Montfort Rugby

B Div 2010 Match Report 8: Montfort vs Jurong

2010-04-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby emerged 3rd in the National Schools B Division Rugby Tournament (Plate Category) when they beat a spirited Jurong Secondary team 12-0 at Saints Village on Thursday 8th April.

The 3rd/4th placing match got off to a good start when Montfort's fly-half and vice-captain, Mohd Shamir, managed to break through and score mid-way through the first half. The try was duly converted by captain, Mohd Nabil.

The match then settled into a stalemate with several bone-crunching tackles by both teams. The half-time could not have come earlier for the Montfort ruggers. After a motivational half-time team talk by Old Boy Coach Low Feng Hua, the Montfort Ruggers came out roaring in the second-half with a try by forward Lyon Ee Boon Tong.

After that try, Montfort tried valiantly to score another try but were met with a spirited defence by the boys from Jurong.

In the end, what mattered was that Montfort overcame Jurong and clinched the 3rd place.

Well Done Montfort Ruggers.

Thursday April 8th at Saint Andrew's Rugby Field, 3pm
Ref: Kelvin Lee (Singapore Rugby Union Referee)
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil
Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Ms Rashidah, Mr Yong, Mr Singh

B Div 2010 Match Report 7: Montfort vs Junyuan

2010-04-08T04:44:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby were over-run by a well-oiled Junyuan Rugby team in the Plate Semi-Final at Evergreen Sec on Monday 5th April.

The Montfort Ruggers lost 22-0 to a Junyuan team who were hungrier and meaner.

With that loss, Montfort will be playing Jurong Sec at Saints Village on Thursday 8th April for the Plate 3rd/4th play-off.

B Div 2010 Match Report 6: Montfort vs Unity

2010-04-08T04:32:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby secured their place in the Plate Semi-Finals after demolishing Unity Sec 66-0 at CCAB on Friday March 26th.

The thumping win, which Montfort's second in the Plate 2nd Round Group Stage, meant that our ruggers will now meet Junyuan Sec in the Plate Semi-Finals on Monday April 5th at Evergreen Sec.

Friday March 26th at CCAB Rugby Field,

445pm

Ref: Marius Franken (Singapore Rugby Union Referee)

Yellow Card: Nil

Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Yong and Mr Singh

B Div 2010 Match Report 5: Montfort vs Bedok South

2010-04-08T03:36:00.001-07:00

Montfort kicked off the 2nd round of the National Schools U17 (Plate) competition with a thumping win over Bedok South at Evergreen Secondary on Tuesday 23rd March.

Montfort recorded an emphathic 66-8 win over the boys from Bedok South.

The win put Montfort on top of Group J and with their sights set on the Plate Semi-Final.

B Div 2010 Match Report 4: Montfort vs RI

2010-03-27T04:48:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby gave Raffles Institution its sternest test in the B Div 2010 season when it held the mighty green-and-black boys from Bishan 12-12 at half-time.

But the superior fitness and match sharpness of the Raffles boys allowed them to beat Montfort 31-19 at the final whistle. The match was played at RI's home ground in Bishan in front of a boisterous crowd of parents and old boys.

Despite the loss, Montfort Rugby is able to hold its head up high as it proved that we can mix it with the big boys.

HT: (12-12); FT: (19-31)
Monday March 8th at RI Rugby Field, 445pm
Ref: Marius Franken (Singapore Rugby Union Referee)
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil
Attending Teacher-in-Charge: Mr Singh

B Div 2010 Match Report 3: Montfort vs Regent

2010-03-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

Montfort Rugby beat Regent Sec 87-7 when they ran in 15 tries against a Regent team that had been the whipping boys of the group.

The match, played on Friday 5th March at Regent's home ground, was notable for the fact that Regent scored their first points in this year B Div competition.

The thirteen different Montfort try scorers were: Ariel (2), Nabil (2), Rexford, Eugene, Jonathan Lim, Lyon Ee, Dominic Daniel, Ahmad Danial, Mohd Shamir, Harish Pandey, Leon Lim, Alvin Yap and Matthew Ho.

With this win, Montfort has secured third placing our first round grouping - behind Raffles and ACSBR - and will proceed to the second round Plate competition.

Overall it was a good win, but what niggled the team was the soft try conceded to Regent. Old Boy Coach Low Feng Hua said it was a try that should not have been scored if our defence had been more alert.

Friday Mar 5th at Regent Sec Rugby Field, 445pm
Ref: Sumadi (Singapore Rugby Union Referee)
Yellow Card: 01 (Regent Sec)
Red Card: Nil
Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Yong

B Div 2010 Match Report 2: Montfort vs Jurong

2010-03-02T22:52:00.000-08:00

Montfort Rugby got its season back on track with a convincing 31-0 win over Jurong at CCAB on Tuesday 23rd Feb.

The try scorers were Mohd Nabil (3), Justin Seow and Calvin Lim.

Three of tries were converted by Nabil.

Our next match is away to Regent Sec. A win against the newcomers to B Div rugby will ensure a passage to the Plate 2nd Round Group Stage.

Go Montfort!

B Div 2010 Match Report 1: Montfort vs ACSBR

2010-02-20T02:26:00.001-08:00

Montfort Rugby kicked off their 2010 B Div Rugby season against ACS (Barker Road) on 19th Feb at ACJC.

The B Div team, which was hampered by a series of unforeseen setbacks, played above themselves in the match.

With Coach Feng Hua inspiring the boys, the Montfort Ruggers started the match with a series of blockbuster forward moves that nearly yielded a try in the first five mins.

But ACSBR came back and scored a lucky try after a miss tackle by a Montfort player in our 22.

That was the only try of the first half with ACSBR leading 5-0 at half-time.

In the second-half Montfort Rugby continued to pile on the pressure but conceded a soft try which was duly converted. That was when our boys started to let their heads drop and conceded two more tries to give ACSBR a 24-0 win which flattered the boys from Barker.

The Montfort Rugby loss was due to missing four crucial tackles which resulted in four tries.

Good defence wins games and the boys are looking forward to making amends against Jurong Sec on Tuesday 23rd Feb at CCAB.

HT: (0-5); FT: (0-24)
Friday Feb 22nd at ACJC Rugby Field, 445pm
Ref: Harry Mason (ARFU & Singapore Rugby Union Referee)
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil
Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Singh

SRU Regional U15s Tournament

2009-11-17T03:11:00.000-08:00

Shamir in action for North Zone

Dominic clearing the ruck for North Zone

Lewis tackling his heart out for North Zone

Eugene, the lineout specialist, in action for North Zone

North Zone Team in Regional U15s Tournament 2009

Eleven Sec 2 Montfort ruggers were nominated for the Singapore Rugby Regional Under-15s Tournament.

Neighbourhood schools nominated their best Sec 2 players for this tournament which saw the schools divided into North, South, East and West zones. Players from each zone were coached by Singapore Rugby coaches and played a series of matches below:
9th Nov North vs South, East Vs West
12th Nov North vs East , South vs West
16th Nov South vs East, North vs West

The Montfort Ruggers were part of the North Zone team that was coached by the Rugby Development Manager, Malcolm David, from Singapore Rugby. Special mention to the following Sec 2 ruggers who made an impression for the North Zone team: Alvin Yap, Lewis Syn, Kenny Lee, Eugene Sito, Mohd Shamir and Dominic Daniel. From this regional tournament, Singapore Rugby will choose the best of the best to make up the 2010 National U16 Rugby Team. Let's keep our fingers crossed that Montfort will at least have a couple of national reps in the U16 team next year.

The final round of games in the Standard Chartered National Rugby Academy Regional under 15's Competition were held on Monday 15th November.This coaching programme and competition was created to identify players for the SCNRA under 16 group for 2010. The thirty players selected following the games will now progress to a further training camp on the 30th November and 1st December.The games saw the West squad defeat the North in the final minutes of the game with a penalty by their captain Khairul Anwar, from Pioneer Secondary School, to seal the game 13 - 5 in their favour. The second game saw the East beating South by a large margin of 51 - 0. The score line does not reflect the effort of the South players who never stopped tackling, making their counterparts working really hard to earn their tries.

Pictures Courtesy of Standard Chartered National Rugby Academy

Montfort in SCC 7s

2009-11-17T01:44:00.001-08:00

Montfort Rugby U16 took part in the 62nd SCC International 7s (Schools and Colleges) on November 6th. We played a total of three matches before bowing out bravely at the Padang.

In our first match against local powerhouse, Saint Andrew's Sec, we were soundly beaten by Saints. Nonetheless, we bounced back with a win against Greenridge Sec. Montfort beat Greenridge 7-5 in a close match. Our try scorer was Nabil Idris. In the final match for the day, we lost by one converted try against expat school Overseas Family School. Final score was 12-5 in favour of OFS. Our try scorer was Ivan Lim. Despite the one win and two loss record in the 7s tournament, it is still an improvement from last year when we didn't win a single match during the SCC 7s in November 2008. Inch-by-inch, Montfort will continue in its long journey to rugby excellence. Good effort from the Sec 2s, Sec 3s and Sec 4s who took part in the tournament.

Many Thanks to Mr Aaron from Saint Andrew's Sec for the match pictures.

As part of the SCC International 7's programme a Coaching Clinic was held at the Padang on the Thursday preceding the Tournament where more than Montfort Ruggers were part of the 120 players took part and benefited from the expertise of the visiting team coaches. Led by 2009 Sevens World Cup winning coach Paul Treu from South Africa, there were also contributions from Ponsonby (New Zealand), Impala (Kenya), Rugby Ecosse Wailers (Scotland) and Southern Lions (Australia). Though the weather was unforgiving as lightning interrupted the session, the players thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they gained valuable insights to elite training and were inspired by the players and coaches. Our thanks to Standard Chartered Bank for supporting this Clinic.

Montfort's Kenny Lee was featured on RazorTV as part of his involvement in the clinic.

The videos that had Kenny's involvement:

Mauls and Rucks - The pros' take (Rugby 7's Clinic Pt1)

Keep your chin up! (Rugby 7's Clinic Pt2)

The 3 D's of Rugby (Rugby 7's Clinic Pt3)

SCC 7s (Schools & Colleges Tournament)

2009-11-03T06:06:00.000-08:00

The Montfort U16 will be taking part in the 62nd SCC Rugby 7s at the Padang on November 6th.
In the tournament draw held at the SCC Clubhouse on November 3rd, Montfort was placed in Group B alongside Overseas Family School (OFS), Saint Andrew's Sec and Greenridge Sec.

Our first match will kick off at 0828hrs.

The other groups consist of: Group A (RI, LFS, ACSI and Nhulunbuy High from Australia); Group C (UWC, Tanglin Trust School and Singapore American School) and Group D (Pioneer Sec, SJI and ACS Barker Road).

Matches will be played at the Padang.

Montfort Hosts Penguin International RFC

2009-11-03T05:44:00.000-08:00

Montfort Rugby hosted the world-famous Penguin International RFC Coaching Panel at a special rugby clinic on November 2nd. Coaches from Penguin International RFC conducted an intensive coaching clinic for our Sec 2 and Sec 3 Ruggers. The coaches were former UK internationals.

The Penguins International RFC was founded in 1959 by the late Tony Mason and Alan Wright, both players for Sidcup RFC, who subsequently became Vice Presidents of Sidcup RFC and Kent County RFU. Penguins RFC are now recognised as the premier touring club in the UK, having played in or against teams from no less than 57 countries. Indeed, they are not only the most travelled rugby club in the world, but the most travelled sports club in the world. The principal objective of the Club has been to foster - by coaching and playing - the development, goodwill and camaderie of Rugby Union worldwide. The Club’s coaching and educational programme is organised by the HSBC Penguin Rugby Coaching Academy. The Club has endeavored to provide coaching sessions to the local rugby population on the majority of its tours over the last 45 years. In moving the club forward it was decided to formalise the coaching activities and in conjunction with HSBC the HSBC Penguin International Coaching Academy was formed in 2004.

Many Thanks to Singapore Rugby, HSBC and Penguins for making Montfort their Singapore stop as part of their global efforts in spreading the rugby gospel.

Sec 1 Ruggers Emerge as National Top 4

2009-11-03T05:27:00.000-08:00

The Montfort Sec 1 Rugby Boys emerged fourth in the National Schools U13 Tournament at Saint Andrew's on Saturday 31st October.

