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The Philippine Volcanoes erupted with a sensational run in the 2011 Asia Men's Rugby 7s tournament in Borneo, Malaysia. The Volacanoes scored a silver medal finish after beating Malaysia and rugby powerhouse China.

Although they were ranked only No. 7 in Asia, the “Volcanoes” overcame the odds to reach their first ever Cup final. The Philippines started off with an emphatic win in a heated match with hometown favorites Malaysia with the final score 28-14.

The Volcanoes reported that it was the “Flying Jeepney” Justin Coveney who opened the scoring for the volcanoes before Matt Saunders scored the Philippines next try to even the game at 14 – 14 at the halftime break. The same players reversed the try scoring efforts in the second half and the Philippines knocked out Malaysia in front of their home crowd to move to the semi final against the powerhouse sporting nation, China.

The Philippines had never beaten China in Rugby 7s and the teams had met on four occasions in the Asian championships in 2010 and 2011.

Knowing they had to combat the speed of the Chinese speed, the Volcanoes fielded Luke Matthews in the starting line up in order to add some pace to the outside backs. The tactic paid off immediately with Matthews going over for the Philippines first try.

China fought back immediately to score two tries and led 14-7 at halftime. The game hung in the balance until the “Hitchenator” Chris Hitch broke through some weak Chinese defense to score the equalizer just before fulltime to end in a 14-14 draw.

The crucial quarter final showdownl entered extra time with a golden point rule to win. The Philippines looked confident heading into the overtime period and Harry Morris was able to break away and score a try under the posts to secure a remarkable win and put the Volcanoes in their first ever Cup Final at the Asian Championships.

The Asian Men’s Championships is played by the top 12 Rugby Nations in Asia and is considered very much like an Asian Games competition.The feat was regarded as remarkable considering that rugby is only now catching on much like football through the efforts of the popular Azkals.

The Philippines en route to the finals had beaten Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and China. In the finals Asia’s top team Japan ran roughshod over the Philippines scoring eight unanswered tried to sweep to a 46-0 victory to clinch the second and final ranking event in the HSBC Asian Sevens Series, retaining its position as the top team in Asian Sevens for the second consecutive year.

The young Japanese squad turned on skill and power to completely outclass the Volcanoes who were playing in their first final in the short history of the game.

Philippine Volcanoes coach Mat Cullen said “We 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.”

The Volcanoes then went on to upset China in the semifinals. They hammered out a 19-14 victory in extra time. They eventually lost to a younger Japanese squad in the finals, 46-0, to settle for second place. Philippine team coach Matt Cullen said the second place finish already guarantees the Volcanoes a slot in the 2012 Hong Kong Rugby 7s.


Cullen was overjoyed with the performance of the Volcanoes. He said “ We will now win an invite to compete in the world renowned Hong Kong 7s next March and compete at the Olympic level. Just another challenge that the Volcanoes are ready to take in their stride as they keep breaking records and proving everyone wrong on their path to glory.”

"We 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,” Cullen said.

Labels: Philippine Volcanoes, Philippine Volcanoes win silver medal

The Philippine Volcanoes erupted with a sensational run in the 2011 Asia Men's Rugby 7s tournament in Borneo, Malaysia. The Volacanoes scored a silver medal finish after beating Malaysia and rugby powerhouse China.

Although they were ranked only No. 7 in Asia, the “Volcanoes” overcame the odds to reach their first ever Cup final. The Philippines started off with an emphatic win in a heated match with hometown favorites Malaysia with the final score 28-14.

The Volcanoes reported that it was the “Flying Jeepney” Justin Coveney who opened the scoring for the volcanoes before Matt Saunders scored the Philippines next try to even the game at 14 – 14 at the halftime break. The same players reversed the try scoring efforts in the second half and the Philippines knocked out Malaysia in front of their home crowd to move to the semi final against the powerhouse sporting nation, China.

The Philippines had never beaten China in Rugby 7s and the teams had met on four occasions in the Asian championships in 2010 and 2011.

Knowing they had to combat the speed of the Chinese speed, the Volcanoes fielded Luke Matthews in the starting line up in order to add some pace to the outside backs. The tactic paid off immediately with Matthews going over for the Philippines first try.

China fought back immediately to score two tries and led 14-7 at halftime. The game hung in the balance until the “Hitchenator” Chris Hitch broke through some weak Chinese defense to score the equalizer just before fulltime to end in a 14-14 draw.

The crucial quarter final showdownl entered extra time with a golden point rule to win. The Philippines looked confident heading into the overtime period and Harry Morris was able to break away and score a try under the posts to secure a remarkable win and put the Volcanoes in their first ever Cup Final at the Asian Championships.

The Asian Men’s Championships is played by the top 12 Rugby Nations in Asia and is considered very much like an Asian Games competition.The feat was regarded as remarkable considering that rugby is only now catching on much like football through the efforts of the popular Azkals.

The Philippines en route to the finals had beaten Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and China. In the finals Asia’s top team Japan ran roughshod over the Philippines scoring eight unanswered tried to sweep to a 46-0 victory to clinch the second and final ranking event in the HSBC Asian Sevens Series, retaining its position as the top team in Asian Sevens for the second consecutive year.

The young Japanese squad turned on skill and power to completely outclass the Volcanoes who were playing in their first final in the short history of the game.

Philippine Volcanoes coach Mat Cullen said “We 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.”

The Volcanoes then went on to upset China in the semifinals. They hammered out a 19-14 victory in extra time. They eventually lost to a younger Japanese squad in the finals, 46-0, to settle for second place. Philippine team coach Matt Cullen said the second place finish already guarantees the Volcanoes a slot in the 2012 Hong Kong Rugby 7s.


Cullen was overjoyed with the performance of the Volcanoes. He said “ We will now win an invite to compete in the world renowned Hong Kong 7s next March and compete at the Olympic level. Just another challenge that the Volcanoes are ready to take in their stride as they keep breaking records and proving everyone wrong on their path to glory.”

"We 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,” Cullen said.

Labels: Philippine Volcanoes, Philippine Volcanoes win silver medal

April Events
The Cranberries Live in Manila @ SMART Araneta Coliseum (April 10, 2012)
LMFAO Live in Manila @ SMART Araneta Coliseum (April 11, 2012)
Taking Back Sunday Live in Manila @ Sky Dome (Apr 13, 2012)
Israel Houghton and Planetshakers Live in Manila @ SMART Araneta Coliseum (Apr 21, 2012)
Avenged Sevenfold Live in Manila @ SMART Araneta Coliseum (Apr 26, 2012)
Vertical Horizon and Ed Kowalczyk Live in Manila @ SMART Araneta Coliseum (Apr 28, 2012)

May Events
Lifehouse Live in Manila @ SMART Araneta Coliseum (May 26, 2012)
Taylor Dayne and Edwin McCain Live in Manila and Cebu @ Waterfront Hotel (May 30, 2012)

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