During the last couple of months, there has been a growing concern whether NTU will continue to provide financial and administrative support for its rugby team. However, after numerous heated discussions with the Sports department, the request for financial funding has come to an end and it came as no big surprise as Mr. Y does not view the sport of any great importance. NTU rugby management team has decided that it is time that the Boon Lay Warriors sever ties with NTU Sports & Recreation Club and be run as a totally independent entity.

The onus is now on the players to rise up to the occasion and train hard and perform well in the upcoming IVP. Every player now needs to understand that winning the championship is not entirely for the bragging rights or the glory but more of being able to overcome the challenges smacked onto our faces and come up tops against our rivals. It is a test of passion and commitment. A test of how far the team has galvanized together. A test of the camaraderie among the players.

It may be tough for some players who felt that they got no support from the school and our efforts are not recognized by people outside the team. But do think again. Right from the moment everyone of us began training with the team, be it last year or a few years ago, it is already a known fact that we are playing for the people whom we trained with and nothing else. As part of the Boon Lay Warriors, besides the love for the game, it is the strong team spirit that we are immersed in which motivated us to go for trainings and give our all during each session.

An appeal to all players. If you still do not have this kind of mentality and attitude towards playing rugby in NTU, please feel free to ask your teammates around you during dinner and I can be sure that most of us share the same sentiments.

An update on further plans to the team in the near future. Boon Lay Warriors is currently negotiating with several prominent clubs in the National Rugby Championship to have an alliance plan to further pit our skills in competitions. This will be a tremendous opportunity to compete apart from the IVP. This is part of our expansion plan to further reinstate our position in the local rugby scene and hopefully in the near future, Boon Lay Warriors will become a club for youngsters to look forward to playing for.

In the meantime, look out for our match preview for Boon Lay Warriors VS St Andrew’s Junior College coming up soon.