Inhale that.
Philippine Volcanoes Explode in Asian Rugby
Yes, we have a national rugby team, and they are on a three-year winning streak.
by Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
with Jessica Zafra (I wrote the parts with ‘destroy’, ‘seize’, and the glue puns.)
Front page of the Philippine Star today.
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Jeffrey just texted that I forgot to write the final score in the match with India. I? It’s not my byline. Hahahaha.
The Philippine team in action against India at the A5N Division 2 championship in New Delhi. Photos by the Flying Saunders Brothers’ dad.
Answers to questions you might be asking, unless you wandered onto this site purely by accident >>>
June 8th, 2010 at 12:38
That is one INTENSE game.
I came from a basketball lovin’ family but seeing our chances for basketball supremacy is as slim as Kate Moss circa 1990’s, I’m determined to learn about other sports.
Rugby looks fun :) Hope we can get to watch scrimmage games or something…
June 8th, 2010 at 21:22
Hi JZ, I made a pair of earrings this morning and I thought of you. Maybe you’d like it. (Well, I hope you’ll like it! Hahaha.) Where can I send you a picture of what I made? If you think it’s unique enough for you, I’ll send you a pair. :)
June 10th, 2010 at 00:07
Yes, please send a photo to my cat Mat, urban.matthias@gmail.com. Thank you!
June 11th, 2010 at 19:39
Dear Jessica and fans,
My name is Ronald Fong and I’m a national rugby team player. I wanted to thank you for your support of Filipino rugby. All the best!
Ronald
June 12th, 2010 at 00:45
Hi Ronald.
Congratulations on a great victory, and thank you for noticing us.
I also want to thank the readers for never asking why the hell we’re supporting rugby when it’s tennis season.
Cheers,
Jessica
June 15th, 2010 at 22:13
Hi Jessica,
This is Austin Dacanay, the oldest member of the Philippine national rugby team, hence the nickname, lolo. What can I say, the boys are original. hahaha…Thanks for the great article in the Philippine Star and coverage on your website. It was also very nice to meet you and speak to you that afternoon at ISM. I hope all is well and thank you again for all of your support for the Sons of Lapu Lapu!!!
Lolo Austy
June 16th, 2010 at 01:12
Hi Lolo Austy.
I’ve added your photo to this post: http://www.jessicarulestheuniverse.com/2010/06/14/thank-you-for-saying-thank-you/
Congratulations on moving up to Division 1! We’re organizing a field trip so we can watch your next match. Really.