
Rugby in Asia | Philippines | Alabang win all four games in round one
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About Rugby
Rugby is a game that is played in over 120 countries throughout the world. Much of its value comes from its rich history, traditions, camaraderie and community involvement with the sport.
Children as young as six greatly enjoy rugby through non-contact versions of the game.
Women's Touch rugby is also growing in popularity.
Many men continue to play on well into their adult years.
Rugby is played both as a 15-a-side game, and as 7-a-side and 10-a-side variations. The object of the game is that teams, should score as many points as possible, by carrying, passing, kicking and grounding the ball with the team scoring the greater number of points being the winner of the match. It is classified as an 'end zone invasion game'. The aim of each team is to gain possession of the ball, take it into opposition territory and to place it in the in-goal area (end zone).
Values of the Game
Rugby Football is valued as a sport for men and women, boys and girls. Apart from the playing of the game, rugby embraces a number of social and emotional concepts such as courage, loyalty, sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork.
It builds teamwork, understanding, co-operation and respect for fellow athletes. It is because of, not despite, Rugby's intensely physical and athletic characteristics that such great camaraderie exists before and after matches. The long-standing tradition of players from competing teams enjoying each others company away after the game in a social context remains at the very core of the game.
Rugby has fully embraced the professional era, but has retained the ethos and traditions of the recreational game. In an age in which many traditional sporting qualities are being diluted or even challenged, Rugby is rightly proud of its ability to retain high standards of sportsmanship, ethical behavior and fair play.
Located in the restaurant district of Makati City, this is best described as a good escape from the madness of nearby P Burgos Street (Manila's equivalent to Patpong). A welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by stand-up comedy routines and live televised sport. Drinks are reasonably priced and the crowd generally sociable.