BREAKING NEWS! Love is in the air!

After months of tension and keeping it in the closest, Lucas and Avinash have officially declared their love for one another.

The Freshie Duo are often seen staying in school till late and studying together in the quiet area of the library. Sources say that this relationship first sparked off way back in 2009, when both players were representing their respective Junior Colleges in the A Div.

Avinash had  put Lucas on the deck after a devastating run down the wing that left Lucas rooted to the ground whispering.. "i've never seen an ass like that".

 This public announcement  probably came at a politically right time, as Valentines Day is around the corner.

SMUrugby News will give be giving live updates and reports in the hours leading up to 14th February.

Stay tuned...

Player of the Week - Shaun Ng

                       

Name: Shaun Ng

Position: Loose Forward/Hooker

Height: 1.79m

Weight: 85kg 

Interests: Facebook,Instagram & Snapchat

This week SMUrugby News brings to you one of our more reputable and infamous players, the one and only, Shaun "Shaubieee" Ng.

Shaun, who was signed during the Fall of 2012 has been a regular in The City Boys First XV and now holds the post of Events Director in the 2013/14 Exco. Shaun is a popular man amongst the squad and on campus and is always seen coordinating team cohesions and gatherings.


Shaun and his Rubber Ducky

Picking up the sport only in Junior College, Shaun has come leaps and bounds from his days as a volleyball player. Having captained his secondary school to many spikes and victories during his reign.  

Shaun is also the resident paparazzi in the team, snapping up photos of his team mates whenever they are seen with the fairer sex. Sources say he plans to join The Blue & Gold, the official student publication of SMU later in this year as a photojournalist due to his ever improving prowess on social media platforms.


qt_pie89@hotmail.com

SMUrugby News had the opportunity to speak to this gregarious young man over the Chinese New Year weekend. Here is how it went.

SMUrugby News: Happy New Year Shaun! How has it been so far?
Shaun: Eh not too bad. Weekends have been nice and school has been fun. 

SMUrugby News: So what has been keeping you busy besides rugby?
Shaun: you know.. the usual..(winks)

SMUrugby News: As the new Events Director, what have planned for the team?

Shaun: We've had lots of cohesion opportunities, most recently the team Lou Hei after training. I feel that the team is really tight on and off the field so planning things is really simple as we all hang out anyway!

SMUrugby News: What position are you gonna play this season?
Shaun: doggy. I meant hooker!!! actually.,number 8..  


A&F Glory Days

Player of The Week - Jesse Quek

Name: Jesse Quek

Position: Center

Height: 1.69m(plus/minus)

Weight: 75kg ++

Interests: Wanderlusting, Lusting, Food Photography

We usher in the new year with one of the City Boys favourite sons - Jesse "The Belly" Quek.

Jesse is no stranger to the rugby scene here in Singapore and is one of the most iconic players that the club has ever seen.  Jesse has just got back from a semester abroad and we were lucky enough to catch this playmaker fresh off the plane for this report.

Making his debut in 2011 after a successful summer signing from Saint Andrews Junior College, Quek has featured regularly and has literally been the heart and soul of The City Boys. When one mentions SMU Rugby, or even SMU - Jesse is the first name of their tongues.

Jesse started off his playing career in the #2 shirt, getting into the thick of the action as a ferocious forward clearing rucks almost as fast as he clears his pints at ICB.

Jesse then progressed to the back line in 2006 - at his club then, SAJC. Reports say that Jesse made the switch only because the biggest jersey available at that time was a #12, he has since kept that number and used the same trick over at SMU, semester after semester.

SMUrugbyNews caught up with Jesse over the weekend at Zouk and got a glimpse into the life of this superstar.

SMUrugbyNews: So Jesse, how have you been?

Jesse: Bloody brilliant! I just got back from exchange in Austria and I had a blast(chuckles). The weather was nice, the people are beautiful and the food was a gastronomical explosion in my mouth.

SMUrugbyNews: Thats nice! So, did you manage to play any rugby there?

Jesse: Cheers brah, Yes!! I did infact! This time the biggest jersey was a #9 and I managed to trick the team into thinking I was a scrum half.. I played scrum half for the season and even scored a few game winning points and tries. They loved me over there.. It is kind of like how you guys love me here.. but over there they speak German. 

SMUrugbyNews: What would you say was the best part about your exchange in Europe?

Jesse: Have you watched EuroTrip? ;)

SMUrugbyNews: Moving ahead to the season that beckons, how do you rate your current squad now?

Jesse: aye aye! The squad this year seem tighter and more united than ever! We have a few games coming up and a rugby camp that is gonna be so much fun. We have also got some new players that are fighting for first team spots. I cannot wait to play with this team again. cheers brah! (Chuckles)

           Jesse seen here with Martin Johnson. Jesse attended a clinic on how to be a Second Row

“to change the world … to inspire … to unite people.”

Nelson Mandela who was known to the world as a symbol of resistance to racism and brought South Africa to an all-race democracy.

