PH Volcanoes capture historic double gold in Asia Rugby tourney

The Philippine Volcanoes made history over the weekend after both securing the men’s and women’s title in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The men’s national rugby team, led by Darryl Suasua, exhibited their excellent teamwork to prevail over Chinese Taipei with a 27-12 victory in the finals, while their women counterpart, coached by Samantha Scott, followed suit, eking out a 7-5 win over India. 

“We are immensely proud of both our women’s and men’s teams for their performances and dedication,” said Ada Milby, president of the Philippine Rugby Football Union (PRFU). 

“Winning double gold is a historic achievement for Philippine Rugby and reflects the hard work of the athletes, coaches, and support staff. We are excited to see the continued growth and success of rugby in the Philippines.”

The squads have been building towards this success through an intensive training camp and a competitive selection process.

The tournament in Nepal created an important turning point, demonstrating power and potential for both the men’s and women’s programs.

With a bright future ahead of Philippine Rugby, the teams will be back to compete in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series next year.