The last day of the SEA Games Rugby 7s competition saw a monumental effort by the Philippine Volcanoes, coming from 4th place to secure the Silver medal.  Disregarded in pre-tournament calculations by all their competitors, the “Son’s of Lapu Lapu” finished very strongly in the end, with an absolutely enthralling and intense semi-final match outwitting, overpowering and outlasting number 1 ranked Malaysia and securing a berth in the Gold medal match. 

The Philippine Rugby 7’s Team is quietly confident, as they face D-Day against Malaysia in a semi-final game (2.40pm Thailand Time) to decide who will go through to the Gold Medal match. 

Sunday saw the Philippine National Rugby Team off to a strong start, in day one of the SEA Games Rugby Sevens competition, despite the Philippine Squad ranking 4th at the end of the days  competition. The “Son’s of Lapu Lapu” finished with one win and two losses from the days matches, however both games that were lost were very tightly contested, with only one try separating the Philippines from victory.

Today was the first full training session for the ”Son’s of Lapu Lapu” on a good rugby training ground. At the intensive two hour session under Head Coach Rick Hartley, with support from Assistant Coach Alan MacDonald, the skills of the team, as they went through a system of set plays and drills were immediately evident. 

Excerpt: The PRFU have selected thirteen (13) players to represent the
Philippine National Rugby 7's Team at the 24th South East Asian Games (SEAG).