Manila 10s rugby tourney marks 25th year

MANILA, Philippines - The 2014 Manila 10s Rugby Tournament was held recently at the Nomad Sports Club in Parañaque City, celebrating a landmark 25 years of supporting and promoting youth development in sports.

“Over the years, the Manila 10s has been a great event that brings together teams of different races, ages and nationalities to compete and promote rugby here in the Philippines,” said Rick Santos, president of the Philippine Rugby Football Association (PRFU).

“Considering the great run of the Philippine Volcanoes the past year, the Manila 10s is one way by which we can share what this game is all about –teamwork, sportsmanship, determination, discipline, and fun,” he added.

Santos is also chairman and founder of real estate advisory and consultancy CBRE Philippines, which sponsored the 25th Manila 10s tournament. Different teams, including CBRE’s own Maverick Vipers, competed in the Cup, Bowl, Plate, Shield, and Veterans Division.

This year’s teams included the Manila Samurais, HKFC Scorpions, Pot Bellied Pigs RFC, Curtin Uni Goats, Manila Hapons, Baretto Blues, Nomads Carabao, Alabang Falcons, Arabian Potbellies, MAAP Warriors, Brisbane Vulgarians, Kowloon Vets, Stoke Classics, Flat Planet Fiji Golden Oldies, Old Bangkok Bangers, SCC Growlers, HKFC Contemptibles, Extinct Volcanoes, Taipei Silverbacks, Seoul Survivors, Upside Down Tigers, Hong Kong Cricket Club, Taipei Baboons, Alabang Ibons, Alabang Falcons, Alabang Eagles, Sabah Warriors, Lloyd McDermott RDT, DeVere Cebu Dragons, Flying Kukris RFC, Tokyo Gaijin, Potoroos, Rowy Pegasi, MGP Larrikins, and JML New Zealand Warriors.

Bagging the gold are the JML New Zealand Warriors for the Cup, the Alabang Falcons for the Bowl, the Potoroos for the Plate, the Nomads Carabaos for the Shield, and the SCC Growlers for the Veterans.