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Philippine Volcanoes Cops Silver in Asian Men’s Rugby 7’s Tournament

Our Philippine Volcanoes just keeps on erupting! But donโ€™t fret, Iโ€™m not talking about real volcanoes lol. Our Philippine Menโ€™s Rugby Team has beaten powerhouse Team China en route to the Finals of theย Asian Menโ€™s Rugby 7โ€™s Tournament held at the Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia! Final score is 19-14.

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Philippine Volcanoes team win

 

 

The Philippine team grabbed the silver medal on the said tournament (Japan won the gold). Philippines now ranks no. 7 in Asia! Thatโ€™s huge for a rookie team! The win also secured them a spot in the world-renowned Hongkong Rugbyโ€™s 7โ€™s Tournament in March 2012. The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! Hoo-hah!

 

 

โ€œWe had set a goal of reaching the last four in the tournament . We have now set a few records. We beat China for the first time and by entering the final we have put Philippine rugby on the map. Finishing second to a team like Japan is an honor. It is way beyond our expectations.โ€ said Philippine Volcanoes coach Mat Cullen.