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To silence all the recent comments and accusations of some NTU ruggers doubling up as a part time cheerleader, our e-rugby reporters went back in time and found out the truth behind everything.
Our sources confirmed that all the accusations are true!! We managed to traced the lineage of these so called Rugby Cheerboys way back to the year 2005. With picture evidence to supporting the claim, the most original, the grandfather of all Rugby Cheerboys, was in fact undisputed number one prop in NTU over the past 3 years - Stormy Normy. 
After brushing off several accusations and attempts to put him in the cheerleading outfit, Stormy Normy held his stand and commented, "Prove it if you can!"
So here it is! Back in 2005, Stormy Normy opened to path for ruggers who are more inclined towards the cheerful, jumpy sort. He represented his hall in the annual inter-hall cheer competition with another buddy who is also a rugger. (we are tracking him down too)
Stormy had such a successful campaign that he inspired the following generations to follow his path.
The following year, NTU debutants - Babyface Assassin Yik and Daniel "i love poker" Huang donned the cheerleading outfit However this will still remain an accusation as both players refused to admit the claim. Our reporters will bring you concrete evidence as soon as its available. When interviewed, Yik said "No la, what nonsense.. heh heh.. lac ah.. you want to know, you go ask Norman!!" and he ran away with a sheepish smile.
Lastly, the plaintiff who started it all, Alvin "Tiger Slayer" Lim was somehow found guilty for the very same accusation he made. He is actually the latest addition to the cheerboys family. Picture evidence of him secretly training with his hall cheerleaders was exposed. It was also noted that Tiger Slayer was actually doing double shifts on some days where he has to rush off for cheerleading practice immediately after rugby training. When asked for a clarification, he admitted to the claim and pointed his finger towards Stormy as well..
We are indeed impressed by the way brave Stormy Normy inspired the younger generations!
NTU Rugby blogged on 2:07 AM
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SK is now recovering well after receiving 6 stitches on his head.
On his sucessful opt,
"Thanks for the concern, had 6 stitches... feeling alright... but have a huge bald patch now....very ugly..."
On the match,
"We gave everything we had. NUS was the better team last night. Its ok, we just work harder next time."
NTU Rugby blogged on 8:39 PM
A late onslaught inspired NUS as they retained the Inter-University title with a decisive and deserved 25-3 win over Team NTU in a fiery-contested match last evening at Yio Chu Kang stadium.
The opening minutes of the game lived up to their billing with both sides pushing hard to create flowing attacking phases and territorial advantage. Both defences were relatively impressive, though, with NTU hooker ‘Badboy’ Yik and No.8 Spencer Soh both making their mark with some shuddering hits.
The Boon Lay Warriors opened the game strongly and spun the ball wide at every opportunity against a very flat NUS defence, but it was Team NUS who opened the scoring on twenty minutes with a simple penalty goal from fullback Mike Perry.
Referee Mohammed Azhar stamped his authority on the game early, coming down hard on both sides for infringements in the ruck.
Initially, it was the Warriors who found the greater penetration, courtesy of a 28th minute break by flyhalf ‘Potato’ Thiam after he linked up with ‘Lao Ying’ off a counter-attack. But once the NUS forwards began to find their drive and cohesion, especially from lineouts, there was a more assured look to their play through a sturdy platform.
Both teams made errors and conceded turnovers but crucial ones frequently had the Warriors scrambling backwards in defence.
NUS centre Jonathan Chen scored the opening try just before halftime, which Perry duly converted, taking a 10-0 lead going into the interval.
NTU started the second half with a hiss and roar as they looked sharper in set pieces. A catch-and-drive from a 5m lineout set up a promising platform; and from the resulting play, the ball was spun wide off a well-worked backline move, only for the final pass from fullback ‘Lao Ying’ to winger ZZZ to be deemed as a forward pass.
The opening points for NTU came in the 56th minute after ‘Lao Ying’ slotted a penalty goal. But it didn’t take long for Perry to respond with his second penalty goal just minutes after.
Fresh legs told a telling difference as NUS edged out the battle at breakdowns late in the second half. Two tries in the final 12 minutes to replacement hooker Thomas Zheng and the No.8 sank Team NTU, who had been looking to take the ascendancy through an industrious effort.
A turnover in the NTU-22 at the 68th minute cost the Warriors as the ball went wide and eventually found the winger who skated Thomas in untouched on the inside for Team NUS’s second try of the night.
A final nail in the coffin arrived 4 minutes later when NUS No.8 claimed a loose ball from a ruck just outside the NTU-22 and raced into open territory for the simplest of tries.
“It’s hard to take, but that’s sport. We could wallow in dejection now, but I don’t think that would be the right thing to do,” skipper Kevin ‘Salsa King’ Ang told Blogosphere reporters.
