Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
to Elisha Chng (1985 - 2009)
To an amazing, athletic and wonderful lad.
Elisha Chng was a great person on and off the rugby field.
You will always be remembered.
My deepest and un-expressionable condolences to all his loved ones and friends.
till we meet again...elisha.
Elisha Chng was a great person on and off the rugby field.
You will always be remembered.
My deepest and un-expressionable condolences to all his loved ones and friends.
till we meet again...elisha.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
SMU Rugby's Formal Player Awards for the 08/09 Season
In April this year SMURugby once again hosted their Annual General Meeting to usher in the new Exco as well as to recognize the contributions of their players throughout the season. In the absence of the regular Emo-Speech IC, Amos Siow, Senior Player Alex Chew and out-going Vice-President Mouff led the Awards Ceremony to commemorate the greatest distinctions and disgraces of the 08/09 campaign.
Most Consistent/All-rounded Player Award
Wang En Jian
The award for the most consistent and all-rounded player went to SMU’s fullback for the Tri-Uni’s 09 Season for his conscientious and consistently safe stewardship of the SMU half of the pitch.
Most Dedicated Player Award
Benjamin Wai
Ben Wai’s continuous undying dedication to the team at every training and his impeccable attendance record were matched only by the winner of the next award.
Most Hardworking Player Award
Gerald Fok
Gerald’s solid work ethic in trainings was firmly proven when the SMU forward went on to match some of the fittest in the team at a blip test session, cementing his place as our most hardworking counterpart.
Most Improved Player Award
Tafadzwa Marasha
Tafa, the famous brudder of the Tri-Uni’s squad has come a long way this season, a personal highlight of which will no doubt be his match-turning try scored from a penalty kick gone wrong against NUS in what could be said to be this season’s point of peripetia.
Most Promising Player Award
Nicolas Hwang
The man informally known as The Panzer has shown repeated flashes of brilliance on the field in this year’s season, making his mark as the player to watch in SMU’s already star-studded backline.
Best Newcomer Award
Melvin Teo
In the short time that we have known him, Melvin a.k.a. Cheeky has truly proven his worth to the team often exceeding expectations and astounding his peers with his on-field performance. For that he was crowned the award reserved for the most valuable addition to the SMU lineup.
Best Forward of the Tri-Uni’s 09
Vickneswaran Sellathurai
Vick stepped up to the mark this season, captaining a memorable match where he rallied his forwards against an unexpected and brutal NTU forward onslaught that saw our City Boys bunkered a mere couple of desperate inches from their own try line. His contributions to the team as a forward have been invaluable and as we bid farewell to SMU’s longtime forward bastion of strength Daniel Marc Chow, perhaps this is the player all spectators ought to set their sights on in the seasons to come.
Best Back of the Tri-Uni’s 09
Justin Lum
Yes, it may come as a shock to many, but Justin Lum is in fact a player in SMU. Though public appearances by this long missed Rugby celeb are now rare since his knee injury where in his words “my knee shattered into a million pieces”, Justin Lum showed up when his team needed his services most, and did he show up in style. Single-handedly destroying opposition scrum-halves to earn back good SMU ball possession and then putting the nail in the coffin to secure spectacular and critical game-winning tries, Justin Lum despite his dismal attendance record has earned this award with his unarguably critical on-field performance for his team.
Top Try Scorer of the Tri-Uni’s 09
Bryan Ng
Despite the many controversies surrounding him, the number of times Bryan has crossed the line this season is rivaled only by the number of abs Bryan has under his easily removed shirt. Nuff said.
Best Back of the 08/09 Season
Alexander Chew
Alex came into this season as a man with a mission, proving his worth to the team time and time again with his strong, surging counter-attacking runs that gained the City Boys valuable time and territory both in defence as well as attack. Desmond Wee has cited Alex as one the top wingers in Singapore, and who are we to disagree with Desmond.
Best Forward of the 08/09 Season
Daniel Marc Chow
DMC needs no introduction. Once again the man has dug deep to contribute the “hard yards” both on and off the field for his teammates. Returning from an appendicitis operation to immediately hit the field to defend the championship side by side with his fellow forwards, Daniel Marc Chow showed no slack to the opposition to put on a solid showing as the most dependable and valuable forward the team has to offer.
Best Player of the 08/09 Season
Derek Chan
This coveted highest accolade is awarded only to players who bring the team to new heights not only in terms of individual contributions but also as a playmaker who sets the team on the road to victory. The decision for this season was unanimous. Derek has truly proven to the SMU club management that his multi-million dollar signing was worth every cent in the check. His contribution to the team in offence when running the ball and in defence when making the tackles count has earned him this award as the most valuable asset to the SMU team.
