The Philippine national team are preparing for their upcoming two international games, firstly against Guam on June 27th and then against India on July 1st. Both games are to be played at home in Manila.

The Philippine Rugby Football Union recently announced that the management team would comprise of Phil Gittus retaining his position as Team Manager, Matt Cullen being promoted from Assistant Coach to Head Coach and Denny Meredith coming in as Assistant Coach.

Phil Gittus

Hails from England where he played for his local side Newport, Shropshire before representing military and police teams in the UK as well as Ruislip RFC and Wembley RFC. Has also played for Manila Nomads, Bangkok Corsaires, and  Koh Samui Simians whilst in Asia, captaining the Nomads in 2000. Has almost hung up his boots but will turn out for the Philippine Vets team later this month in Thailand. A level 2 referee and last years Team Manager of both the Senior and Under 19 teams.


 

Matt Cullen

Started his rugby with Redcliffe RFC in Australia and was a member of the 1987 Queensland Colts team. Moved to Seoul, Korea in 2000 and played with Seoul Survivors RFC for two seasons before moving to the Philippines. Firstly a member of Manila Nomads and then Alabang Eagles he has seen much success locally as a player and a coach. Still playing for the Eagles and also a member of the Philippine Vets team bound for Thailand. An IRB level 2 Educator he is promoted to Head Coach of the senior team this year having coached the undefeated Under 19 national team in last years Asian Games.

Denny Meredith

Started his playing career back in 1969 with the US Air Force and played and coached wherever his military service took him. Was the Head Coach of the all conquering US Air Force Team of the early eighties and then Head coach of the US Combined Services Team from 1986 until 1998. Has toured with military teams worldwide on numerous occasions. Has been coach of the Manila nomads for the last year.