Official match report by IRB representatives Jamie Scott & Jarrad Gallagher

Pakistan wrapped up their 2006 Asian Nations, Group 5, Triangular Series with a well earned 24 - 3 victory over the Philippines in Manila on Saturday at the Weekend.

This was a tough and committed match played between two of the IRB Associate Members developing Unions that was a great spectacle to watch.

The 22 man (+1 emergency) Philippine National Team to play against Pakistan on Saturday June 10 2006 has now been officially announced.

The board of the PRFU would like to congratulate those selected and know that you will make every effort to be prepared for the game and once on the pitch will perform to your highest levels both as individuals and as a team.

Please note this announcement was modified on 09th June 2006

Philippines will play Pakistan in the final match of the Asian Nations Series 2006 Division 5 Tournament on Saturday June 10 2006 at the Nomads Sports Club Merville Park, Paranaque.

Philippines not only has the chance to add a 2nd International victory to its record, but should they win they will also take out the crown of Asian Nations Series Division 5 Champions.

The PFRU invites you to cheer on the Philippine National Team to victory this Saturday!!! 

Official match report by International Rugby Board Match Commissioner, Greg David

In its First Full International Match, the Philippines beat Guam 18 – 14 in the Asian Rugby Football Union / IRB sanctioned Triangular Series between Guam, the Philippines and Pakistan.

The match played in hot, humid conditions on Guam was well played, clean and hard fought.

Lineout tussle - Philippine Volcanoes in navy strip

 

The Mid-Year Council Meeting of the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) will be held in Manila, at the Peninsula Hotel in Makati on June 9 and 10.

Council members from the 25 members of ARFU will discuss the future of rugby union football in Asia at the meeting then attend the Philippines vs. Guam game, the first International test match of rugby to be held in the Philippines.

A cocktail reception will be held on the evening of June 9 at The Bar of the Peninsula Hotel with leading local sports officals to be invited.

The Philippines National Team will travel to Guam to play the Guam National Team on May 20.

The team is made up of Filipinos and long term residents under IRB eligibility rules. The team is reinforced by a Fil-American, Clay Luraschi, from new York and a Fil-Canadian, Jeffrey Betino who have travelled out to train and play with the team - National Squad announcement here.

On June 7 Guam will play Pakistan in Manila then the Philippines will play its first home test against Pakistan on June 10.  Both games will take place at the Nomad Sports Club in Merville Park, Paranaque.

The series is funded by the Asian Rugby Football Union with a grant from the International Rugby Board.

The selection panel have chosen the following squad of 25 players for the Guam Test match on 20th May 2006.

It will be decided tonight whether we will travel with 25 or with 22. In the event that it is 22 the last three on the list will be on standby in case of injuries, failure to obtain visas  etc. Of course, with over 2 weeks to go before the match there could be all manner of reasons why some players may not travel and therefore those who have not made the squad should not lose heart and should keep fit.

The board of the PRFU would like to congratulate those selected and know that you will make every effort to be prepared for the game and once on the pitch will perform to your highest levels both as individuals and as a team.

Please note the squad list was updated on 11th May 2006