Stay tuned to SMU Rugby News as we usher in the new exco and look to begin an exciting new wave of transfer signings and million dollar deal player contracts in preparation for the fresh 09/10 season. More news soon to come.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
SMUrugby Leaves Europe in Awe
The SMU 7s squad finally completed the Tournoi Des 5 Ballons in true fashion. The team who went up to Cergy, France to compete in the week long tournament performed beyond expectations to secure a silver medal in the league competition and a bronze medal in the cup competition. The tournament was an invitational event involving a vast variety of teams from more than 9 countries around the world and with more than 40 competitive teams.
In the league competition, the City Boys beat ILEPS (10-7), St Petersburg University (17-5) and Complutense (29-5), and only drawing with the defending champions, ESSEC (12-12), which denied them the gold.
In the cup competition, SMU faced ILEPS in the semi-finals and had to swallow a disappointing defeat of 21-7. Unfortunately, in an unanticipated turn of events, ESSEC then went on to withdraw from their own tournament and our City Boys were awarded a third place position that did not reflect the true standing in the tournament. However, on a brighter note, SMU was also awarded the Fair Play Award for upstanding conduct both on and off the field throughout the tournament duration.
The team will like to thank all the well wishes from all who supported us in one way or the other. We will also like to thank our manager Andrew Aaron Tam and our physio, Uncle See Hong, who played a huge part of making this tournament a success for us.
From the point that our team stepped onto the plane, and even upon our arrival at the tournament grounds, our team faced constant doubt and ridicule as both locals and competitors doubted our playing ability. However this tournament has truly served to become a hallmark for our beloved City Boys who have done well to prove themselves and leave a memorable mark in Europe where we have shown once and for all that we should never be taken lightly again.
Results:
Group Games
In the league competition, the City Boys beat ILEPS (10-7), St Petersburg University (17-5) and Complutense (29-5), and only drawing with the defending champions, ESSEC (12-12), which denied them the gold.
In the cup competition, SMU faced ILEPS in the semi-finals and had to swallow a disappointing defeat of 21-7. Unfortunately, in an unanticipated turn of events, ESSEC then went on to withdraw from their own tournament and our City Boys were awarded a third place position that did not reflect the true standing in the tournament. However, on a brighter note, SMU was also awarded the Fair Play Award for upstanding conduct both on and off the field throughout the tournament duration.
The team will like to thank all the well wishes from all who supported us in one way or the other. We will also like to thank our manager Andrew Aaron Tam and our physio, Uncle See Hong, who played a huge part of making this tournament a success for us.
From the point that our team stepped onto the plane, and even upon our arrival at the tournament grounds, our team faced constant doubt and ridicule as both locals and competitors doubted our playing ability. However this tournament has truly served to become a hallmark for our beloved City Boys who have done well to prove themselves and leave a memorable mark in Europe where we have shown once and for all that we should never be taken lightly again.
Results:
Group Games
(1) SMU vs ILEPS (France)
Scoreline: 10-7
SMU Tries: Bryan Ng (1), Alex Chew (1)
(2) SMU vs ESSEC (France - defending champion)
Scoreline: 12-12
SMU Tries: Wang En Jian (1), Alex Chew (1)
(3) SMU vs St Petersburg University (Russia)
Scoreline: 17-5
SMU Tries: Bryan Ng (2), Derek Chan (1)
(4) SMU vs Complutense (Spain)
Scoreline: 29-5
SMU Tries: Nick Hwang (1), Melvin Teo (2), Matthias Lim (1), Bryan Ng (1)
Cup Semi-Final:
SMU vs ILEPS (France)
Scoreline: 7-21
SMU Tries: Derek Chan (1)
Cup Semi-Final:
SMU vs ILEPS (France)
Scoreline: 7-21
SMU Tries: Derek Chan (1)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
SMUrugby Set To Leave For France
In less than a week's time, SMUrugby will be flying off to France to represent the school as well as the nation in the “Tournoi des 5 Ballons” organised by ESSEC (École supérieure des sciences économiques et commerciales) Business School. The 30th edition of the T5B,
“Tournoi des 5 Ballons”, will take place in Cergy-Pontoise, France, from April 19th to April 24th 2009. This is the first time a sports team from SMU will be travelling to Europe. This also marks SMUrugby's first trip out of the Asia/Oceania region.The tournament will last for 5 days: arrivals on Sunday, qualification games and playoffs at ESSEC and in Cergy’s facilities from Monday to Wednesday, Finals and closing ceremony on Thursday evening, and departure on Friday morning.
SMUrugby will be Asia's sole representative and will be up against 5 other teams from France, Spain and Russia. Having recorded their first overseas victory in Australia back in December 2008 during IRAUG 2008, the City Boys will be looking to build on that and come home from France with some victories under their belts.
The City Boys were put through their paces in their last training at Gotham City on Thursday morning as they make their final preparations for the 7s Tournament in France under the watchful eyes of Coach Rong Jing Xiang. The boys looked sharp as they were working through their moves under the hot sun.