The ten-a-side tournament featured teams from Saint Andrew's Sec, Raffles Institution, Pioneer Sec, SJI, Greenridge Sec, Bedok Town Sec, ACS Barker Road and Pierce Sec.

Montfort was placed in Group B which saw us play Pierce Sec, Saint Andrew's Sec, Greenridge Sec and SJI in the group phase.

In our first group match, we beat Pierce Sec 17-0. In the next match we met a gifted Saint Andrew's team and lost 0-19. But in our final two group matches, we notched up wins over Greenridge (12-0) and SJI (17-0).

With a three win and one loss record in the group stages, we emerged as Group B Runners-Up and faced Group A Winners, Raffles Institution.

In a hard-fought semi-final clash, we were beaten by a well-drilled Raffles team 0-17.

Despite that loss, we can hold our heads up high as we ended the tournament as the 4th best Sec 1 rugby team in Singapore, only behind Saint Andrew's, Raffles Institution and Pioneer Sec.

The Montfort Sec 1 team has potential to go far.

Pictures Courtesy of Mr Aaron Kong (Saint Andrew's Rugby TIC)

Montfort B Div Rugby Lions: M1 Schools Series Plate Runner-Up

2009-09-08T04:45:00.000-07:00

The Montfort B Div Ruggers played their hearts out in the M1 Schools Rugby Series Tournament at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on Tuesday September 8th and emerged as Plate Runner-Up.

In a pulsating Plate Final against Peirce Secondary School, our ruggers conceded an early try against the well-drilled and aggressive Peirce team. But a brilliant try by our lock forward Harish Pandey levelled the scores with less than a minute to go. The Plate Final went into sudden death extra-time. With the scores still level in extra-time, Peirce was declared the winner because they had scored the first points during normal regulation time. It was a disappointing end to the day, but our Montfort Ruggers could hold their heads up high after a full-day tournament of four matches.

The day had begun with a 12-0 loss to the rampaging ACS (Independent) team in the first match of the group stages. But the Montfort ruggers picked up the pieces in their second match when they ran in four tries against Northbrooks Secondary. The tries were scored by Muhd Nabil, Harish Pandey and Mohd Shamir (twice). Two of our tries were converted to give Montfort an impressive 22-0 win over Northbrooks. With a one win and one loss after the group stage, Montfort were paired against Damai Secondary in the Plate Semi-Finals. In a robust Plate Semi-Finals, Montfort fell behind to an unconverted try by Damai but our flying winger, Ahmad Danial was able to level the scores with a scintillating run that was duly converted by Captain Muhd Nabil to give Montfort a narrow 7-5 win over Damai.

Despite the Plate Final loss to Peirce, the match had some positives. We are beginning to see the Sec 2s gel well with the Sec 3s and this will augur well for B Div 2010. Our boys were also mentally stronger and did not give up despite going down to early tries scored by the opposition.

The team that played today has the potential to go far in B Div 2010.

M1 Schools Series Squad for September 8th: Matthew Ho, Alvin Yap, Lewis Syn, Justin Seow, Harish Pandey, Leon Lim, Kang Dong Wan, Kenny Lee, Eugene Sito, Calvin Lim, Dominic Daniel, Muhd Nabil, Mohd Shamir, Jonathan Lim, Ariel Salim, Ahmad Daniel and Yong Cheong.

Montfort C Div Rugby Lions M1 Schools Rugby Series Runner-Up

2009-08-29T03:26:00.000-07:00

Our C Div Montfort Rugby Lions ended up as Overall Series 1st Runner-Up for the Under-14 category in the M1 Schools Rugby Series organised by Singapore Rugby and local telco M1. The only team that had a better record than Montfort in this year's M1 Schools Rugby Series was ACS Barker Road. Our Runner-Up position in the three-tournament series was secured after the Montfort Rugby C Div Lions took part in the third and final round of the M1 Schools Series U14 on Saturday August 29th at Yio Chu Kang Stadium. A Cup Semi-Final appearance in the third & final tournament of the series was enough for Montfort to be crowned as the second most powerful team in the 10s rugby in Singapore. Only ACS Barker is a better 10s outfit than Montfort.

For the third and final tournament, Montfort was drawn in Group B together with Damai Secondary and Regent Secondary.

The tournament format was a 10-a-side match with each played for 10 minutes flat.

In our first group match on Saturday, our C Div ruggers beat Damai 12-0 with lock Azhar opening the scoring with a try. Our speedy winger Randell Toh added another try after a burst down the wings. Our Captain, Mohd Shamir, converted one of the two tries before the referee called time in the first match.

In our second match for the day, Montfort turned on the style and ran in three tries against Regent Secondary with Dominic Daniel, Randell Toh and Mohd Shamir scoring the tries against a valiant Regent Secondary. Shamir converted two of the three tries.

With two wins out of two group matches, Montfort emerged as Group B champions and were paired against the Group C champions - ACS Independent - in the Cup Semi-Finals.

The Cup Semi-Final was a pulsating match with our Montfort Ruggers pushing their ACSI opponents before succumbing to two converted tries from the awesome ACSI forward pack.

With the Semi-Final defeat, Montfort left the tournament with a Top 4 placing for the day and Overall Series 1st Runner-Up.

The M1 Schools Series, a three tournament series, sees teams being awarded points for each tournament that they take part in.

The Overall Champion of the M1 Schools Rugby Series will be determined by the team with the most Series points as set out below for each tournament:

Cup Winner (1) 30 points
Cup Runner Up (1) 28 points
Cup Semi-Finalist (2) 26 points

Plate Winner (1) 22 points
Plate Runners Up (1) 20 points
Plate Semi-Finalist (2) 18 points

Bowl Winners (1) 14 points
Bowl Runners Up (1) 12 points

Shield Winner (1) 8 points
Shield Runners Up (1) 6 points

Participating Team 2 points

Our C Div Montfort Rugby Lions had emerged as Plate Champions in the first tournament in March, Cup Runners-Up in the second tournament in June and Cup Semi-Finalists.

The cumulative points of 76 points meant that our C Div Montfort Rugby Lions ended up as Overall Series 1st Runner-Up for the Under-14 category. The only team that had a better record than Montfort was ACS Barker Road.

Well Done Montfort C Div Ruggers!

The Tens Squad over the past three tournaments:
Matthew Ho, Alvin Yap, Lewis Syn, Zulhilman, Kang Dong Wan, Chua Chinnakrit, Dominic Daniel Kumar, Mohd Shamir, Kirish Deepan, Ivan Lim, Randell Toh, Kenny Lee, Azhar, Harry Stokes, Zech Wong, Mohd Syahiran, Solomon Soh and Ryan Tai.

Coaches: Euan Morrison (Head Coach), Low Feng Hua and Pan Chao (Assistant Coaches)
Attending Teachers for 29th August: Mr Singh and Mr Yong

Match Picture Courtesy of ACSI Parent Volunteer Mr Richard Seow

C Div Match Report 10: Montfort vs Greenridge

2009-08-21T05:17:00.000-07:00

C Div Captain, Mohd Shamir, handing the National Schools Rugby Championship (Plate) Trophy to Montfort Principal, Mr Andrew Tan

The Montfort Rugby Lions - C Div Rugby Champions (Plate)

Rugby Brothers: Montfort & Greenridge Players coming together

Montfort No. 8 Kang Dong Wan sportingly consoling his Greenridge counterpart

Montfort Rugby juggernaut mauling their way to the Greenridge try-line

The Montfort Rugby C Div team emerged as Plate Champions in the National Schools C Division Championshiop after beating Greenridge Secondary 26-22 in a hard-fought final played on Friday 21 August at Saint Andrew's Secondary. The win meant that Montfort attained its highest ever placing in the National Schools Rugby Championship.

Both teams played a pulsating match that saw both teams giving their best performance for this season.

Both teams scored four tries each but it was the deadly goal-kicking of Montfort Captain Mohd Shamir that sealed the match for Montfort.

Montfort converted three of the four tries whilst Greenridge was only able to convert one of their tries.

Both sides showed great spirit.

For Montfort, the front row of Matthew Ho, Alvin Yap and Lewis Syn dominated their opponents with deadly scrummaging.

The second-row partnership of Kenny Lee and Azhar gave the much-needed push in the scrum's engine room.

The loose forward trio of Kang Dong Wan, Chinnakrit and Eugene Sito were at the breakdown almost instantenously.

The backline was well-marshalled by Captain Mohd Shamir who linked up well with our Kiwi scrum-half Harry Stokes who gave it his all despite the sweltering heat and suffocating humidity.

Centres Kirish and Ivan were devastating in the line-breaks and defensive tackling duties whilst Dominic Daniel was his usual calm self in the full-back slot .. cooly cleaning up high balls.

Wingers Musli and Randell were equally tenacious in the tackle counts.

Above all the match today was a great advert for rugby. The Montfort boys consoled their beaten compatriots from Greenridge at the end of the final whistle by referee Mr Mohd Azhar Yusof.

Mr Mohd Azhar policed the match well and controlled a high stakes match very well with his calm and composed approach. The former RI rugby master truly made the match a joy to watch for the neutrals with his seamless refereeing.

In the end, the real winner of today's Final was rugby as both sets of players set aside their rivalry and shared a combined team group picture after the match. They truly deserved the applause from the spectators, made up of parents, old boys and school senior management, who thronged Saint Andrew's.

Scorers:
Tries: Mohd Shamir (2), Kenny Lee, Kang Dong Wan
Conversions: Mohd Shamir (3)

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Greenridge
Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Kenny Lee and Azhar
Flankers: Eugene Sito and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Harry Stokes
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir (C)
Centres: Kirish Deepan and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Musli and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Subs (Used): Syahiran

Friday August 21st at St. Andrew's Secondary Field, 445pm
Ref: Mohd Azhar Yusof (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil
Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Singh, Miss Rashidah, Miss Jennifer and Mr Yong.

C Div 2009 Cumulative Record

Matches Played: 10

Won: 7 Lost: 3 Drew: Nil

Win/Loss Ratio: 70% Win

Total Tries Scored: 59

Top Try Scorer: Mohd Shamir (18 Tries)

Possible Conversions: 59

Actual Conversions: 29

Top Conversion Kicker: Mohd Shamir (25 Conversions)

Red Cards: Nil

Yellow Cards: Nil

C Div Match Report 9: Montfort vs Junyuan

2009-08-18T06:03:00.000-07:00

The Montfort Rugby C Div Lions secured their place in the C Div Plate Final with a powerful performace against Junyuan Sec in the Plate Semi-Finals at Saint Andrew's Secondary on Tuesday August 18th.

Montfort beat Junyuan 39-5 in a pulsating semi-final which saw Montfort score seven tries.

Our speedy winger, Randall Toh, opened the try fest with a flash move after eight minutes.

Taking the cue from the tireless running an leadership of their captain, Mohd Shamir, Montfort piled on three more tries by half-time and went into the break leading 24-0.

But Junyuan came back battling in the second-half with a try.

But Montfort were able to hold off the pressure to run in three more tries.

To their credit, Junyuan didn't give up and tackled right up till the last minute. Kudos to Junyuan's head coach Slemat Rakisan and Old Boy Coach Yazid.

Match referee Marius Franken controlled the match well and had a firm grip on the proceedings and the clean record of the match was a testimony to his cool professional handling of the match.

Three of Montfort's seven tries (42.8% success rate) were converted by Mohd Shamir.

The Forward of the Match was Kenny Lee whilst the Back of the Match was Harry Stokes.

Montfort will be meeting Greenridge in the Plate Final either this Friday or next Monday.

Scorers:
Tries: Randell Toh (3), Mohd Shamir (3), Dominic
Conversions: Shamir (3)

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Junyuan
Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Kenny Lee and Azhar
Flankers: Eugene Sito and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Harry Stokes
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir (C)
Centres: Kirish Deepan and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Musli and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Subs (Used): Balvinder Singh and Fakhrul

Tuesday August 18th at St. Andrew's Secondary School Field, 445pm
Ref: Marius Franken (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 24-0 Montfort
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Singh, Miss Rashidah and Miss Jennifer.

C Div Match Report 8: Montfort vs Greendale

2009-08-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

Securing their place in the C Div Plate Semi-Final, the Montfort Rugby Lions ran in an impressive thirteen tries in an awesome display of pride, power and passion against Greendale in the Plate Quarter-Finals at Greendale Secondary's home ground on Friday August 14th.

Leading by example, our C Div captain, Mohd Shamir opened the try fest with a well-worked move after seven minutes.