''Mandela may not have understood rugby very well, but he understood the political impact sports could have. That’s why he seized on the Rugby World Cup. Mandela—in a tremendous act of self-interested generosity toward the vanquished whites—allowed South Africa to host the tournament, which had been awarded to the country in 1992. And then he convinced his black compatriots to make the Springbok team their own, even though there was only one nonwhite player on the 15-man roster. He did this by enlisting the white stars of the team to his cause, persuading them to learn the new national anthem (previously a song of black protest) and to reach out to what initially was a mightily skeptical black population.

The Springboks beat France, Australia and others to reach the final against New Zealand, then the best team in the world. But the day’s crowning moment came before the game had even begun, when Mandela went out onto the field, before a crowd of 65,000 that was 95% white, wearing the green Springbok jersey, the old symbol of oppression, beloved of his apartheid jailers. There was a moment of jaw-dropping disbelief, a sharp collective intake of breath, and suddenly the crowd broke into a chant, which grew steadily louder, of “Nelson! Nelson! Nelson!”

An hour and a half later, after a nerve-racking final seven minutes, the Springboks won the game. And then, when Mandela walked onto the field to present the trophy to South Africa’s captain, it was “Nelson! Nelson!” again, but even louder, and with tears now. The whole country, black and white, sang and danced into the night, united for the first time in its history around one cause, one delirious celebration. There was no civil war, no right wing terrorism, and Mandela achieved his life’s goal of creating what remains still today, and would have seemed almost impossible then: a stable, multiracial democracy."

 Retrieved from http://afrodisiacmag.com/how-a-sports-savvy-nelson-mandela-used-rugby-to-unify-his-troubled-land/

SMU vs Oldham Gold - 1st November, 1030am @ ACS(I)

The City Boys are all set to kick off their first 15s game of the 2013/14 season against Championship Powerhouse, Oldham Gold this Saturday at the Anglo-Chinese School(Independent) rugby pitch.

Oldham Gold, who take part in the Championship of Singapore Rugby League are on a bye this weekend due the SCC 7s happening on The Padang.

The City Boys have been training for about 3 weeks and will look to start the pre-season on a high and test out different combinations and positions amongst the players.

This weekend's game looks to see the debut of Year 1's, Avinash "Mr SMU" Raju, Norman "I'm actually a back" Yam, Chris "I think I'm a Forward" Feng, Lucas "Econs Hot Bod" Wong and basketball to rugby convert, Marc "Israel Folau" Wilson who has still yet to get a pair of rugby boots for Saturday's fixture.

Year 0's will also be on show. Vikki " Little Fijian" Krishnan and Marcus "Mongoose" Ang will add more firepower to the already dominant City Boys backrow.

The usual suspects will look to take the field as well. With newly elected President and Vice-Captain Tang Hon Wei and Brandon Yow leading the backs and Shaun Ng controlling the forward pack.

Do come down and support the City Boys this Saturday, 1030am at the ACS(I) rugby pitch!

#CityBoysMana

Introducing the Mid Term Signings!

In recent weeks, with the two BIGGEST summer signings of Harresh “the friendly black giant” Krishnan and Benjamin “King Casual” Choy, SMURugby continue to scout and recruit more talents hidden within SMU. We are extremely delighted to welcome these new players for the upcoming season!

Avinash “Mr SMU 2013” Vardza Raju

 

Chris Wolfrik Feng

 

Norman Yam

Toh Wei Xiang

(Left: Wei Xiang)

Timothy John Tjoe

Player of The Week - Jason Sum

Name:Jason Sum

Position: Prop / Ex In-Center

Height: 183cm

Weight: 95kg

Interests: Protein Shakes & Beer

In this week's issue of Player of the Week, SMUrugby News brings you our very own gym and fitness maestro, Jason Sum.

Jason, who picked up the sport at Junior College has made a strong and positive impact within the SMU rugby community - especially when he showed us all how beer and protein powder make an awesome drink called the Tiger Dinosaur.

 Jason is also a newly elected Exco member and Co-Director of Operations.

Having a body fat percentage of only 1% and biceps comparable to the peaks of the Himalayas(See Figure 1 for reference), Sum has been one of the more inspiring members of the rugby team and a brilliant role model for the Freshmen.

 

Figure 1.

Jason Sum is the epitome of hardwork and dedication. Having being raised in the tough streets of Whitley Road as a CJC student, he took the opportunity to work hard and make sure he got bigger and stronger to fend of any threats of nearby SCGS girls around the corner.

Jason before his transformation

SMUrugby News managed to get a comment from fellow teammate, Hoi on his Protein Loaded Teddy Bear of a friend. This is what Hoi had to say, '' On good days,yes he is the hulk. Displaying god-given strength(Bicep curling what normal guys would bench). However more often than not, with a little alcohol, he evolves into a boomer. A bloated beast that spits horrendously smelling spew on seats of public transport".

Jason's story is truly inspiring and you can find out more by purchasing his Biography that is available at all major book stores, aptly titled,

"SUM-body that I used to know"