Pinoys to compete in world's largest rugby tournament in Hong Kong
The Philippine national men’s 7s rugby team — the Philippine Volcanoes — will compete in March in the world’s largest rugby sevens tournament: the "Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens."
A news release on the website of the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong said the International Rugby Board invited the Philippine team to the tournament scheduled from March 23 to 25.
"It is considered the premier leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series and is also held in Australia, Dubai, South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, Scotland, and England," the PCG said.
The countries expected to take part in the tournament are the top "rugby sevens" teams in the world such as New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and England.
"Sevens Rugby, which plays seven men per team on the field, is a faster, more exciting version of Rugby Union, which plays 15 men per side," the PCG said.
The PCG said the Philippine Volcanoes’ silver-medal-winning performance at the Borneo 7s last year merited the invitation to this prestigious tournament.
The Volcanoes, ranked seventh in a field of 12 teams, beat their highly regarded rivals one by one, finishing second to Japan.
Leading the team is captain Jake Letts. National coach Matt Cullen and assistant Noel Flowers will provide guidance.
“This invitation to the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens marks a milestone in the history of the Union. It’s a testament to the hard work of our players, coaches and supporters, and more importantly, proof that Filipinos can excel in the sport of rugby,” Philippine Rugby Football Union President Alvin San Diego said. - VVP, GMA News
A news release on the website of the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong said the International Rugby Board invited the Philippine team to the tournament scheduled from March 23 to 25.
"It is considered the premier leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series and is also held in Australia, Dubai, South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, Scotland, and England," the PCG said.
The countries expected to take part in the tournament are the top "rugby sevens" teams in the world such as New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and England.
"Sevens Rugby, which plays seven men per team on the field, is a faster, more exciting version of Rugby Union, which plays 15 men per side," the PCG said.
The PCG said the Philippine Volcanoes’ silver-medal-winning performance at the Borneo 7s last year merited the invitation to this prestigious tournament.
The Volcanoes, ranked seventh in a field of 12 teams, beat their highly regarded rivals one by one, finishing second to Japan.
Leading the team is captain Jake Letts. National coach Matt Cullen and assistant Noel Flowers will provide guidance.
“This invitation to the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens marks a milestone in the history of the Union. It’s a testament to the hard work of our players, coaches and supporters, and more importantly, proof that Filipinos can excel in the sport of rugby,” Philippine Rugby Football Union President Alvin San Diego said. - VVP, GMA News
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