Taking the cue from the tireless running of their captain, Montfort piled on the stunned Greendale team and by half-time were leading 43-0.

Seventeen minutes into the second-half, Montfort hit the magical point mark with a converted try that brought the score to 81-0.

The game was ended at the 47th minute mark as part of the "mercy rule" in force for the schools rugby that ends a match when it crosses the 80 point mark.

Match referee Kelvin Lee controlled the match well and had a firm grip on the proceedings and the clean record of the match was a testimony to his professional handling of the match.

Eight of the thirteen tries (61.5% success rate) were converted by the Montfort dead-ball specialists.

There is still area for improvement in the goal-kicking department and is still a source of worry for the coaching panel.

The coaching panel named Kenny Lee as the Man-of-The-Match who lit up the first half with an awesome ball-in-hand rampage down the left wing which ended with a try.

With the win, Montfort secured a place in the Plate Semi-Finals against Junyuan Secondary next Tuesday.

Scorers:
Tries: Mohd Shamir (6), Chinnakrit (2), Randell (2), Dominic, Kenny Lee, Zech Wong
Conversions: Shamir (8)

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Greendale
Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Kenny Lee and Azhar
Flankers: Eugene Sito and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Harry Stokes
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir (C)
Centres: Kirish Deepan and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Musli and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Subs (Used): Zech Wong, Balvinder Singh, Clement Yeo, Jonathan Goh, Solomon, Zulhilman, Ryan Tai

Friday August 14th at Greendale Secondary School Field, 33opm
Ref: Kelvin Lee (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 43-0 Montfort
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Singh and Miss Rashidah

C Div Match Report 7: Montfort vs RI

2009-08-11T18:51:00.000-07:00

The Montfort C Div Rugby Lions put up a brave display against Raffles Institution but were humbled 27-0 at RI on Tuesday 11th August.

This was Montfort's second defeat in the 2009 C Division 2nd Round campaign and it meant that Montfort would now drop to the Plate Quarter-Finals of the National Schools Rugby Championship. We will meet either Evergreen or Greenridge in the Plate Quarter-Finals.

RI had invested heavily in an impressive coaching panel and are well-supported by their Senior Management, the Old Boys and RI Teacher-in-Charge Bernard Chan.

In Tuesday's match, Montfort made RI work hard in the first half and restricted RI to two unconverted tries and RI took 10-0 lead into the break.

In the second-half, RI put in a further three tries and one conversion to make it 27-0.

Despite the heavy defeat, Montfort's coaching panel of Euan, Feng Hua, Song You and Pan Chao felt that our players put up a brave performance in the forwards and backline respectively and tackled their hearts out. RI's five tries were scored as a result of five crucial miss tackles in our 22. So a painful but valuable lesson for our boys.

Nonetheless congratulations to RI for making it to the Cup Semi-Finals vs ACSI.

Scorers (Montfort):
Tries: Nil
Conversions: Nil
Penalty Goal: Nil

Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Azhar and Kenny Lee
Flankers: Eugene and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Jonathan Goh
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir
Centres: Kirish and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Mohd Syahiran and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Sub: Balvinder, Musli, Harry, Sean, Fakhrul, Dzulhilman

Tuesday 11th August at Raffles Institution School Rugby Field, 445pm
Ref: Kelvin Lee (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 10-0 RI
Yellow Card: 01 (RI)
Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Singh

C Div Match Report 6: Montfort vs Unity

2009-08-04T06:19:00.000-07:00

The Montfort Rugby Lions C Div team scored an impressive 40-0 away win against Unity Secondary on Tuesday 4th August at Saints Village.

Six tries were scored in a match that was initally billed to be a tight affair.

But it turned out to be anything but tight.

This was the C Div first win in the 2nd Round of the C Div competition.

Montfort opened the scoring with captain fantastic Mohd Shamir. Further tries were added by Randell Toh, Alvin Yap, Zech Wong, Syahiran and Ivan Lim.

Although Unity were no pushovers, Montfort was still able to lead 19-0 at half-time before coming out even more determined to make it 40-0 by the final whistle.

Our goal-kicking, an area of concern in recent weeks, had shown improvement with five of the six tries converted by Mohd Shamir.

Another positive is the solid scrummaging from our forward pack. This season has also unearthed the versatility of Kenny Lee who can play at either prop, 2nd Row or No. 8. He reminds me of the great All-Black prop Carl Hayman who in his younger days was a rampaging Number 8 and occasional 2nd Row.

A second positive that emerged is that this C Division squad is very tightly knit and are well-led by their captain.

The coaching panel - Euan Morrison, Low Feng Hua and Ng Song Yu - decided there was no Man-of-the-Match performance as it was finely balanced team effort today.

Scorers:
Tries: Mohd Shamir, Randell Toh, Alvin Yap, Zech Wong, Syahiran and Ivan.
Conversions: Mohd Shamir (5)

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Unity
Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Kenny Lee and Azhar
Flankers: Eugene and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Jonathan Goh
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir
Centres: Zech Wong and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Mohd Syahiran and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Subs (Used): Fakhrul, Balvinder, Harry Stokes, Clement Yeo, Musli, Solomon Soh and Zulhilman.

Tuesday Aug 4th at St Andrew's Secondary School Field, 445pm
Ref: Kelvin Lee (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 19-0 Montfort
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Miss Rashidah and Miss Jennifer

C Div Match Report 5: Montfort vs SAS

2009-07-31T06:42:00.000-07:00

For the second successive match, the Montfort C Div Rugby Lions came up against one of the powerhouses of schools rugby and were humbled.

The Saint Andrew's rugby powerhouse smashed the Montfort C Div Rugby Lions 71-8 in an awesome display of aggressive rugby on Friday 31st July.

This was Montfort's first defeat in the 2009 C Division 2nd Round campaign and it was big loss that says that Montfort still has a long way to go before we can be regarded as a serious rugby school.

Saint Andrew's has invested heavily in an impressive coaching panel, headed by Saints Old Boy Gene Tong, and are well-supported by their Principal and HOD PE. Saint Andrew's is truly the benchmark for schools rugby in Singapore.

In today's match, Saint Andrew's had raced to an unassailable 45-3 lead by half-time with seven tries and five conversions.

Saints continued to rack up the tries with an addiitional four tries and three conversions during the second-half to make it 71-8. Montfort's only points were scored through a first half penalty kick by captain courageous Mohd Shamir and a second-half try by twinkle-toes winger Syahiran.

Despite the heavy defeat, the coaching panel of Euan, Feng Hua and Song You felt that Alvin Yap and Dominic Daniel put up a brave performance in the forwards and backline respectively and were duly named Man-of-The-Match.

Scorers (Montfort):
Tries: 01 (Syahiran)
Conversions: Nil

Penalty Goal: 01 (Mohd Shamir)

Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Zulhilman and Kenny Lee
Flankers: Eugene and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Jonathan Goh
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir
Centres: Kirish and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Mohd Syahiran and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Sub: Balvinder

Friday July 31st at Saint Andrew's School Rugby Field, 445pm
Ref: Kelvin Lee (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 45-3 SAS
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Mr Yong

Statistics from Montfort Rugby C Div Round 1

2009-07-25T22:28:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby C Div Round 1

Played: 4 (3 Away Venues, 1 Neutral)
Won: 3
Loss: 1

Points Scored: 164
Points Conceded: 89
Differential: +75

Total Tries Scored: 28
Top Try Scorer: Shamir (6 Tries)
Total Individual Try Scorers: 13 Players scored at least one try during round 1.

Possible Conversions: 28
Actual Conversions: 12
% Successful Conversions: 42.86%

Top Conversions Scorer: Shamir (6 Conversions)
Total Conversion Scorers: 4 Players converted at least one try during round 1.

Man-of-the-Match Awards (Forwards): Azhar, Fakhrul (2), Chinakrit.
Man-of-the-Match Awards (Backs): Syahiran, Shamir, Zech Wong, Ivan.

Red Card: Nil
Yellow Card: Nil

Injury (Hospitalisation): Nil

Teachers-in-charge Attendance: Miss Rashidah (4 Matches), Miss Jennifer (2 Matches), Mr Yong (1 Match), Mr Singh (1 Match).

C Div Match Report 4: Montfort vs ACSI

2009-07-25T07:17:00.000-07:00

The ACSI rugby juggernaut steamrolled the Montfort C Div Rugby Lions 84-0 in an awesome display of pride, power and passion on Saturday 25th July.

This was Montfort's first defeat in the 2009 C Division campaign and it was heavy defeat that clearly illustrated the wide gap in rugby development between the two all-boys school.

ACSI has invested heavily in the right coaches and are well-supported by their Senior Adminstration in many ways.

By half-time, ACSI had raced to an unassailable 40-0 lead. The match was called off at the 55th minute mark when ACSI crossed the whitewash to make it 84-0, hence invoking the 80-point mercy rule.

Despite the heavy defeat, the coaching panel (minus Coach Euan who was away) felt that centre Ivan Lim put up a brave performance in the midfield was duly named Man-of-The-Match.

Scorers (Montfort):

Tries: Nil

Conversions: Nil

Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap

Hooker: Lewis Syn

Locks: Fakhrul and Azhar

Flankers: Eugene and Chinakrit

No 8: Kenny Lee

Scrum Half: Harry Stokes

Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir

Centres: Zech Wong and Ivan Lim

Wingers: Mohd Syahiran and Randell Toh

Full-Back: Dominic Daniel

Saturday July 25th at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Rugby Field, 10am

Ref: Marius Franken (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)

H/T: 40-0 ACSI

Yellow Card: Nil

Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Miss Rashidah and Miss Jennifer

Photos courtesy of ACSI Parent Volunteer Mr Richard

C Div Match Report 3: Montfort vs Peirce

2009-07-23T06:16:00.001-07:00

The Montfort Rugby Lions C Div team notched up an impressive away win against Peirce Secondary on Thursday 23rd July.

Nine tries were scored in a one-sided match that saw starting debuts for four Sec 1 players.

This was the C Div third successive win on the trot and maintained the 100% winning record for the 2009 season.

Fielding mostly a Sec 1 team, Montfort opened the scoring with prop Matthew Ho. Although not firing on all cylinders, the team still led 20-0 at half-time before coming out even more determined to make it 51-0 by the final whistle. Obviously the half-time talk jolted the players into a ruthless streak against a Peirce team that tackled their hearts out.

Once again, goal-kicking was an area of concern as only three out of the nine tries (33% success rate) were converted by our dead-ball specialists.

The coaching panel - Euan Morrison, Low Feng Hua and Ng Song Yu - named second-row lock Fakhrul as the Forward-of-The-Match while rampaging centre Zech Wong was voted as Back-of-The-Match.

Match referee Rohit controlled the match with his usual calm and composed demeanour.

Scorers:
Tries: Dominic (2), Matthew Ho, Chinakrit, Azhar, Musli, Mohd Shamir, Lewis Syn, Ivan Lim.
Conversions: Mohd Shamir (2), Dominic

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Peirce
Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Solomon Soh
Locks: Fakhrul and Azhar
Flankers: Balvinder and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Harry Stokes
Fly-Half: Clement Yeo
Centres: Zech Wong and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Mohd Syahiran and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Musli
Subs (Used): Jonathan Goh, Eugene Sito, Lewis Syn, Sean Ang, Zulhilman, Mohd Shamir, Dominic.

Thursday July 23rd at Peirce Secondary School Field, 445pm
Ref: Rohit Singh (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 20-0 Montfort
Yellow Card: 01 (Peirce)
Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Miss Rashidah and Mr Vincent Yong

C Div Match Report 2: Montfort vs Bukit Batok

2009-07-20T02:52:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby Lions ran in fourteen tries in a convincing display against Bukit Batok at Saints Village on Monday.

True to form, the C Div captain, Mohd Shamir opened the try fest with a well-worked move.

Taking the cue from their captain, Montfort piled on the hapless Bukit Batok team and by half-time were leading 67-0.

Fifteen minutes into the second-half, Montfort hit the magical point mark with a converted try that brought the score to 86-0. The game was ended at the 45th minute mark as part of the "mercy rule" in force for the schools rugby that ends a match when it crosses the 80 point mark.

Match referee Rohit Singh policed the match well and had a firm grip on the proceedings and the clean record of the match was a testimony to his fine handling of the match.

Eight of the fourteen tries (57% success rate) were converted by the Montfort dead-ball specialists. The lack of goal-kicking options is still a source of worry for the coaching panel in the coming weeks.