“We saw in the second half how tired some of our players were. Players like Hairy Mal and Stormy Normy have given all they can and we can be proud of ourselves,” he said.
“We played some good rugby and we just have to kick on from here. All we can do today is compliment a NUS side that played better rugby than us,” said Coach Lincoln Tan.
NTU Rugby blogged on 12:29 PM
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VENUE & TIME: YCK Stadium, Yio Chu Kang, Saturday March 17, 18.30.
HEAD TO HEAD (3 years): Played 3 – NTU 0, NUS 2, Draw 1.
LAST TIME: Feb, 2006 (NUS Field, Final) – NUS 15-7 NTU
NTU Blog Editors are delighted to have Mr. Rong Jing Xiang, the current Singapore Rugby Captain, to talk about the upcoming clash between NTU and NUS.
Editor: "Its great to have you Rongo. What are your views on the upcoming Intervasity Cup finals between NTU and NUS?"
Rongo: "it will be close on the weekend, due to the traditional rivalry between the 2 schools, i think both team will come out with all guns blazing. Obviously the team who is more hungry will come out as winners. (in the background, SMU's Dezzo: "hooooowwww fucking diplomatic!") "
Editors: "Ermmmm... ok. NUS has been champions for the past 2 years. In your most honest opinion.... who do you think will come out on top this saturday?"
Rongo: "Although NUS has been the champions for 2 years, but in the finals...form books are normally thrown out of the window. And in my opinion, i hope that NTU can wrestle the title away from NUS for a host of reasons...firstly, since my brother is almost like part of NTU, it is only natural that i support them and secondly, the most obvious reason is that NTU rugby has a blog that will soon surpass that of xiaxue???(Who the f**k is xiaxue) I'm NTU blog biggest fan!"
Editors: "Thanks for your support Rongo. Lets take a look at some key head-to-heads. How do you think Mark 'sausage boy' Koh would fare against Rebel Rong should he come off the bench?"
Rongo: "May Rongy have mercy on this poor kid. I dont think its even a match up...hahaha
i have absolute faith in my bro to perform to the best of his abilities. And i have seen Sausage Koh play his rugby before and i dont think he has the goods but he sure makes the best sausages in Singapore!"
Editors: "Jonny has plyed his trade mainly as a winger, do you see him as an effective centre?"
Rongo: "Basically the roles are almost similar in many aspects...which is to beat the opposite man to the space available. He has played centre before for bedok kings and has performed above himself even when he was played out of position at the premier league level, therefore, he should be able to perform on the weekend."
Editors: "Next key clash, Anilnator against Potato- who ya got??"
Rongo: "Its a story of two first fives with contrasting styles of play. Anil has a pretty decent kicking game and Potato has a good running game. The advantage is that Thiam also has a kicking game in his arsenal and that gives him the advantage in the battle of the first fives. Thiam is a centre by training and this could be crucial as he would be able to give his backs forward impetus with ball in hand."
Editors: "Ok... last question Rongo. The battle for Full back supremacy, Mike Perry vs Lao Ying who ya got?????"
Rongo: "This is a tough call, i have seen both players play and i think that Mikey could come out tops in this contest. Playing in div 1 for SRC gives him the advantage over Lao ying in terms of experience and this could be a telling factor in a game of such magnitude. Although Lao ying has the potential to develop further as a player if he gets the same amount of exposure like Qing. But for the game this sat, i'll have my money on Mikey to come out tops in this battle of the fullbacks"
Editors: "Thanks Rongo. By the way... whos the chick on the phone with you just now during the interview?"
Rongo: "its on a need to know basis......and YOU dont need to know. Thats a seperate interview. kay poh!" (whispering to the phone.."jonny, i call you back")
Editors: "WTF"
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After a couple of weeks layoff, the technical team is back! New photos uploaded and statistics table updated. Cheers!
NTU Rugby blogged on 12:31 AM
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 Villian turned Hero NUS front rower Marky Koh was the toast of the Clementi pretenders last week as he accelerated onto the ball and spun past 2 SMU players before plopping himself onto the try line for 5 points and victory. Earlier in the game, he was spotted harrassing SMU RichFuck (aka SMURF) star Dezzo and had even been instrumental in SMU's fightback, flicking on a pass onto Alex Chew who ran the length of the field unopposed to score between the posts. As the team prepare for this weekend's title deciding match against the toast of the town Boonlay boys, this Ex-hotdog seller turned full time student is adamant that he is not affected by all the thrash talking dished upon him by the Boonlay Rebel Rong. "Everyone knows that it is in his nature to talk. For people in the know, they take it in their stride, but I have seen skirmishes resulting from it as well. I am focused on my mission during the weekend, that is to wheel the Boonlay scrums, dominate the rucks and dish out big hits. I know that I have to get bigger and faster, and I have been doing supper intensively and I am proud to say I have completely filled out my jersey, almost too completely."  "When it comes down to the crunch, let's see who can walk the walk and talk the talk. Rebel Rong may be the double winners in the NRC league this year. But he has never won any IVP accolade at all. With all due respect, my 2 gold medals speak for themselves." Marky Koh has blossomed over the years, from his humble beginnings in rugby minnows Catholic JC to the 2 time fluke winners NUS. Yet it is hard to imagine that just a couple of years ago, this poster boy for the Singapore Aunties Association was contemplating ending his rugby career due to a rare retina problem. Contact lens saved his career and the future outlook of Singapore Rugby.