Inspirational skipper Daniel Marc Chow has been appointed the tour captain in his final swan song for SMUrugby. When asked how does he rate the team's chances for the TB5 tournament, he said:"Even. We know we will be facing bigger players from France, Spain and Russia. But we will give them a hard time because we have nothing to lose. We have the right mix of youth and experience in this team - the old guards who have aged very well and the freshmen who are knocking at the door and eager to show their ambitions."
Derek Chan, recently named as the Player of the Season by the SMUrugby Players' Association in his first season at SMUrugby, has been named as the to
ur's vice captain. When asked what style of rugby can we expect to see from the team, he answered:
"The City Boys always feel better attacking than defending. We'll play the beautiful game. We'll give a show in every match!"
ur's vice captain. When asked what style of rugby can we expect to see from the team, he answered:"The City Boys always feel better attacking than defending. We'll play the beautiful game. We'll give a show in every match!"
1. Daniel Marc Chow (Captain)
2. Derek Chan (Vice Captain)
3. Vickneswaran s/o Sellathurai
4. Sherman Yeo
5. Nicolas Hwang aka Panzer
6. Alex Chew
7. Chew Yin Xiang aka Mouth
8. Daniel Lee
9. Melvin Teo aka Mok's Bro
10. Wang En Jian
11. Bryan Ng
12. Chong Wei Nurn
13. Matthias Lim
14. Benjamin Teong
We wish the 14 players all the very best in France.
13. Matthias Lim
14. Benjamin Teong
We wish the 14 players all the very best in France.
Flight Details:
Air France
Changi Airport, Terminal 1
18th Apr - Singapore to Paris (AF 0257)
Departure/Arrival: 2255/0605
1st May - Paris to Singapore (AF 0256)
Departure/Arrival: 2330/0605
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A tribute to our graduating players
As the season is coming to a close, all thats left on the City Boys' calendar, is a trip to France to participate in the T5B Rugby 7s tournament held in Paris. This will be the last tournament for the season and will also be the very last for many of our old guards who have served SMU well.
SMUrugby will like to take time to salute our old guards who have served the City boys faithfully and who have certainly played an integral part in building up the team to what it is today.
Players who will leave at the end of this season under the "Bosman ruling".
1. Mok Wai Hon
2. Naresh
3. Lorenzo Escano
4. Vignesh Naidu
5. Lionel Poh
6. Daniel Marc Chow
7. Lim Wei Ming
8. Alex Chew
9. Desmond Wee
10. Tafa
Enjoy the video.
A tribute to the 2nd graduating batch of players from SMUrugby.
Time: 7:57
SMUrugby will like to take time to salute our old guards who have served the City boys faithfully and who have certainly played an integral part in building up the team to what it is today.
Players who will leave at the end of this season under the "Bosman ruling".
1. Mok Wai Hon
2. Naresh
3. Lorenzo Escano
4. Vignesh Naidu
5. Lionel Poh
6. Daniel Marc Chow
7. Lim Wei Ming
8. Alex Chew
9. Desmond Wee
10. Tafa
Enjoy the video.
A tribute to the 2nd graduating batch of players from SMUrugby.
Time: 7:57
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
SMU Rugby Retains Tri-Universities Rugby Championship 2009 (15-a-side)
Results of Tri-Universities Rugby Championship 2009:
SMU vs NTU (11-0)
NUS vs SMU (12-33)
NTU vs SMU (8-10)
SMU vs NUS (10-12)
SMU Rugby successfully retained its 15-a-side title after a grueling one-month tournament featuring the likes of NUS and NTU. This marks the end of a remarkable season for SMU Rugby as the City Boys made a clean sweep at all the local university competitions – 2008 SuniG 7s (Champions) and Tri-Universities Rugby Championship 2009 (Champions), making them the top local university rugby team in Singapore.
We would like to thank OSL and SSU for the tremendous support given to the rugby team this entire season. Many thanks to the great supporters who came down to cheer for us. We greatly appreciate it and we hope that you will continue to support us in future competitions. It has been a great season and we will continue to work hard to do SMU proud.
Next up, SMU Rugby will be heading up to France in April for an international 7-a-side rugby tournament featuring the top rugby universities from around the world.
SMU vs NTU (11-0)
NUS vs SMU (12-33)
NTU vs SMU (8-10)
SMU vs NUS (10-12)
SMU Rugby successfully retained its 15-a-side title after a grueling one-month tournament featuring the likes of NUS and NTU. This marks the end of a remarkable season for SMU Rugby as the City Boys made a clean sweep at all the local university competitions – 2008 SuniG 7s (Champions) and Tri-Universities Rugby Championship 2009 (Champions), making them the top local university rugby team in Singapore.
We would like to thank OSL and SSU for the tremendous support given to the rugby team this entire season. Many thanks to the great supporters who came down to cheer for us. We greatly appreciate it and we hope that you will continue to support us in future competitions. It has been a great season and we will continue to work hard to do SMU proud.
Next up, SMU Rugby will be heading up to France in April for an international 7-a-side rugby tournament featuring the top rugby universities from around the world.
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