The coaching panel named Mohd Shamir as the Man-of-The-Match while the battling openside flanker Chinakrit was voted as Forward-of-The-Match.

Scorers:
Tries: Dominic (3), Mohd Shamir (2), Ivan (2), Dong Wan, Syahiran, Chinakrit, Alvin, Eugene, Zech, Balvinder
Conversions: Dominic (3), Shamir (3), Lewis and Harry.

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Bukit Batok
Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Fakhrul and Azhar
Flankers: Eugene Sito and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Harry Stokes
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir (C)
Centres: Kirish Deepan and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Mohd Syahiran and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Subs (Used): Zech Wong, Balvinder Singh, Matthias Wong, Clement Yeo, Jonathan Goh, Solomon, Kenny Lee, Sean Ang, Zulhilman, Ryan Tai, Musli

Monday July 20th at Saint Andrew's School Field, 33opm
Ref: Rohit Singh (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 67-0 Montfort
Yellow Card: Nil
Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Miss Rashidah and Miss Jennifer

C Div Match Report 1: Montfort vs Damai

2009-07-16T04:21:00.001-07:00

Montfort C Div Rugby Lions smashed Damai Secondary 27-5 at Damai on Thursday afternoon.

The Montfort C Div Rugby Boys were leading 10-5 at half-time.

Captain Mohd Shamir led from the front by opening the try scoring after wonderfully worked move. Damai then drew level before hooker Lewis Syn scored a try to make it a tight tense first half which saw both sides probably rusty due to the enforced CCA closure caused by the H1N1 virus these past three weeks.

After a half-time pep-talk by the coaches and teachers, Montfort Rugby Lions roared back with a vengence.

In the second-half, Shamir added two more tries before flanker Chinakrit added a fifth try to seal the match in the final five minutes of the match.

Match referee Kelvin Lee policed the breakdown well and had a firm grip on the game and the single yellow card was a testimony to his firm handling of the match.

Only one of the five tries were converted by Shamir. The lack of goal-kicking options is bound to worry the coaching panel in the coming weeks.

The coaching panel named Syahiran as the Man-of-The-Match while the 2nd row partnership of Azhar and Fakhrul were voted as Forwards-of-The-Match.

Scorers:
Tries: Mohd Shamir (3), Lewis Syn, Chinakrit
Cons: Mohd Shamir (1)

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Damai
Props: Matthew Ho and Alvin Yap
Hooker: Lewis Syn
Locks: Fakhrul and Azhar
Flankers: Eugene Sito and Chinakrit
No 8: Kang Dong Wan
Scrum Half: Harry Stokes
Fly-Half: Mohd Shamir (C)
Centres: Kirish Deepan and Ivan Lim
Wingers: Mohd Syahiran and Randell Toh
Full-Back: Dominic Daniel
Subs (Used): Kenny Lee and Jonathan Goh

Thursday July 16th at Damai Secondary School Field, 4.45pm
Ref: Kelvin Lee (Singapore Rugby Union Referees)
H/T: 10-5 Montfort
Yellow Card: 01 (Damai Secondary)

Red Card: Nil

Attending Teachers-in-Charge: Miss Rashidah and Mr Singh

C Div 2009 Kicks Off & C Div Competition Squad

2009-07-15T19:57:00.000-07:00

The Goh Keng Swee Shield (Extreme Right) .... The C Div Pinnacle of Schools Rugby

The much anticipated Rugby C Div Tournament will finally kick off on Thursday 16th July.

Montfort will be playing away against Damai. Kick-off 4.45pm.

Our 2nd match in the 1st Round will be against Bukit Batok on 20th July at SAS.

On 23rd July, we will be up against Pierce at their home ground.

We complete our first round fixures with visit to ACSI on 25th July.

The C Div Competition Squad:

Matthew Ho Weijie 2AA
Syn Jun Hao Lewis 2E1
Yap Chiu Peng Alvin 2A1
Kang Dong Wan 2E3
Chua Chinnakrit 1A1
Dominic Daniel Kumar 2E2
Mohd Shamir B Mohd R 2AB
Kirish Deepan Jagadeesan 2E4
Lim Zhi Wei Ivan Irwan 2E3
Toh Randell Emmanuel 2E3
Lee Xian Hui 2AA
Eugene Sito You Cheng 2E3
Azhar B Mohd Noor Azrin 1E4
Harrison John Stokes 1E3
R Zuhilman B Mohamad Zaher 2E4
Mohamad Syahiran B Mohamad J 1A1
Fakhrul Izzat B Mohamed H 1A1
Muhammad Muslihuddin B Omar 1E3
Soh Xue Hui Solomon 1E3
Tai Ryan 1E4
Balvinder Singh s/o Surender Singh 1A1
Ong Jie Sheng Justin 1E1
Choo Yi Cong Adrian 1AA
Jonathan Goh Cheng Leong 1AB
Yeo Clement 1AB
Zechariah Wong An Yi 1E4
Matthias Bennett Wong Tse S 1A2
Sean Ang Jian Jie 1E4

Montfort B Div Rugby Lions Are M1 Tens Plate Champs

2009-06-09T04:43:00.000-07:00

The Montfort B Div Rugby Lions emerged as Plate Champions in the Under-17 M1 Schools Rugby Series Tens Tournament on 3rd June at Yio Chu Kang Stadium.

In the group stages, the B Div ruggers notched up a 14-0 victory over Junyuan Sec before succumbing to 20-0 defeat against Saints.

As a result, the B Div Lions progressed to the Plate Semi-Finals against SJI. Our winger Ahmad Danial scored a try which was duly converted to give Montfort a 7-0 victory over SJI.

In the Plate Final, the B Div played a hard-fought match and managed to get away with a 5-0 win over Damai Secondary. The winning try was scored by captain Lyon Ee Boon Tong.

The B Div Rugby Lions who won the Plate for Montfort Rugby: Harish Pandey, Calvin Lim, Jonathan Lim, Ahmad Danial, Muhd Nabil, Gerald Lim, Stanley Lim, P Aravind, Lyon Ee, Justin Seow and Nat Takahashi.

Well done Boys!

Montfort Rugby Lions C Div Emerge As Cup Runners-Up

2009-06-04T04:32:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby Lions C Division Team emerged runners-up in the M1 Schools Tens Cup Competition on Thursday 4th June at Yio Chu Kang Stadium.

Montfort made it to the Cup Final after demolishing Regent Sec, Evergreen Sec, Pioneer Sec and Admiralty Sec to secure a place in the Cup Final against ACS Barker Road.

In a hard-fought Final which went to sudden-death extra time, Montfort was beaten by one try in extra time by ACS Barker Road after both teams held each other to 5-5 at full-time. Final Score MSS 5 ACSBR 10.

Despite the loss, this has been one of the best performances by a Montfort Rugby Team.

The Montfort Rugby Lions who played today were:
Matthew Ho, Alvin Yap, Lewis Syn, Kang Dong Wan, Chinnakrit, Dominic Kumar, Mohd Shamir, Kirish, Ivan Lim, Randell Toh, Kenny Lee, Eugene Sito, Zech Wong, Ryan Tai and Harrison Stokes.

The full statistics of today's series of matches:

Group Match 1 Montfort 24 vs Regent 0. Tries by Dong Wan, Chinnakrit, Randell, Shamir.

Group Match 2 Montfort 20 vs Pioneer 0. Tries by Chinnakrit, Matthew Ho, Ivan, Shamir.

Group Match 3 Montfort 15 vs Evergreen 0. Tries by Alvin, Dong Wan, Shamir.

Cup Semi-Final Montfort 12 vs Admiralty 0. Tries by Randell Toh, Shamir.

Cup Final Montfort 5 vs ACSBR 10. Try by Shamir.

The team that played today earned rave reviews from other school coaches who are amazed at how far Montfort has come in the past six months.

Keep striving for the best boys!

Montfort C Div Tournament Fixtures

2009-05-27T02:19:00.001-07:00

Montfort Rugby Lions were drawn to face ACSI, Damai, ACS International, Pierce and Bukit Batok in the 1st Round of the National Schools C Div Rugby Championships.

Our first match will be against Damai on July 2.

Good luck boys!

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Unity (B Div)

2009-04-24T17:08:00.000-07:00

The Montfort B Division Rugby Team beat Unity Secondary School 24-6 on 14th April in the Bowl 3rd and 4th Play-Off at CCAB.

With that win, our Montfort Rugby Boys emerged 3rd in the National Schools B Div Rugby Championship (Bowl Section).

This is a tremendous achievement as the team was coached by Old Boys Low Feng Hua and Ng Song Yu. Our Old Boy Coaches were the youngest coaches in this year’s National Tournament and did a good job.

The Montfort Rugby Boys played with pride, power and passion.

The Man-of-the-Match was the scrum-half, Calvin Lim of 3AA.

The try scorers in the match were Muhd Mukhlis of Sec 3AA and Muhd Nabil of Sec 3A1. They scored two tries each.

Our Montfort Rugby Lions played a hard but fair game.

The Rugby Team is now preparing for the C Division which will kick off in July.

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Bukit Batok (B Div)

2009-04-17T16:45:00.000-07:00

The 2009 Police Cup rugby season is turning out to be a story of narrow defeats for theMontfort Rugby Lions.

In the Bowl Semi-Final played at CCAB on 7th April, our B Division Lions lost 5-7 to a well-drilled and disciplined Bukit Batok Sec team coached by local lad Muhd Zaki.

In this Police Cup this year, Montfort played eight matches. In the six matches that we lost, four of the matches slipped away from our grasp by a margin of five points or less. This means we lost two-thirds of our matches by either a try, penalty or a conversion.

The tightness of each match has some positives. It makes great viewing for the neutrals. But it is sure painful for the rugby teachers, coaches and players to know that just one try would have meant the difference between winning and losing.

Nonetheless we will take everything that happened this year as a learning point. Our team spirit is great. Everyone from the rugby co-ordinator Mr Singh right down to the Old Boy Coaches to the players faced many personal challenges this season. But we have all emerged tighter. What did not kill us, made us stronger.

As Mr Singh said: "The B Div 2009 squad is special to me. Ten years from now, I can bump into them and look them in the eye and said that we certainly gave it our best shot. I certainly gave a lot personally for these boys by paying for the transport and meal allowances of the old boys who come back and coach them. Our Old Boy Coaches are still teenagers who need to take bus from ITE to Montfort. The small amount that I pass them out of my own pocket is to help them for their transport and lunch. I will continue to guide the old boys to coach Montfort and groom the next generation of old boy coaches in the form of the current Sec 4s. Remember we are like the Crusaders. We will fight on!"

The loss to Bukit Batok was painful. But we will re-group for the Bowl 3rd/4th vs Unity.

Age Quod Agis.

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Bedok South (B Div)

2009-04-05T21:38:00.000-07:00

Bedok South conceded a walk-over as they were not able to field the minimum 13 players to face our Lions in the B Div Bowl Quarter-Finals on 2nd April.

As a result, the National Convenor awarded the match to Montfort Rugby Lions.

Our B Div Lions will be meeting Bukit Batok Sec in the Bowl Semi-Finals at CCAB on Tuesday 7th April. Kick-Off 4.45pm. The winner of this semi-final will meet either Jurong or Unity who play in the other semi-final on the same day at 3.30pm.

Bukit Batok are a formidable team ably coached by national player Zaki. They have good forwards and creative backs.

The match will be a cracker. For more information on Bukit Batok, check out their blog http://redwingsrfc.blogspot.com/

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Greendale (B Div)

2009-03-27T17:31:00.003-07:00

Montfort Rugby Lions racked up a record 83-0 score against Greendale at SAJC on 26th March.

Our hooker, Justin Seow, finally managed to score a try after three years in the colours of the Montfort Rugby Lions.

Well done Justin.

Good coaching partnership by Low Feng Hua and Ng Song Yu.

I cannot imagine how good they will be in five years time. IRB Level 2 Coaching Course is waiting for them in June 2009.

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Bedok Town (B Div)

2009-03-27T17:29:00.000-07:00

Bedok Town beat Montfort 24-10.

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Greenridge (B Div)

2009-03-25T18:29:00.000-07:00

Yet another match that got away from our grasp. Another close defeat. But we will bounce back stronger.

The Montfort Rugby Lions B Div team were defeated by a gallant Greenridge side 17-12 at Saints Village on Friday 13th March.Our B Div Lions were not awake in the first half and were behind 14-5 at half-time. A spirited fight-back in the second-half saw us claw back the deficit but it was a tad too late.

