CCRFC Calendar

The Cebu Dragons just released their calendar for 2009, and there's a lot of rugby on the cards.

15's tours from Olney RFC (UK) and the Easts Toothless Tigers (Brisbane), should be some exciting matches, but the highlight has to be the continuation of the Sinulog 10's Rugby Festival scheduled for April 25 at the Aboitiz Sports Complex in North Reclamation Area Cebu.

The club also plans to attend all major local tournaments and to have more players involved in the Asian 5 Nations Division 3 Tournament to be played in Manila, and the U19's ARFU Tournament in Hong Kong.

Another highlight is the recent acceptance of the PRFU as a full IRB member, which means that a contact women's program is also on the cards.

If you're interested to join contact the club liaison at ceburugby@yahoo.com.

Go the Dragons!!!

North Vs. South Rugby Challenge

South Claims The Honors in Inaugural Clash


Cebu International School played host to an emotional affair over the weekend, with the South taking home the trophy in the first Region of Origin match played in the Philippines.

With a squad made up of veteran players from mostly the Nomads rugby club, the North came to Cebu confident in the fact that they had never lost to a team from the south. A bit short on numbers, but by no means lacking in rugby know how, they looked to dominate the game up front, and keep the ball out of the hands of the southerners backline. In a classic match of contrasting styles, it was the South who came away victorious, scoring 5 tries to the North’s 2.

This fixture is slated as an annual event, and will be a great platform from which to prepare for the annual mid-year international season. With the game growing fast in the Visayas, the Region of Origin match is the perfect showcase for young talent, and will be a source of invaluable playing experience for up and coming ruggers in the years to come.