. I was wondering if any ex-pats know of any bars where it might just be shown.

btw, Capelan, I'm quite impressed with the amount of work you're doing for Phils rugby. Perhaps when my youngest is grown up he could give you a call? You'll have to wait a little while though - he's not due to arrive until the middle of this year.

[MadWelsh]

Does anyone know of the best way to watch 6 nations matches here in the Phils? Internet probably won't work because the broadband here is a too slow to go through a UK proxy. I was wondering if any ex-pats know of any bars where it might just be shown.

btw, Capelan, I'm quite impressed with the amount of work you're doing for Phils rugby. Perhaps when my youngest is grown up he could give you a call? You'll have to wait a little while though - he's not due to arrive until the middle of this year.

best bet is proxy on bbc iplayer, the guv posted his favourite iphide proggy on another thread, think it was the rant thread about the bbc.

[Welsh_Italian]

Thanks for the information MadWelsh. I had to "listen" to us v Italy via a bulletin board which is a strange way to know what's going on. I'm not sure if the lag on my connection will be too much to go via proxy but I'll give it a go.

Hook or Jones for OH? Or rather, which one to start? heh, it's nice to have this choice...

[cappelan]

Does anyone know of the best way to watch 6 nations matches here in the Phils? Internet probably won't work because the broadband here is a too slow to go through a UK proxy. I was wondering if any ex-pats know of any bars where it might just be shown.

btw, Capelan, I'm quite impressed with the amount of work you're doing for Phils rugby. Perhaps when my youngest is grown up he could give you a call? You'll have to wait a little while though - he's not due to arrive until the middle of this year.

Hi

Apologies for late reply I only go onto the forum sites when I need to update it with PRFU material.

You're welcome, good to know people are interested in the PRFU material I post.

If your partner is already a UK citizen by the time you have your baby she needs to take up Philippines dual citizenship again prior to him turning 18

If you are in Makati here is an option http://www.sids.ph/gallery2.html to watch some games.

This 10s event is on this W/E if you can make it & meet the people involved in the rugby scene in the Philippines.

Alabang Rugby 10s March 15th 2008

The Alabang Eagles will hold their Rugby Union and Touch Football tournaments at the Ayala Alabang Country club on Sat March 15th. The day will include:

The basic format for the day will involve:
Juniors playing across both halves of field 1 (Rugby Pitch) in the morning 10am - 12.30pm
Ladies and u19 alternating on Field 2 (Touch size field) 12mm - 5pm
Mens Rugby 10's on field 1, 1pm - 5.30pm

Directions to Ayala Alabang Country club in Acacia Ave. Muntinlupa http://www.acci.com.ph/location_map.htm

CONTACT
ALABANG EAGLES RUGBY CLUB, INC.
http://www.prfu.com/component/option...,2/Itemid,141/

The PRFU website www.prfu.com has contact details of people in the Philippines that can help you with info on places where you will be able to watch rugby in the Philippines.

All the best with the Baby.

[Welsh_Italian]

Thanks a bunch Capelan! I live in Laguna but I noticed that SIDS is opening in Festival mall which is a 40-minute van ride away from bahay ko.

I wonder if they're open between midnight and 2am for the Wales France match?

[cappelan]

Thanks a bunch Capelan! I live in Laguna but I noticed that SIDS is opening in Festival mall which is a 40-minute van ride away from bahay ko.

I wonder if they're open between midnight and 2am for the Wales France match?

Well it is the Philippines in OZ there is a move to shut all pubs & bars around Midnight.

Hope U do get to watch some 6 Nations

[Welsh_Italian]

I wasn't able to go out but managed to get a live feed from the BBC for some reason - perhaps God smiles on his own game or maybe there was a kind Welshman working at the Beeb who wanted to share the excitement with the world.

Wales: 6-nations Grand Slam Winners, 2008!

[cappelan]

"HEADS UP" - ARFU U20 Championship Seoul Korea October 2008

Hi,

This is FYI so start thinking about it & preparing yourself if you are interested.

The ARFU U20's championships will be held in Seoul, Korea in October 2008. The PRFU will be looking for Filipino-heritage Rugby players who do not turn 20 before October 2008.

Note this is just FYI further information will be forthcoming “hit me up with a message” if you are interested or U can also contact me on the PRFU website:
http://www.prfu.com/component/option...21/Itemid,112/

NOTE this is an IRB tournament you do not need to have dual citizenship to represent the Philippines, you only need to have 1 parent or grand parent to be Filipino to represent the Philippines in an IRB tournament.

FYI a5n Regional Tournament Test Matches in Guam:

Philippines V Brunei July 2 2008
Philippines V Guam July 5 2008

GOOD LUCK TO TA BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

goto website www.prfu.com for more information!

[cappelan]

Congratulations to the Philippine Volcanoes Rugby Team they beat Brunei today, 2 July 101 – 0

Press Releases:

Philippines local press:

http://sports.inquirer.net/inquirersports/inquirersports/view/20080702-145944/National-rugby-team-favored-in-Guam-meet

“National rugby team favored in Guam meet”

Match Photos:
http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=M0&Dato=20080702&Kategori=SPORTS&Lopenr=702004&Ref=PH

Guam Press:
http://guam.mvarietynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80:brunei-falls-to-the-philippines-101-0-&catid=3:guam-sports&Itemid=4

Congratulations to Parramatta 2Blues Filipino-Australian Centre Oliver Saunders who scored 27 of the Philippines 47 points in the 2nd half with 3 tries & 6 conversions.

Good luck to the team for the “Magellan Cup” match against Guam on Saturday 5th of July which will decide the winner of the 1st ARFU Regional tournament for 2008.

[cappelan]

We BEAT GUAM - WE WON THE TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!!

The Philippines has won the 1st of the ARFU Regional tournament series by beating Guam today July 5 2008.

Half time score 8-3 Philippines.
Full time score 20-8 Philippines.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS, COACHES & TEAM MANAGEMENT!!!!

Philippines also defeated Brunei 101-0 last Wednesday the 2nd July to clinch the series!

[jimeve]

Congratulations, 101-0 thats some score

[cappelan]

Hi All

PHILIPPINES the 1st ARFU Regional Tournament Series Champion!

CONGRATULATIONS to the PLAYERS, COACHES & MANAGEMENT TEAM!!!!!!!!!!


PHILIPPINES v Guam 20 - 8

Press Releases & Photos

The photos clearly show from the players expressions how tense & tough the game was.

ARTICLES:

http://www.irb.com/newsmedia/news/newsid=2025985.html#philippines+first+a5n+regional+tournament

http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080706/SPORTS/807060335/1006

PHOTOS:

http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=M0&Dato=20080705&Kategori=SPORTS&Lopenr=705005&Ref=PH


Brunei game press:

PHILIPPINES v Brunei 101 - 0

Match Photos:
http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=M0&Dato=20080702&Kategori=SPORTS&Lopenr=702004&Ref=PH

Guam Press:
http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080703/SPORTS/807030321/1006