Our tries were scored by team captain Muhd Firdaus and winger Gerald Cheong. One try was converted by P Aravind. The match also saw the debut of our man mountain prop Andrew Chelliah, a recent addition to our school.

A few lessons: We need to swich on right from the word go. We must intimidate the opposition at the breakdown and not take a step back. We have now lost three matches by 5 points or less. Yes, it is Painful but we must overcome these setbacks because our junior boys in the C Div are watching how we are taking defeat.

Some positives: Our B Div team is coached by two young Old Boys and a relatively youthful Head Coach in Euan. Their youth augurs well for the future as they can still learn and only get better as coaches. Our teams have lost three matches to coaches who are more experienced and wily. Can you imagine where Montfort will be in five years if we can keep this coaching panel intact. So to coaches Euan, Feng Hua and Song Yu this is a long journey and the Montfort Rugby Team can only get better.

Age Quod Agis!

Montfort Rugby Lions C Div Plate Champions in M1 Tens

2009-03-07T03:24:00.000-08:00

Our C Division Montfort Rugby Lions were crowned the M1 Schools Rugby 10s Tournament Plate Champions at Saint Andrew's Secondary on Saturday afternoon.

We beat Pioneer Secondary Schol 7-0 in the Plate Final. The team was well-led by the captain Muhd Shamir of Sec 2AB.

Our C Div Boys were coached by Euan and Old Boys Pan Chao and Chua Kim Wee.

The route to the Final was an interesting one.

We started our day with 0-5 loss to ACS Barker in the group stages but we fought back convincingly with an emphatic 31-0 win over Regent Secondary School followed by a 10-0 win over Admiralty Secondary to complete the group stages with a 2 Win, 1 Loss Record.

In the Semi-Final, we met Greenridge Secondary School. After a tough grinding match, we beat Greenridge 10-5 to advance to the Plate Final where we met Pioneer Secondary School.

In a tense final, we beat Pioneer 7-0 to win the Plate.

Great work from all the C Div Players who have shown massive improvements since November 2008 under coaches Euan Morrison, Pan Chao (Old Boy) and Chua Kim Wee (Old Boy).

Miss Jennifer was a great help during the tournament today and the boys appreciated her presence and advice during the series of matches.

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Jurong (B Div)

2009-02-28T04:19:00.000-08:00

The Montfort Rugby Lions had a tough match when they took on Jurong Secondary on 23rd Feb at CCAB.

The Lions lost 19-22 to a well-drilled Jurong team.

Our Lions simply did not perform to their potential but we will bounce back.

The coaching panel and teachers will not dwell on the loss but will look to the future.

But do remember something from the former head coach of the Brisbane Broncos:
"Don't Die With The Music In You".

Play to your potential boys and don't look back and regret. Just move on and be the best that you can be in the 2nd Round which kicks off on 10th March.

Montfort Rugby Lions Training Schedule (23/2-27/2)

2009-02-21T04:59:00.001-08:00

Mon (23/2): B Div Match vs Jurong at CCAB (Euan, Feng Hua, Song You, Mr Singh, Mr Yong)

Tues (24/2):Sec 1 and 2 Training in School (Euan, Kim Hwee, Pan Chao and Mr Singh)
Sec 3 and Sec 4 B Div Debrief in School (Euan, Song You, Feng Hua and Mr Singh)

Thurs (26/2):Sec 1 and 2 Training in School (Kim Hwee, Pan Chao and Miss Jennifer)
B Div Match vs ACSI at ACSI (Euan, Song You, Feng Hua, Mr Yong and Miss Rashidah)

Fri (27/2): Video Session for Sec 1-4

Mr Singh will be away for Reservist 26/2-3/3 as part of my national duty.

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Pierce (B Div)

2009-02-14T01:28:00.001-08:00

Montfort Rugby Lions put up a valiant fight in their second match of the 2009 B Div season against Pierce Secondary School at CCAB on Thursday 12th February.

It was a tight and tense encounter between the two teams. It was a battle of attrition in the forwards as both sets of packs smashed each other relentlessly for the first fifteen minutes of the game.

Montfort Lions, led by captain Muhd Firdaus, were stunned midway through in the first half by a Pierce try which was duly converted by our opponents.

But our Lions did not give up and managed to reduce the deficit before half-time with a try from Terence Liaw of Sec 4E1. The conversion was missed as both teams went into the first half break Montfort 5 Pierce 7.

In the second half, it was a grinding performance by both teams which saw Pierce score a try that was unconverted.

But our Lions did not give up and kept a relentless attack on Pierce. But time ran out when referee Douglas Danapal blew the final whistle.

The Lions had given their all in a close tense encounter. Congratulations to Pierce and their Coach Jamal. They deserved their win.

Final Score: Montfort Rugby Lions 5 Pierce 12. Montfort Rugby Lions Man-of-the-Match Lyon Ee (Forwards) and Muhd Nabil (Backs).

The Montfort Rugby Lions B Div Squad named in the second match:

AHMAD DANIAL ALIAS

ARIEL SALIM

JUSTIN SEOW

LEON LIM

JONATHAN LIM

JOHN MASARAP

MUHD NABIL M IDRIS

HARISH K PANDEY

MOHD MUKHLIS M ALI

CALVIN LIM

TERENCE LIAW

NICHOLAS TOH

STANLEY LIM

MUHD FIRDAUS

LYON EE BOON TONG

BEN MATCHAP

P ARAVIND

MERVYN JOHN

SIM SHENG HUAN

NAT TAKAHASI

GERALD CHEONG

LEON CHAN

REXFORD BIONDY

ALEX AROCKYA

Montfort Rugby Lions vs Admiralty (B Div)

2009-02-08T03:10:00.000-08:00

Our Montfort Rugby Lions beat Admiralty Sec 22-10 in a hard-fought match at CCAB on Thursday (5th Feb).

The match was Montfort Rugby Lions first match in the 2009 B Division Rugby Season.

The win was secured by tries from Captain Muhd Firdaus (2), Muhd Nabil (1) and Gerald Cheong (1).

One of the tries was converted by winger P Aravind.

The Montfort Rugby Lions, jointly coached by Euan Morrison, Low Feng Hua and Ng Song You, played a hard but fair match that was officiated by South African referee Marius Franken.

Man-of-the-Match was Muhd Firdaus who led his team well from the front.

The Montfort Rugby Lions B Div Squad named in the first match:

AHMAD DANIAL ALIAS
ARIEL SALIM
JUSTIN SEOW
LEON LIM
JONATHAN LIM
JOHN MASARAP
MUHD NABIL M IDRIS
DENSIL TAN
HARISH K PANDEY
MOHD MUKHLIS M ALI
CALVIN LIM
TERENCE LIAW
NICHOLAS TOH
STANLEY LIM
MUHD FIRDAUS
LYON EE BOON TONG
BEN MATCHAP
P ARAVIND
MERVYN JOHN
SIM SHENG HUAN
NAT TAKAHASI
GERALD CHEONG
LEON CHAN
REXFORD BIONDY

It was a good win that we dedicate to HIM. To God Be The Glory!

B Div Tournament Fixtures (Round 1)

2009-01-26T04:20:00.000-08:00

The Montfort Rugby Lions B Division Team will be kicking off their tournament with a match against Admiralty Secondary School on 5th Feb at 3.30pm.

The complete 1st Round fixtures;
05/02/2009 - Montfort vs Admiralty @ CCAB 3.30pm
12/02/2009 - Montfort vs Pierce @ CCAB 3.30pm
23/02/2009 - Montfort vs Jurong @ CCAB 4.45pm
26/02/2009 - Montfort vs ACSI @ ACSI 3.30pm

On match days that has a 3.30pm kick-off, players will be dismissed at 1.10pm. Meet at Foyer at1.45pm. Transport leaves at 1.50pm.
On match days that has a 4.45pm kick-off, players will be dismissed at 1.45pm. Meet at Foyer at 2.20pm. Transport leaves at 2.25pm.

Training Schedule (20th Jan and 22nd Jan) and other updates

2009-01-16T16:49:00.000-08:00

Training as usual on

Tue 20/1 - Sec 1,2 (3-5pm) Sec 3,4 (3-6pm)

Thu 22/1 - Sec 1,2 (3.30-5.30pm) Sec 3,4 (3.30-6.30pm)

Please Note - U-14 Match vs Greenridge Postponed till further notice.

There will be NO TRAINING on Friday 23rd Jan because of Chinese New Year celebrations.

B Div Tournament kicks off 2nd Feb. Our Group is Group A: ACSI, Jurong, Admiralty, Pierce and Montfort.

Sec 1s please bring $10 for training jersey.

Sec 3s and Sec 4s please bring $25 for Gilbert Jersey after CNY break.

Mr Singh will be doing sizing for rugby shorts on Tuesday.

Sec 1s Rugby Selection Trials on Mon, Wed & Thurs

2009-01-09T04:56:00.001-08:00

All Sec 1s are invited to attend a selection trials on Monday (12th Jan), Wed (14th Jan) and Thurs (15th Jan) at the School Field/Gallery.
We will be testing your ball-handling skills and basic ball confidence.
Attire: PE Attire.
Trial starts from 2pm onwards.
See Mr Singh, Coach Pan Chao and Coach Feng Hua for more information.
God Bless and Have a great weekend.

Pre-Season Matches vs Pioneer Sec & Greenridge Sec

2008-12-11T02:55:00.001-08:00

Our Montfort Rugby boys have been involved in a series of pre-season sparring matches against Pioneer Secondary and Greenridge. The matches were played on 5th December and 12th December respectively.
Our C Div and B Div played a series of four matches and came away with two wins against Pioneer.
Our C Div and B Div played a series of four matches against Greenridge and managed to come away with a respectable win.
The matches are meant to give our boys much needed game time in preparation for next year's B Div and C Div tournament.
Our panel of coaches - Euan Morrison, Pan Chao and Low Feng Hua - were able to see the strengths and weakness of our Emerging B Div and C Div Squads during this series of matches.
The pre-season continues with trainings throughout the Nov-Dec holidays (Tues, Thurs and Fri) from 9am-12noon.

Four Montfortians called up for National Rugby U15 Elite Training Camp

2008-12-11T02:46:00.000-08:00

Four Montfort Rugby players - Ariel Salim, Ahmad Danial, Harish and Mohd Nabil - were called up by Singapore Rugby to take part in the National U15 Elite Training Camp at Pioneer Sec (See above picture) on 24th and 25th November

The ultimate objective of this camp is to prepare the best 25 rugby players in the rugby-playing neighbourhood schools so that they can take their place in next year's Combined Schools U16 Team and National U16 Team.

Well done Montfort Rugby Boys.

National Sec 1s Rugby 10s Tournament @ Saints Village

2008-12-11T02:30:00.000-08:00

Our Sec 1s were among six schools invited to take part in the National Schools Sec 1 Tens Tournament at Saints Village on 15th November. This tournament serves as a platform for Sec 1s to have some match exposure

The top schools were invited for this tournament - ACSI, RI, SJI, SAS - were among the teams that took part in this tournament.

Our Montfort boys put up a creditable fight against the elite schools and although they lost four of the five matches, they managed to come back with a creditable draw against their fellow Catholic brother school - St Joseph's Institution (SJI).

The Sec 1s who took part in the tournament were - Alvin Yap (1A1); Kenny Lee (1AA); Matthew Ho Wei Jie (1AA); Mohd Shamir (1AB); Lewis Syn (1E1); Leon Tan (1E1); Zulhilman (1E2); Dominic Daniel Kumar (1E2); Kang Dong Wan (1E3); Ivan Irwan Lim (1E3); Eugene Sito (1E3); Randell Toh (1E3); Ryan Er (1E3); Kirish Deepan (1E4) and Koh Shun Quan.

These fifteeen players has the potential to better things next season in the C Div tournament.

SCC 7s Under-17 Schools Tournament Report

2008-12-08T21:45:00.000-08:00

Our under-17 Montfort Rugby Boys took part in the SCC 7s Schools Tournament over the 8th and 9th November weekend at the Padang.
The 7s tournament served as development tool for our under-17 team that will be taking part in next year's B Div competition.
The two day saw our boys playing five matches against the established powerhouses like ACSI. Nonetheless we still came away with a draw against Bedok Town Sec (National Top 4). We lost our four other matches.
The tournament provided good match exposure that will be useful for next year's B Div tournament.

