Congratulations to the 12 players who represented NTU Rugby in the recent UiTM Rugby 7s Tournament. Everyone back home is very proud of what you achieved!
NTU Rugby blogged on 5:33 PM
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A fortnight ago, SCC, Wanderers, SRC and Bucks turned out at Yio Chu Kang Stadium to participate in the round one of the Singapore Pre-Season 15s Tournament. Numerous current and ex Boon Lay Warriors were spotted at the scene. The day was filled with action-packed rugby entertainment, but it was not to be for Nicholas "Mambo" Koh.
Name: Nicholas Koh
Age: 23
Weight: 80kgs
Height: 173cm
Position: Flanker / Hooker
After a looong spell in hibernation, Nic decided to come off his couch and represent SRC in the Pre-Season 15s Tournament. Lo and behold, 7 mins into the first half, nic was down, clutching his knee. First examination by the physio stated that its probably a sprain to the knee.
Two weeks after the incident, NTURugbyNews Editors visited Nic and was shocked to find his knee just as swollen.
Nic: Aiyah, Nothing one la! Specialist Appointment in couple of weeks time. Should be okay la!
Editors: WAh! Ur knee sooo big still okay ar? Looks serious man!
Nic: Ha! can la, Mambo moves use hand only wat!
NTU Rugby blogged on 11:12 AM
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Lately, a couple of key Boon Lay Warriors were hit with serious injuries, potentially sidelining them for the rest of this year. Of which is NTU Rugby's vice-captain; "Pure pace, no hands" - Sidney Kumar.
Sidney was recruited into NTU Rugby a year ago. He showed promise and was quickly recognised as a key threat to many of the local rivals. After numerous outstanding performances by Sidney, it led his fellow team mates to vote him as NTU's vice-captain.
Unfortunately, during the last 5 mins of the Padang Shield match between SRC and SCC, a collision with another teammate caused a mild concussion and a fractured nose. He is currently at home, recovering from a "nose-straightener" surgery. Sidney has requested to pull out of the UiTM 7s and concentrate on recovering well and returning to his modeling career asap.
"I wish the team going up to Selgangor well, although I may not be there physically, but my heart is with them. Please excuse me, i need to rest my face in shape for the Hall Freshmen Orientation Camp. - Sidney (While having a face mask treatment)
NTU Rugby blogged on 2:19 PM
NTU Rugby is proud to be sending a squad of 13 up to Selangor to take part in the annual Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) International Sports Fiesta 2008 from the 24th to 28th July.
Training hard under the newly appointed Head Coach (Gene), the traveling squad which comprises of incoming players and the "older" birds hopes to get off to a good start in view of SUNIG (Singapore University Games) in September.
NTU Squad for UiTM 7s:
1) Peter "Fake Ang Moh" Walker
2) Hazwan replacing Sidney Kumarian (Pulled out due to injury)
3) Mohammad Fadzil
4) Alex Lin Ting Xuan
5) Nicholas Koh (Knee Injury)
6) Chathura Withanage "Dancing Lankan" (Pulled out on 11th hr due to admin issues)
7) Emery "Sub 10" Ong
8) Jason "Magician" Law (Pulled out due to "Magic Show")
9) Shuy Hao Hwee "Yao"
10) Catwalker Ang Tze Shien
11) Kelvin Cheng (Acting Coach)
12) Chan Qing Yao (Nominee for Most Improved Player)
13) Mohamed Aidil "Mr. Do-It-All"
"Its good to have a positive start, this will help us build a momentum to prepare ourselves for SUNIG in Sept. Most importantly, with this trip to Selangor, we want to build a strong esprit de corps amongst the players." - Catwalker Tze
All the best for the 13 going up to Selangor, NTURugbyNews editors will be there to cover the games, tries, hits and gossips! Do stay tune for it.
NTU Rugby blogged on 10:07 AM
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In the pre-season transfer news, NTU Rugby has reappointed Gene Tong as head coach for acad yr 2008-2009.
Gene was the coach of NTU Rugby during the 2005-2006 season when they lost out to archrivals NUS by two tries.
Craving to get rid of the bitter after-taste, Gene is back with a vengeance and is eager to rebuild the confidence and structure of the team after a disappointing Tri-University Competition earlier this year.
Gene: I was disappionted in the manner we lost to NUS in 2006. We lost it due to the lack of fitness. This year, you can expect a different NTU side. I have set high standards and goals for the team and will work closely with the players to achieve it.
To win the Tri-University Competition is no easy feat, but with conviction, determination and discepline from each and everyone of them, I'm sure we can do it!
NTU Rugby blogged on 3:10 PM
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