"I am very fortunate to still enjoy this game of rugby. I guess Singapore is just as fortunate to have me. I do not have many idols in this game as I very much focus on my own game. However, I find that Undroppable Qing from Boonlay is very handsome with his new haircut. I have been following his progress for a few years and I have been nothing short of being impressed."
"When Qing runs at me, there will be a tinge of regret and familiarity. His looks may dazzle me but sad to say, I will still lay the smack down on his candy ass. Just Bring It...and nice ass by the way."
Looks like this NUS final year student is determined to get back returns from ending his lucrative hot dog business by making it a third time lucky for the Clementi pretenders. From the looks of it, its anybody's game now.
NTU Rugby blogged on 3:07 PM
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NTU team Capt SK has revealed team spirit is driving him and his warrior team-mates on in their quest for silverware.
Coach Tan's men lead the Intervasity Table by an extra bonus point, and will play NUS in the title deciding match later next week. The Boonlay boys need only a draw to reclaim the trophy they narrowly and undeservedly lost the past 2 years.
NTU Fly half Potato, who has only won the Cup once since joining NTU almost three years ago, said:
"There is a lot of confidence in the team, but we are not over-confident and we definitely respect each of our opponents. NUS game will be difficult but, when you look at the way we are playing for each other, and the things we know we can achieve, it doesnt really matter who the opponents are anymore."
Meanwhile, Stormy Normy is convinced the sheer speed of SK's baby steps in defence will result in more penalty calls against team NTU.
The SMU game's REF accusations of SK being consistantly offside had brought a terse response from Stormy, who claimed the REF was 'naive'.
"His feet are so quick, sometimes you don't realise, so he is going to be penalise during certain moments in the game. It is one thing to be offside at the rucks as bodies are piling all over. But for the backs to illustrate such ill discipline...tsk. I think SK needs a ruler. Either that, or his floppy fringe has got to go, its affecting his vision and judgement."
With 1 match to his name already this season, SK has been one of the major inspirations behind NTU's drive for the title. Could his absence have been the key to NTU's struggles on the field during the pre-season, where the almighty No. 1 team in Boonlay has seldom sputtered beyond first gear.
And the good news for NTU is that he is likely to be around for some time yet. (3 or more years)
NTU's first foreign import in the likes of Zak the Pussy Canadian thoroughly enjoyed his first outing for what he claims is the finest University in Singapore.
"When I was warming up, the squeals of girls by the sidelines made me want to establish myself and show my worth. I guess this country is still warming up to the presence of Angmohs and in time to come, I would have the whole stadium chanting my name when I hunt down the whole back line and turnover the ball, just like the goold old days in Toronto."
News elsewhere...
SMU star Amos the Snubber believes NTU are the favourites to win the Cup this season.
After beating SMU in an impressive manner last saturday, the NUS outfit will now have to test themselves against Coach Tan's men, which Amos predicts will be very tough for team NUS.
The Snubber says: "It's going to be difficult to call. Once again, NUS will need to face NTU with the same spirit that saw them beat us(SMU). NTU are playing really exciting at the moment."
"I personally think that NTU will win. This is because in the previous post, i admit that i am half a NTU man. No matter who i play for, my heart lies with NTU."
NTU Rugby blogged on 9:45 PM
 Team NTU won an arm-wrestle and overcame a stern challenge from SMU during their opening inter-varsity clash with a 27-12 victory at SPE. The men in black were given one almighty scare during a resurgent SMU fight back in the second half before finally edging out with a hard fought win.
With the game kicking off at a frantic pace in the opening minutes, the Boon Lay Warriors started ominously, monopolising territory and constructing characteristic multi-phase build-up from the opening whistle.
NTU dictated the early exchanges but their attacking momentum was stifled by a committed SMU defence and a slew of ruck penalties favouring the opposition. The NTU forwards worked hard to lay a stable platform for their backline to attack but often find themselves at the receiving end of heavy penalties for infringing at the breakdown.
Despite some searching runs from the NTU backline, the SMU counterparts held strong in defence.
“We created enough opportunities, but we’re really disappointed with the amount of penalties going against our way,” skipper Kevin ‘Salsa King’ Ang told blogosphere reporters.