SCC 7s Rugby Tournament (8th and 9th Nov)

2008-11-06T06:03:00.000-08:00

Note to Under-17 Rugby Players:
The Under-17 team will be involved in the SCC 7s Rugby Tournament at the Padang this Saturday (8th November) and Sunday (9th November). We have been grouped with ACS Barker and Pioneer in the Group Phase.
SCC 7s Team List:
Low Feng Hua
Ng Song Yu
Jason Hong
Firdaus
Ng Kian Hao
Nataniel
Gerald
Ben Matchap
Lyon Ee
Leon Chan
P Aravind
Stanley
Terence
Hisyam
You are expected to report to SCC Padang by 7am. We need to warm up for first match against Pioneer by 9am and our second match will be at 11am
The tournament on Saturday is expected to end at 1pm. On Sunday, depend on where we finish in our group, we will either be in the Bowl, Plate or Cup Semi-Finals.
Please ensure that you pack your match gear: Jersey, Shorts, Socks, Boots and Water Bottle as well some loose change for snacks for both days. Mr Singh will provide some energy bars.
Iced Water Refreshments and medical cover will be provided by Singapore Cricket Club during this tournament.
If there any queries, feel free to contact Mr Singh at 94505434 (HP).

M1-SRU Schools Rugby Series Under-14

2008-11-06T05:59:00.000-08:00

Note to Under-14 Players:
The M1 Series U14 Round 3 (Final Round) will be played on 11th November at CCAB Field, 2pm - 5pm.
More details will be made known during Friday's training.

M1-SRU Schools Rugby Series Under-17

2008-11-06T05:55:00.000-08:00

The M1 SCHOOLS RUGBY SERIES 2008 Under-17 had its final round in September and the standing are as follows:
Final Standing for Boys Under 17 boys
1. ACS(I) 68 points – 2008 Champions
2. Pioneer Sec 56 points – 2008 Runner up
3. Montfort Sec 52 points – 2008 2nd Runner up
Well Done Montfortian Giants. We are the now among the Top 3 teams in Singapore for 10-a-side and 7-a-side rugby. The Team was led by Captain Low Feng Hua.
For official confirmation from Singapore Rugby see the following link
http://www.singaporerugby.com/news/?aid=52287&sec=144&ssec=372&mth=10&yr=2008

Congratulations Rugby Warriors and Club Updates

2008-09-27T06:32:00.000-07:00

The Boss would like to extend his heartiest congratulations to the following rugby players for attaining the highest level of individual schoolboy sports honours:
Low Feng Hua - National Colours Award for Rugby
Ng Kian Hao - Zone Colours Award for Rugby
Well done boys. Montfort Rugby is proud of you and may you don the full national rugby jersey in the coming years.

The Boss also would like to extend his congratulations to our senior boys for being the youngest participants to pass the International Rugby Board-Singapore Rugby iRB Level Coaching Level One Course held at Saint Andrew's Village a few weeks ago. Our senior boys who are now qualified coaches are Low Feng Hua (4A3), Ng Song Yu (4A3) and Pan Chao (5A2). We look forward to their expertise in the forwards and backline coaching next year.

The Boss also would like to inform all boys that we are now in the process of getting a new female teacher-in-charge for rugby to replace Mr Toh who will be leaving us at the end of the year. The new teacher's identity will be revealed at the first post-exam training session on 9th Oct.

CCA Stand-Down (Sept 8 - Oct 8)

2008-09-06T03:43:00.000-07:00

Rugby in Montfort will take a break for a month with effect from Sept 8.

We will resume rugby training on Oct 9 at 2.30pm for all players (Sec 1 to Sec 3).

In the mean-time please start to revise for your Final-Year Examinations which is expected to start in the final week of September.

Although there is no rugby training, players are welcome to keep their fitness levels by either playing some touch rugby or do weights at the school gym on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Remember, a healthy mind starts with a healthy body.

See you guys for training on Oct 9 at 2.30pm.

Montfort Rugby Boys and Singapore Rugby (South) Regional Team

2008-09-02T06:30:00.000-07:00

Fourteen of our Montfort Rugby boys represented Singapore Rugby (South) in the just concluded Standard Chartered Youth Tournament at CCAB on Tuesday (2nd September) afternoon. They played matches against Singapore Rugby (North) and Singapore Rugby (West).
This tournament is in preparation for next year's Combined Schools U-15/U-16 and National U-15/U-16 rugby teams.
The Montfort Rugby boys who played Singapore Rugby (South) are:
1) Ariel Salim 2A1 (Full Back)
2) Justin Seow 2A3 (Hooker)
3) Leon Lim 2A3 (Flanker/2nd Row)
4) Calvin Lim 2AA (Scrum-Half)
5) Muhd Fardanshah 2AB (Prop)
6) Ahmad Danial 2E4 (Winger)
7) Tang Han Yang 2E4 (Prop)
8) Muhd Nabil 2A3 (Centre)
9) Harish Pandey 2AB (Flanker)
10) Mohd Shamir 1AB (Winger)
11) Kirish 1E4 (Utility Back/LooseForward)
12) Dom Daniel Kumar 1E2 (Scrum Half)
13) Alvin Yap 1A1 (Prop)
14) Lewis Syn 1E1 (Hooker)
On behalf of Montfort Rugby, the boys would like to thank Mr Ismail from Singapore Rugby for organizing this tournament. It really gave the Montfort boys valuable game time and the chance to interact with boys from other schools in a rugby setting.
Montfort Rugby would also like to thank Mr Jamal (Coach, Singapore Rugby South) for coaching the boys and always encouraging the boys to do their best during the game.
We look forward to more such tournaments as it helps to bring the rugby community closer.

M1 SRU Under-17 10-a-side Rugby Tournament

2008-08-31T17:29:00.000-07:00

On a bright sunny day at Pioneer Secondary School on Saturday 30th Aug, our Montfort Under-17 team progressed into the Cup Semi-Final before bowing out in extra-time to a sudden death try.
The day started well for our team as we had walk-over after our first round group opponents Bedok Town was forced to withdraw because of a lack of numbers. So our next group opponents were Bedok South Secondary. We beat them easily 15-0 to set-up a Semi-Final showdown with hosts Pioneer Secondary School.
After a thrilling 12-12 draw at full-time, the game went into extra-time. It took a brilliant piece of magic from a Pioneer to break the deadlock and secure a 17-12 victory over Montfort.
Nonetheless, there were some positives:
We came out fourth out of the 12 teams that took part in this competition.
We have a core group of Sec 3s who, with proper coaching and managing, can rock next year's Under-17 National Rugby Championship.
Finally, the team is cohesive, united and determined to bring back glory to the school.
Said team manager and rugby TIC, Mr Jasbir Singh: "The team is beginning to gel well and rugby means a lot to them as well to the teachers. So we will continue to give our best for the glory of the school."

M1-SRU U-17 Rugby Tournament 30th Aug

2008-08-27T19:14:00.000-07:00

The following rugby boys will be involved in the M1-SRU U-17 Rugby Tournament at Pioneer Secondary School:
1) Low Feng Hua 4A3 (Captain)
2) Ng Song Yu 4A3 (Vice-Captain)
3) Terence Liaw 3E1
4) Ng Wei Jun 5A1
5) Stanley Lim 3A1
6) Mohd Firdaus 3A1
7) Ben Matchap 3A1
8) Nathaniel Takahashi 3AA
9) Gerald Cheong 3AB
10) Raphael Loo 4E3
11) Lyon Ee 3A1
12) P Aravind 3A1
13) Hisyam 3AB
14) Jason Hong 4E5
15) Ng Kian Hao 3A3
Transport to Pioneer Sec will leave Montfort at 7am
Let's Bring Back Some Silverware!

Singapore Rugby (South) vs Singapore Rugby (West) @ CCAB 28th Aug

2008-08-27T19:06:00.000-07:00

The following Rugby Boys on to report to CCAB on Thursday [28th Aug] at 1.30pm.
The Montfort Rugby boys who have been selected to represent Singapore (South) are:1) Ariel Salim 2A1 (Centre)2) Jonathan Lim 2A1 (Lock)3) Justin Seow 2A3 (Hooker)4) Leon Lim 2A3 (Flanker)5) Calvin Lim 2AA (Scrum-Half)6) Mohd Mukhlis 2AB (Full-Back)7) Muhd Fardanshah 2AB (Prop)8) Ahmad Danial 2E4 (Winger)9) Joel Lee 2E4 (No.8)10) Tang Han Yang 2E4 (Prop)11) Muhd Nabil 2A3 (Fly-Half/Centre)12) Harish Pandey 2AB (Flanker)13) Rexford Biondy Henka 1E2 (Prop)14) Mohd Shamir 1AB (Winger)15) Matthew Ho 1AA (Prop)16) Randall Toh 1E3 (Winger)
The following players have also been identified to assist as a shadow team during matches:1) Kenny Lee 1AA (Prop)2) Zulhilman 1E2 (Lock)3) Ivan Ong 1E3 (Utility Back)4) Kirish 1E4 (Utility Back/LooseForward)5) Dom Daniel Kumar 1E2 (Scrum Half)6) Alvin Yap 1A1 (Prop)7) Lewis Syn 1E1 (Hooker)

Singapore Rugby (South)

2008-08-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

The following Rugby Boys have to attend a training by Singapore Rugby on Wed 27th Aug.
Attendance at this training is vital as you make up more than 60% of the Singapore Rugby (South) competition squad and run-on team for the upcoming Standard Chartered Youth Tournament against Singapore Rugby (North); Singapore Rugby (West) and Singapore Rugby (East).
The Montfort Rugby boys who have been selected to represent Singapore (South) are:
1) Ariel Salim 2A1 (Centre)
2) Jonathan Lim 2A1 (Lock)
3) Justin Seow 2A3 (Hooker)
4) Leon Lim 2A3 (Flanker)
5) Calvin Lim 2AA (Scrum-Half)
6) Mohd Mukhlis 2AB (Full-Back)
7) Muhd Fardanshah 2AB (Prop)
8) Ahmad Danial 2E4 (Winger)
9) Joel Lee 2E4 (No.8)
10) Tang Han Yang 2E4 (Prop)
11) Muhd Nabil 2A3 (Fly-Half/Centre)
12) Harish Pandey 2AB (Flanker)
13) Rexford Biondy Henka 1E2 (Prop)
14) Mohd Shamir 1AB (Winger)
15) Matthew Ho 1AA (Prop)
16) Randall Toh 1E3 (Winger)
The following players have also been identified to assist as a shadow team during trainings:
1) Kenny Lee 1AA (Prop)
2) Zulhilman 1E2 (Lock)
3) Ivan Ong 1E3 (Utility Back)
4) Kirish 1E4 (Utility Back/LooseForward)
5) Dom Daniel Kumar 1E2 (Scrum Half)
6) Alvin Yap 1A1 (Prop)
7) Lewis Syn 1E1 (Hooker)
My deepest apologies for the late notice as Singapore Rugby was able to confirm pitch availiability late last evening.
On behalf of Singapore Rugby, many thanks for your kind understanding and support in the development of our home-grown rugby players.
Cheers,
Mr Jasbir Singh (HP: 94505434) Montfort Rugby Co-ordinator & Singapore Combined Schools Under-18 Team Manager

M1-SRU 10s Tournament @ YCK Stadium

2008-08-23T04:21:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby Under-14 smashed its first three opponents on a rain-sodden pitch on Saturday (23rd August).

Our Under-14 team beat Greenridge 10-0, Northbrooks 15-0 and ACS International 5-0.

With those three teams, Montfort will meet ACS (Independent) in the Cup Semi-Final. The game was expected to take place on Saturday (23rd August) but had to postponed because of inclement weather.

The re-scheduled Semi-Final is expected to take place sometime next week. Nonetheless, it means that Montfort is now the Top 4 among the 10-a-side rugby teams.

Maybe we should concentrate on building a niche in 10s and 7s.

