HC Rugby

We'll try this out on Thursday.

Courtesy of Jun Zhe:

Scrum-Half
Justin Marshall (NZ)
Piri Weepu (NZ)

Loose Forwards
Richie McCaw (NZ)
Jerry Collins (NZ)
AUS team in general

Second Rows/Locks
Victor Matfield (RSA)
Martin Johnson (RSA)
Ali Williams (NZ)

Phenomenal Stand-offs
Dan Carter (NZ)
Carlos Spencer (NZ)
Ronan O'Gara (IRE)
Frédéric Michalak (FRA)
Juan Martín Hernández (ARG)

Strong on-field presence
Tana Umaga (NZ)
Martin Johnson (RSA)
Victor Matfield (RSA)
George Gregan (AUS)

Check them out on YouTube or RugbyDump!

I know its American Football and not rugby, but its still relatable. The subject of this video is Peyton Manning, one of the best quarterbacks of all time. The presenter, Ray Lewis, is also one of the best linebackers of all time.

Just watch the video! - its inspirational and only 3 minutes long.

So Friday would be the last time that we would be going to Greenridge, with their season starting soon.

Having the same coach, going to Greenridge has always been a great experience. It would also be a good benchmark that we could use to rate our progress. In the month of January alone, we have gone to Greenridge thrice, this being our third. It would be Hwa Chong vs Greenridge. With only 11 guys available on Friday, Coach gives us 4 Sec2s to bolster our ranks.

Kickoff, and the first half starts. The first half goes badly, with us giving up four tries to Greenridge. The tries were stupid, and were the result of stuff like miscommunication about who should be the blind-side winger, etc. We could blame the lack of a warm-up, the secondary 2s, etc... But in the end its just piss-poor play. The one bright spot was that we scored a proper team try against them where the backs went deep into their territory before the forwards finished it off.

Second half and our senior Shawn joins us! Embarassed, angry and with the help of our senior, we play much better. We shut Greenridge down, preventing them from scoring a try (although they did drop a few balls). And Jun Zhe's Smash worked well throughout the entire game, where one finished with a roaring Ziyuan screaming in for a try.

In the end, its all about how you finish and not how you start. Although we still have to improve in all aspects of our game, the progress that we've had is heartening.

-Kenneth

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http://www.rugbydump.blogspot.com/

anon

Hey guys, here's a vid with some tips on tackling.

Hey all,

hi all,

visit this website: www.rugbydump.com for the latest highlights of matches and other cool vids
:)

Hi all,

For every training, pls bring your mouth guard and water bottle.
The mouth guard is to protect yourself, we dun want another zhan hao and since it is compulsory during nationals, you need to get used to wearing it.
The weather these few days have been quite intolerable so do bring your waterbottle to rehydrate your body.

Pls send these information to Shawn if you havent done so:
1. Height and Weight
2. 2.4km timing
3. Overseas plan during the holidays
pls send it to him at shawnkoh2005@hotmail.com

:)

Hey team!

Hey all,

Here are 3 videos for your enjoyment!
The first 2 are funny adverts from HSBC 5 Nations and the last 1 is an amazing try by Korea in it's match against Japan:







-Russell :)

Following the addition of 20-odd J1s, our originally dwindling numbers has swelled up immensely by a astronomical percentage, which is a pleasant headache for all of us here to have, and one that's welcomed by all coaches alike worldwide.

Intensive training has been ongoing for the J2s since the end of last year's promos, and orientation-cum-CCA open house has been a huge success for us, amassing as much as 48 names just on the day itself. It was a huge morale booster, as well as a tremendous change in trainings. From just a handful of people doing 'hands' up and down the college field with constant shouts of 'QUICK HANDS QUICK HANDS' from lixi, to the constant reminders of 'you guys need more cardio' by junzhe, continuing with henri, junzhe's brother, who keeps screaming 'WTF IS THIS, and eventually with cheetuan's 'you guys better LISTEN ARH'. This turnout rate was totally unheard of, foreign, or even alien to us last year.

Indeed, we have been through lots of turmoil throughout the short period of a year. Braving through all the storms can only make us stronger, the bond between us being doubly as strong as the carbon-carbon bonds in diamond. Whatever arguments/fights we've had on the field, we've left it on the field. In this critical period of time, it is everyone's hope, especially mine, that no conflicts befall us and separate us from our goal.

Right as I'm speaking, the team is slowly falling into place, just like a well-greased motor, or a almost-completed jigsaw. It's heartening to see so many people putting their hearts into trainings, and even age-defying stunts (quotes cheetuan "the fittest guy in the team is an old man, how ironic").