‘Catwalker’ ZZZ ensured the Boon Lay Warriors drew first blood in the match, scoring the opening try just under 10th minute. The try came off the back of committed mauling, with ZZZ diving his way over after collecting a loose ball.
 A moment of brilliance from half-back Adam ‘Mat Solo’ Chan saw him stepping through the base of a ruck before dashing unopposed across the line for NTU’s second try in the 16th minute.
Team NTU continued to crank up the pressure and scored a third try against the run of play through KKK and fly-half Daniel ‘Potato’ Thiam extended the points with a drop goal just before the interval, making certain of a comfortable 22-0 lead going into halftime.
 The second half saw a disastrous start for the Boon Lay Warriors as they were reduced to 14 men right from the start of kickoff after pack leader ‘Babyface Assassin’ Yik was sin-binned for an unintentional dangerous tackle.
Flowing rugby became a struggle with the reshuffling of players in the forward pack and the regular sound of the referee’s whistle further hampered as most breakdowns brought a penalty to one of the sides.
The referee particularly enjoyed the sound of SK’s number, frequently screaming out the NTU centre for straying offside throughout the match.
 Gradually, SMU began to edge out and in the 56th minute they were rewarded when a foray into the NTU-22 saw a forward drive barreling over the line for their first try of the night.
It was a tough battle up front where neither side was able to gain a decisive upper hand but SMU showed they had more momentum going forward. With 12 minutes left on the clock, the lead was down to twelve as SMU scored through a counter-attack, displaying outstanding support play during the process.
Despite fading towards the end, ‘Potato’ Thiam pounced on opportunist pressure and picked up a loose ball to score against the run of play and put the match beyond doubt.
“We won the game, that’s all I’m asking for and we are very pleased about that,” said Coach Lincoln Tan.
On an abysmal second half from the forwards, Stormy Normy revealed, “We trained so well but we never took it on to the field in certain areas. We just didn’t gel, especially in the second half. We became anxious and probably didn’t hold our depth well enough.”
“In terms of the points, to be fair we don’t think the score line was a fair reflection of the second half we watched,” said SMU supporters.
Despite a strong all-round performance by SMU in the second half, they remain winless and bow out of contention after both rounds of the competition and the varsity champion will be determined between NTU and NUS as they go head to head in a title-decider next weekend.
NTU Rugby blogged on 2:24 PM
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The clash between NTU and SMU may be the juiciest contest between the two varsities with increasing tension dating back to 31st July 2006. This day, as most veteran Boon Lay Warriors would recall, is ‘The Day that Amos Snubs NTU for SMU’. The final straw was drawn and the line crossed when an ugly case of varsity plagiarism surfaced after SMU’s triumph at the NUS Invitational Sevens tourney, rubbing salt into the wound of NTU players who gave their all in the finals. This Thursday evening will see Team NTU take on the unpredictable SMU at SPE, in what promises to be a potentially fiery grudge match. The rugby-blogosphere media has detailed at length the growing bad blood between both varsities fuelled further by Dezzo’s rumoured loan move to NTU following his ‘module bidding’ saga back in August last year. However, the centre figure remains to be current SMU midfield maelstrom, Amos ‘The Man Who Snubbed NTU’ Siow, who incidentally will be leading the SMU backline. “I consider myself a half-NTU man. It’s a pity that I have decided to snub NTU. They should get used to it. Now that I'm with SMU, I will do my best to get a victory for us. To my friends in NTU, I’m sorry but I have to be professional. I will get the job done this Thursday night,” revealed Amos ‘The Man Who Snubbed NTU’ Siow.  Kevin ‘Salsa King’ Ang has been deemed fit after passing his hamstring strength test and many believe he’s the man for the Boon Lay Warriors for this inter-university competition. However SK is taking it one game at a time.
“The opening match is the only thing I'm focusing on. I think as soon as you start putting your focus too far ahead, then you start losing that focus,” said SK. Team NTU also welcomes back bruising frontrower Hairy Mal from injury and he will be handful for the SMU forwards.  But all eyes will be on Rebel Rong, who has seemingly added more players to the NTU injury list after a team run last evening (in case you were wondering, yes, players from his own team). Players on the receiving end included ‘Real Angmoh’ Zak with blazing stud marks over his neck and ‘Catwalker’ Tze, who suffered a chipped tooth after a head-on collision with Rebel Rong. Rong will no doubt be more than a handful off the bench, a decision made by Coach Lincoln Tan. NTU-SMU Tension Building Articles in the Archive e-rugby: Amos snubs NTU for SMU (310706) Rugby-Net: NTU SELECTORS Confirm Interest in Wee (170806) e-rugby: SMU slam the door on NTU (190806) e-rugby: Powerhouses Merge (280906) Varsity Plagiarism (181006)
NTU Rugby blogged on 8:26 PM
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 Kickoff at 1700 @ SAJC (Potong Pasir)
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