Cheers,
The Boss

Singapore Rugby Regional U15 Competition 2008

2008-08-13T18:42:00.000-07:00

I am delighted to announce that the following U-14 rugby players will be required to attend the Singapore Rugby Regional Under 15s Competition selection trial:
Ariel, Jonathan Lim, Justin, Leon, Calvin, Mukhlis, Fardhan, Ahmad Danial, Joel, Han Yang, Nabil and Harish.
From the trial, there is an opportunity of representing their zone. Montfort have been placed in the South Zone. The four zones North, South, East and West, will play against one another in an SRU-organised Tournament starting on the 18th August.
This Under 15’s regional competition is played between neighbourhood schools, and is supported by the Standard Chartered Bank. This tournament allows the union to identify 30 talented players. These players will then train and play against a combined team from the main schools, who have also been selected by the union.
Standard Chartered Bank has always been a firm supporter of Rugby and Youth Development in the sport, and they have kindly continued their sponsorship of the National Under 16 and Under 20 Teams.
Please ensure that all of you who have been asked to go for the selection players attend the trials, as it enables you to improve not only your playing abilities, which will in turn enhance our school’s overall playing performance.
If you need any clarifications on dates and venues, please see Mr Singh (HP: 94505434)

M1-SRU Tournaments

2008-08-10T06:15:00.000-07:00

To All Sec 1-4 players,

There will be an U-14 M1-SRU 10s tournament on 23rd Aug. Venue will be confirmed closer to the date.

On 30th Aug, there will be another U-17 M1-SRU tournament. Venue will be confirmed closer to the date.

Consent Forms will be issued out to all players soon. Please collect your consent forms personally from Mr Singh.

Cheers,
Mr Jasbir Singh [HP: 94505434]
"A Man who is lost in his passion is not as lost as a Man who has lost his passion!"

Congratulations to our National Rugby Players

2008-08-05T18:55:00.000-07:00

Three Montfortian Rugby Players are now part of the National Under-16, National Under-17 and National Under 18 Rugby Team.

This is one-step up from the Combined Schools Rugby Team that had been assembled in June 2008.

Our three National Players are:

Low Feng Hua (National Under-18)
Ng Song Yu (National Under-17) and
Ng Kian Hao (National Under-16)

Well Done Boys for being NATIONAL players!

Mr Singh

C Division Rugby Season - An Overview

2008-08-03T04:34:00.000-07:00

The 2008 C Division season for Montfort Rugby kicked off on 26th June 2008 with a convincing win over Jurong Secondary School. It was a good win for our Montfort C Div boys as well as debut win for new coach Chris Dyson.

The Jurong match saw the emergence of a bunch of Sec 2 rugby players who razzle-dazzled in the back-line (Nabil, Mukhlis, Ariel, Danial and Calvin). The forward pack was also well-led by Joel.

Then came the first real test for this emerging Montfortian team when they met the well-drilled St. Andrew's Secondary rugby juggernaut. It was a match to forget as the Saints smashed the Montfort team 80-0. But it was a performance that was not a disgrace as Saints are a well-oiled rugby machine with great players well-coached and well-led by passionate teachers-in-charge. Saints is the benchmark for all rugby playing schools in Singapore.

After the debacle at Saints, our Montfortian C Div team bounced back with a 67-8 win over Greendale Secondary at Greendale. It was a match that saw the total annihilation of Greendale.

The Greendale win was followed with another big win over Admiralty Secondary at CCAB on 11th July.

So at the end of the first round of the National Schools C Division tournament, Montfort was second in their group, thus qualifying for the 2nd Round.

At the 2nd Round draw held at Saints on 14th July, Mr Jasbir Singh and Mr Chris Dyson attended the meeting with bated breath. The 2nd Round Draw was not kind to Montfort. We were placed in the same group as ACS (Barker); Raffles Institution and up-coming rugby powerhouse Bedok Town.

We lost all our three matches in the 2nd Round - (0-19 vs ACS Barker); (7-37 vs Bedok Town) and (0-58). Somewhere along the way, the Montfort boys were overwhelmed by these rugby powerhouses. For example Bedok Town are coached by Mr Kelvin Lee, the ex-Montfort Rugby Coach. According to Mr Singh: "Coach Kelvin is a coach whom I tremendous respect for as he has always been able to bring the best out of any team that he coaches. The fact that his Bedok Town team qualified for the Cup Sem-Finals is a testimony to his coaching. The day he left Montfort was the saddest day in my life. I hope I can re-kindle my partnership in the near future. I have known him for six years and he has been a credit to rugby."

After finishing bottom of our 2nd Round Group, we were given a reprieve in the Plate Section of the Competition. We met Damai Secondary in the Plate Quarter-Finals on 1st August. Sadly we lost 17-0 to a well-drilled Damai side coached by Mr Adin Ng. Said Montfort teacher-in-charge Jasbir Singh: "It was a bitter blow to lose to Adin's team. But the better team won. We have to respect Adin's ability in moulding teams that are underdogs into champions. I had worked with Adin whilst I was Rugby Teacher-In-Charge at Junyuan Secondary when we were National B Division Novice Champions. Adin is a no-nonsense coach that is winner. Good luck Adin for your Plate Semi-Finals."

Overall, it has been a campaign that had some highs and lows for our Montfortian C Division. We were on a roll in the first round of the competition but lost our way in the latter stages of the competition.

Mr Jasbir Singh will be conducting a post-season review with the C Division team on Monday 4th August.

The road to victory for the 2009 season starts NOW!

Combined Schools Rugby Representatives

2008-05-29T04:52:00.000-07:00

Montfort Rugby is proud to announce that the following players have been selected as Combined Schools players:

Under-16:
Ng Kian Hao & Mohd Firdaus

Under-17:
Ng Song Yu

Under-18:
Low Feng Hua

In addition, Mr Jasbir Singh has been appointed as Assistant Team Manager for the Combined Schools Under-18 Rugby Team. He will be assisting Mr Michael from Pioneer Junior College.

M1-SRU 10s

2008-05-29T04:41:00.000-07:00

Our Montfortian C Div and B Div boys were in action on 28th and 29th May 2008 at CCAB (Evans Road) for the M1-SRU 10s.

Our C Div boys emerged as Plate Runners-Up in the competition. They started the competition with a narrow 0-5 loss to ACS (Barker Road) but our C boys picked up the pace with a 21-0 win against Northbrooks Secondary. The Northbrooks victory sealed our place in the Plate Semi-Finals where we met Damai Secondary. Our boys beat Damai 5-0 to secure a place in the Plate Finals against our fellow Catholic brother school SJI. In the final, SJI played a robust match and beat us 15-0. Despite losing the match, our C boys showed a lot of spirit and determination.

Our B Boys emerged as Cup Semi-Finalist in their competition. They started the competition with a 5-0 win over Northbrooks. The B Boys then held ACS (Barker) to 10-10 draw to secure their place in the Cup Semi-Final against Pioneer Sec. Despite losing 12-0 to Pioneer, our B Boys showed a lot of potential and the national age-grade coaches are impresssed with some of our boys.

Well Done Giants!

Rugby Training Resumes on Tues 20th May

2008-05-13T23:48:00.000-07:00

Exams will be over soon.

That means rugby training will re-start on 20th May (Tuesday) at 3pm for Sec 1, 2, 3.

New coaches are coming down from the Singapore Rugby Union.

Fresh start for all!

Best Regards,
The BOSS

Well Done Montfort Rugby Giants

2008-05-01T04:52:00.000-07:00

This is the first post for a long-time as Mr Singh has been knocked out with the dreaded chickenpox and the blog has been lying idle for a while. But the MAN is now back at Montfort!
Congratulatons to the B Divison for coming in 4th Place in the National Under-17 Rugby Plate Tournament.
This means our Montfortian Rugby Giants are now among the Top 8 in Singapore rugby-playing schools.
We wish to thank our coach, Mr Kelvin, for bringing us this far! Special mention also to our Player of the Season and Man of Steel, Low Feng Hua, who led the team very well.
Another update, our Coach has decided to leave Montfort to take up another appointment elsewhere. This means that we will be having a new coach by May 16. The new coach will be assisted by Mr Singh who has decided to lace-up his boots once again and train the under-13 and under-14 forwards for the up-coming C Division tournament in July 2008.
Good Luck for the upcoming Mid-Year Exams!

MSS 26 JSS 8

2008-03-29T06:38:00.000-07:00

The match report from http://redsports.sg says it all:

"Montfort Secondary played a well-controlled game to beat Jurong Secondary 26-8 in the National Under-17 Rugby Plate Championship. The game looked like it would be a closely fought match with Jurong slotting home a drop goal in the early part of the match to go ahead 3-0. But immediately after the 3 points, Montfort struck back after poor tackling by Jurong gave them a chance to score a try down the wing to go ahead 5-3. A determined Jurong fought bravely back and camped in Montfort’s half for close to 15 minutes. Unfortunately, Jurong’s decision to play a kicking game denied them a chance to retain possession to gain points. Eventually, excellent defending by Montfort led to a turnover ball and a breakaway try by their huge out-center (#8) for a 12-3 lead. With confidence growing, Montfort quickly added a simple try and conversion just before the end of the half for a commanding 19-3 lead.When many would have wrote Jurong off at the end of the first half, the men in black proved that they still had something in the bag. Again they dominated possession and territory but kicking the ball out of hand did not help them convert their chances. A 5 meter scrum from the Montfort line was the closest the team had to score a try. Their persistence eventually paid off when they scored another elusive try through a well-rehearsed forward move to cut Montfort’s lead to 19-8. Nearing the end of the game, Montfort wanted to end on a high. The team piled on the pressure, causing Jurong to give away penalties in their 22. It was from one of these penalties that Montfort’s huge out-center managed to rumble over the line and score the last try of the game under the post. With a 26-8 lead, Montfort held on comfortably till the end of the game."

Great work Giants

MSS: 57 ADSS: 7

2008-03-18T06:11:00.000-07:00

Montfort beat Admiralty 57-7 at SAJC on Monday (17th March) in the second round of the National Under-17 Plate Competition.

Our try scorers were Low Feng Hua, Nicholas Toh, Ng Kian Hao, Tan Ming Liang, Ng Song Yu and Mohd Firdaus.

The match played in blistering heat was memorable for the inspired play of Captain Low Feng Hua and speedy back Ng Kian Hao.

Well-done Giants.

Let's focus on the next two matches against Jurong and ACS (International) next Tuesday and next Friday respectively.

To God Be The Glory!

Police Cup - Plate 2nd Round Fixture List

2008-03-13T04:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Gentlemen,
The 2nd Round Fixtures are out:
17/3/2008 [Mon]: MSS vs ADSS @ SAJC - 3pm
25/3/2008 [Tues]: MSS vs JSS @ SAJC - 4.30pm
28/3/2008 [Fri]: MSS vs ACS (International) @ CCAB Evans Road - 3pm

Good Luck Guys!

Singapore Cricket Club Rugby 7s

2008-03-08T04:53:00.000-08:00

Our Montfort Rugby Under-14 Giants were invited by the Singapore Cricket Club to take part in the prestigious SCC 7s at the hallowed turf of the Padang on Saturday 8th March 2008. We were given only two days notice to prepare for this tournament and certainly did not disappoint.

Montfort was placed in Pool A together with local powerhouse St. Andrew's Sec, Australian International School, Pioneer Sec, Greenridge Sec and Bedok Town.

Pool B consisted of ACS (Independent), ACS (Barker Road), Lycee Francais Singapour (French School), St. Joseph's Institution and United World College.

At the end of Pool round robin matches, the top in two of each Pool will advance to the Cup Section of the Competition and the 3rd and 4th in each Pool will advance to the Bowl Section of the Competition.

Montfort started their pool matches with a 0-22 loss to St. Andrew's. The run of bad luck continued with a 0-14 loss to Bedok Town. But our Montfortian Giants did not give up and turned around their campaign with two wins over the much bigger Australian International School (24-10) and the fired-up Greenridge Sec (12-7). We lost narrowly against local top-4 team Pioneer Sec in our final pool match. But because of results in the other Pool matches, our Montfortian Giants finished in the top four to qualify for the Bowl Semi-Finals.

In a hard-fought we lost by two tries to United World College. It was a gritty performance by our Giants and they left the pitch to a warm applause from the crowd who knew we had given the expat UWC a hard-fight. We also managed to keep the rampaging UWC shackled in the second-half.

Despite losing in the semi-finals, we are proud to say that we are now among the top eight of the local and expat under-14 teams in Singapore.

Our Under-14 Giants who played in this tough SCC 7s campaign were:
1) Calvin Lim - Captain
2) Mukhlis
3) Nabil
4) Ahmad Danial
5) Harish Pundey
6) Jonathan Lim
7) Leon Lim
8) Fardhan
9) Ariel Salim
10) Kirish
11) Mohd Shamir
12)Dominic Daniel

Well done Giants. The teachers-in-charge and coach who witnessed your performance on Saturday are proud of you. Here's to a successful National Under-14 Championship in July.