To those who may be in the matches these season, take heart; for it is remarkable seeing the progess you guys have made in such a short time. You guys have caused a serious amount of headache to the team selection, which can only be beneficial to everyone. To those who may be playing, be warned; perhaps you are here due to your position, or because you have the heart and guts to be there, but one thing is for sure, you have taken someone else's place. Make full use of it, never compromise, never back down from a challenge, have pride in what you are doing, and do the others proud.

Throw in your hardest tackles, reach for those ankles in desperate times, or even have a perfectly inelastic head-on collision just for the greater good. Swing out your smoothest pass with deadliest accuracy, the decisive pass which unlocks any defence, or simply throw your opponents off their feet with one wicked swerve-and-turn.

Be proud of yourself, be proud to be a HC rugger.

hey forwards, alex got us these brillant videos which i strongly encourage *wink wink nudge nudge* all forwards to go view.

This is the link: http://rugbycoaching.net/rugby-coaching-videos/

Ok guys go go go!

EC

Hey Guys,

IMPORTANT!!!

For the upcoming Rugby Camp from monday. From Response i know that everyone are able to be present. So, i expect everyone to be in school at the class bench by 8.30am. Coach is going to be down at 9am. Yup and guys here is the to bring list for the camp, read carefully.

To Bring List

1) Training attire – bring enough for 3 days

2) Casual wear ( rmb have clothes for sleeping)

3) Sleeping Bag if possible

4) Toiletries

5) Medications (if any)

6) Cash – at least 20

7) Water bottle

8) Running shoes and boots

9) Indemnity form for those for printed

See all of you at the camp on monday. Lets have a memorable and meaningful 3 days tgt as a team. see you guys.

-sk

given there has been rather few posts recently, heres' just a little one:

Hey

yo people! ec here. Its the time to be merry...shalalalala.lalalala. The holidays are here and after our OPs are over, REAL training will start ((:

Meanwhile, while you poor blokes are preparing for that final hurdle for PW (good luck guys), the exco here needs YOUR help. We will be realllly grateful if EVERYONE can put down their plans for the holidays...not because we are like the irritating school admin and needs to know if u'll contract Bird Flu (or AIDS) but rather we need to have a rough idea of when people will miss trainings.

So, please put down your holiday plans in the comments section, stating VERY clearly the dates when u'll be away and the REASONS for your absence.

That said, training in the holidays will be complusory and it will be a good opportunity for us to improve so everyone will be expected to come for training except for the dates which you state that u cant come.

Thank You people and GOOD LUCK for OP ((:

CHAI SHUAI! haven't seen ya for a while, hope that you are on the path towards recovery and hope that u'll make it back in time! The team needs ya! Take good care of yourself!

P.S Anyone interested in weights training can contact yi-er cause he is a fitness buff and he's so strong :D

Guys, just some noteworthy and not-so-desirable points from today's training:

NW:
1) Vast improvement in pop passes.
2) Improved communication among the backs when on the offensive.
3) Forwards have FINALLY revealed their mettle in the area of tackling and crashing.

NSD:
1) Erroneous catching when doing lateral passing.
2) Backs are NOT sprinting into the ball when doing a line offensive!*
3) Tackles on the Rhino still on the high side for some.
4) HIGH TACKLES during the game. Knock it off guys, only gonna earn yourselves cards and
penalties.
5) Stamina still not present.

* You ain't gonna be able to gain ground on the offensive if u dun sprint into the ball.

Kindly continue working on the running even during your free time, if possible that is. Today's pace was alright, but seriously, it'd be much better with more ferocity and passion. Self initiative and drive are the key, i hate to holler.

Tht's all folks. Great session today.

Hi ppl, here's the 2nd piece of good news.

If all goes well, we'll be able to get the jerseys in around 3 days AFTER i get the money and PAY them.

Our all-blacks jersey looks similar to the one in my display pic :D. it's black shirt with white collar

The jersey size is the same as your pe shirt size, shorts should be around the same as the sch pe shorts too, and the cost.......haha i shall keep it private first, but pls pay up the $50 ASAP and i'll give u back your refund after getting the jerseys.

Sooo, pls post comments abt ur size and number for JERSEYS and SHORTS and NAMES (in case it's free too). alex help me compile k?

P.S. the previous post u all gave ur shorts sizes in numbers, not XL/L/M, that's why i need to compile again
P.P.S. forgot to tell u guys, pls include the names u all want to put IF printing names does not have extra cost. AND ALSO, pls tell me if you ALREADY HAVE socks and DO NOT wish to have another pair.