Albay Vulcans

Albay Vulcans Rugby Club
Club information
Full name Albay Vulcans Rugby Football Club
Colours      Red
     White
Founded 2015
Current details
Ground(s)
Coach Papua New Guinea Ric Raymond Bellen
Manager Ric Raymond Bellen
Competition Philippines National Rugby League Championship

The Albay Vulcans is a Philippine rugby union and rugby league team based in Legazpi, Albay. They played in the Philippines National Rugby League Championship.

Name and Emblem

They are named after the active Mayon Volcano which overlooks Legazpi.

History

The club was founded by Ric Raymond Bellen initially formed as a rugby league club they shifted to playing rugby union but with support from the PNRL (Philippines National Rugby League) they were able to organise a home game at the Bicol University sports field against the Manila Storm in which they lost 30-14.[1][2][3]

Current squad

  • Marlon Dela Cruz
  • Jaineil Marbella
  • William Kila
  • Jemison Pastor
  • Rafael Monday
  • Joseph Alindogan
  • Kevin Santos
  • Louis Jiano Aboga
  • Joey Salceda
  • Matthew Frick

LRay Villafuerye

  • Joeffrey Alamil
  • Deo Pineda
  • Niel Soria
  • Reymond Bernal
  • Athanasius Igag
  • Renz Balmedina
  • Emmanuel Moramul
  • Phillip Tibong

References

  1. ↑ "Albay Vulcans, Manila Storms Clash in Bicol, in one more Rugby first". Bayanihan News. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  2. ↑ http://bayanihannews.com.au/2015/12/13/manila-storm-defeats-albay-vulcans-in-inaugural-match-in-bicol/
  3. ↑ http://www.rugbyleagueplanet.com/rlp-nations/philippines/2548-albay-vulcans-v-manila-storm-rugby-league-match-report-philippines
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