Police Cup Under-17: 2nd Round Groupings

2008-03-07T00:18:00.000-08:00

The second round draw for the 2nd Round Competition was just made today.

In the Plate, Montfort has been placed in the same group as ACS-International, Jurong Secondary and Admiralty Secondary. First match will kick off Term 2 Week 1.

The other group in the Plate Group are Pierce Secondary, Bukit Batok Secondary, Damai Secondary and Junyuan Secondary.

The top two from the Plate will proceed to the Plate Quarter-Finals where they will meet the bottom two of the Cup 2nd Round Groups.

For the Cup competition, the groupings are SJI, RI, Unity Sec and ACS (Barker Road) in one group while the other group is made up of ACS (I), St. Andrew's, Greenridge Sec and Pioneer Sec.

This is going to be an interesting tournament. Good Luck To All Teams!

M1-SRU 10s: Montfort are Plate Semi-Finalists

2008-03-02T03:00:00.001-08:00

Our C Div Rugby Giants took part in the M1-SRU 10-a-side Rugby Tournament at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on Saturday 1st March.

In our Pool C matches, we started off with a match against powerhouse St. Andrew's Secondary. We were narrowly beaten 0-5 by the well-coached Saints. In our subsequent Pool C match, we smashed Admiralty Secondary 15-0. Our next match against the well-drilled Pierce Secondary . We were held 0-0. But by this match, we had already qualified for the Plate Semi-Finals as we had finished runners-up in Pool C. Saints topped our pool - not surprisingly!

In the semi-finals, we drew 5-5 with Greenridge Secondary. There was a further deadlock after extra-time. Under competition rules, if there is a draw in the semi-finals match, the team that scored first in the match will go through to the Final. Greenridge had scored first in the Semi-Finals, so our Giants bowed out at the Semi-Finals undefeated on the field of play.

We will be back in the National Under-14 Rugby Championship!

A few points that the Rugby Teachers-in-charge had taken note during Saturday's tournament: Compared to other schools (except for the top three of ACS-I, SAS and RI) Montfort has the biggest depth in terms of numbers of under-14 players. This augurs well for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 rugby seasons. Secondly, we have noticed that there are several up-coming rugby coaches. They have impressed us with their cool and calm manner in getting the best of their players. They are excellent motivators. Good luck to them in their future endeavours.

Montfort Sec:41 Bedok Town Sec:34

2008-03-02T02:46:00.000-08:00

It was a local derby between two teams that had many shared experiences.

Both teams were coached by the same coach, Mr Kelvin.

Both teams had conducted several training sessions together for the past few years and had even played together in friendly matches both here and overseas.

But it was a brutal match that was played at SAJC on Friday 29th Feb with our Montfortian Giants edging out Bedok Town 41-34.

It was a nerve-wrecking match that could have been won by either team right up the last kick of the match. But our Giants spirit stayed strong!

In the end, our Montfortian Giants prevailed and qualified for the next stage of the National Under-17 Rugby Competition coming in 3rd in Pool C. SJI qualified as Champions of Pool C with five wins out of five, followed by Greenridge (four out five wins), followed by Montfort (three wins out of five), followed by Bukit Batok (two wins out of five), followed by Evergreen (one win out of five) and finishing last in Pool C is Bedok Town who lost all five of their matches.

The teachers-in-charge congratulate our Giants for progressing to the next round of the competition.

Bring Back The Biff!

Montfort:14 SJI:19

2008-02-26T04:49:00.000-08:00

Our Montfortian Giants played like brave warriors when they faced SJI at SJI on Tuesday afternoon. In fact our Warriors were leading 7-5 at half-time but SJI clawed their way back to lead 19-7 with five minutes to go.

Our Giants pushed SJI all the way to the final whistle but were narrowly beaten by SJI 19-14.

This narrow defeat at the hands of our fellow Catholic brother school had some positives.

The Montfortian Giants did not give up even when they trailing 19-7 with five minutes to spare. Captain Low Feng Hua narrowed the score to 19-14 with a converted try with four minutes remaining. This set up a frentic finish but SJI just hung on for their lives to snatch a narrow victory.

Montfort's tries were scored by our Captain Low Feng Hua and Ng Kian Hao. Feng Hua also converted one of the tries while Vice-Captain Ng Song Yu chipped in with a conversion.

Today's game also marked the debut of our school softballer Tan Ming Liang. Ming Liang played his heart out and has loads of potential to be a good rugby player. All players who wore the Montfort jersey today did the school proud. Gentlemen, you are all true warriors and Giants!

We may have lost to SJI today. But we will bounce back and give our best shot against Bedok Town on Friday at SAJC.

To God Be The Glory!

Montfort:21 Evergreen:10

2008-02-22T17:27:00.000-08:00

Our Montfortian Giants thrashed Evergreen Secondary 21-10 on Friday 22nd Feb at Evergreen Secondary.

In front of a boisterous home crowd, our Montfort Rugby warriors silenced the home team when Captain Low Feng Hua scored the first try of the match. The try was duly converted by Vice-Captain Ng Song Yu. Two more tries were scored and converted to seal a great victory.

Playing a high tempo pressing game, our Montfortian Giants blunted the much-vaunted Evergreen forward pack. The Evergreen pack boasted a national under-16 player who was a menace. But our Montfortian Giants were able to deal with the Evergreen threat with a series of hard-hitting tackles and no nonsense rucking.

Two more tries were scored by Montfort to seal the fate of Evergreen. Feng Hua scored his second try to add to Benjamin Matchap's first-half try.

This was a game that saw our Montfort Giants brave the hostile home crowd who had berated our school with chanting that is best left unwritten. But being true gentlemen, our boys swept aside such negativity and charged forward with great passion to do the school proud.

A point to note that our Giants played well because they played with their hearts, aims and hopes as ONE!

The pre-match talk led by Mr Vincent Toh and pre-match prayer led by Mr Vincent Yong certainly got our players focussed on the task at hand. Pacing the touchlines, Head Coach Mr Kelvin and teachers Mr Toh, Mr Yong and Mr Singh continued to keep our Montfortian spirits up. This four-man partnership are always there to support our Montfortian Giants - They are truly Men For Others.

Remember gentlemen - Our Hearts, Our Hopes and Our Aims Are One.

We dedicate our victory to God without whom we would not be able to overcome the hostile environment and a technically-gifted team like Evergreen.

Our next match will be against our fellow Catholic brothers SJI at SJI on Tuesday. SJI has a long and proud rugby tradition. We must respect them and they are well-led by teachers who very passionate about the game. Their head coach is also a respected veteran in the coaching scene. It promises to be a cracking match. Montfortian supporters are more than welcome to the match. The match kicks off at 4.30pm.

To God Be The Glory!

Montfort Sec:38 Bukit Batok Sec:17

2008-02-19T04:09:00.000-08:00

Our Montfortian Rugby Giants did the school proud when they thrashed Bukit Batok Secondary 38-17 at SAJC on a scorching Tuesday afternoon.

Our Giants started the game well and scored the first try of the match after a fine breakthrough by the Team Captain Low Feng Hua. Captain Feng Hua added two more tries in the match. Our multi-tasking Ng Kian Hao also scored another two tries and our Sec 3 player Nicholas Toh added another try to send Bukit Batok Secondary School down 38-17. Our Team Vice-Captain Ng Song Yu converted four of the tries.

This was a game that our Montfortian Giants had to win because there were comments in some rugby blogs that Bukit Batok were the favourites in today's match especially after they had beaten Evergreen Secondary last week at Evergreen. One posting on a Bukit Batok Rugby Blog mentioned that Montfort will lose today's match by a big margin. But we showed them!

But our Montfortian Giants played their hearts out and made the Bukit Batok boys eat their words. As we had said, we will settle the matter on the field. It is no use bragging off the field.

Our Montfortian Giants were fired up by some old boys who came back to remind the players that the team was playing the game not for themselves or for the coach but for the school that we love so much. They were reminded by one old boy, Cheng Sen, that we will defend the Montfortian badge all the way and we will not disappoint the school. Thank You Old Boys!

Before the match, Mr Vincent Yong led the team in a prayer. With our minds focussed, we got down to business to scare the living daylights out of Bukit Batok. Thank You Mr Yong for focussing our boys and to remind them that God is with us in our battle for rugby honours.

The rugby players did not disappoint us today. They played like GIANTS. The Bukit Batok team were silenced. WE BEAT THEM.

Let's today's win be a lesson for all Montfortians. Never brag that you will beat your opponent before a game. It will provide ammunition to the other team. I like to remind all rugby players of a story that took place in mid-2001.

Australia was playing a British Lions team in the third and final match of a three-match series. The British Lions won the first match. The Australians won the second match. So the third match was the decider. A couple of days before the third match, the British Lions player Austin Healey described the Australian player Justin Harrison as a mere wooden plank in the local newspapers. This was utterly rude to Harrison, who was a relatively new member to the Australian team. Harrison, who plays in the second row, was so fired up that he won every lineout ball in that match and sealed victory for the Australians. The mistake the British Lions did was to underestimate the Australians and especially the newcomer Harrison. Harrison later went on the play in a Rugby World Cup Final and win the Super 12 with the Brumbies. The lesson is simple: NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOUR OPPONENT.

So our Montfortian Giants now play Evergreen Secondary on Friday 22nd Feb at Evergreen Secondary at 4.30pm. As our Giants know, Evergreen beat Bedok Town on Tuesday evening. So Giants, you know what to do on Friday - Respect your opponent, but fear not. Because God is with you. With his strength, you will soar like eagles!

To God Be The Glory!

Preview of MSS vs BBSS (19th Feb) 3pm @ SAJC

2008-02-18T06:06:00.000-08:00

We will be playing against Bukit Batok Sec on Tuesday at SAJC at 3pm. Bus will leave school at 1.30pm. Match will kick off at 3pm. We should be done by 5pm. There will not be training for the lower secondary players on Tuesday. Training will resume on Thursday at 3pm for lower secondary and 5pm for upper secondary. All the best to Montfortian Giants Under-17 who will need to be at their very best when the take on Bukit Batok, who have a formidable team and are well-led by the teacher-in-charge and coach. But anything is possible in rugby as long as you stay humble and hungry for success. Remember that BBSS has a strong forward pack and skillfull backline. So stay focussed and stay hungry!

Under-17 Group Stages Match Day 1

2008-02-13T02:47:00.000-08:00

Area for improvement: Engagement during scrum by tight-five; No.8 needs to pick-up and go from the base of the scrum more often; Flankers need to "immobilize" opposing scrum-half early in the game to show who is the BOSS; Entire scrum needs to work on defending the line five metres out; Need to vary line-out jumper and have more jumper options at the line-out; Use the rolling maul if line-out ball is secured; Cleaning out at the ruck (three to clear, three to guard the fringe of the ruck); Ruck to be cleared with shoulders and not hands; Target-sight and strike your opponent at the ruck with maximum force into his chest and stomach area; Keep low and stay strong when taking the ball into contact; Off-loading techniques need to be worked on; Tackling needs more "BIG HITS" at the lower-chest/upper stomach area, smashing with the lead forearm, especially in the first five minutes - show who is the BOSS.

So you can see we still have lots to work at. But to all under-17 players are just at the beginning of their rugby lives.

To all the B Div players who played Greenridge on Tuesday, the teachers-in-charge applaud your effort and spirit. You will only get better! Never give up! And always remember, the first ten minutes of the game, you will need to show the other team who is THE BOSS!

Good luck for the next game against Bukit Batok.

Remember to awaken the Montfortian Giant in you!

From Mr Singh (Rugby Teacher-In-Charge)

Training Schedule (Mon 11/2 to Fri 15/2)

2008-02-10T02:41:00.000-08:00

Rugby training schedule for this coming week (11/2 to 15/2):
Mon - Weights - Sec 2 to 4
Tues - Under-17 Match against Greenridge Sec @ Evergreen Sec. Bus Leaves at 1.30pm
Wed - Weights - Sec 2 to 4
Thurs - Field Training - Sec 1 & 2 [3to5pm] Sec 3 & 4 [5to7pm]
Friday - Field Training - Sec 2 to Sec 4 [3pm to 5pm]

Let The Battle Begin!

2008-02-10T02:26:00.000-08:00

Our B Division Giants will be kicking off their National Under-17 Rugby Police Cup campaign on Tuesday (Feb 12) against Greenridge Secondary. The match will kick off at 3pm at the Evergreen Secondary School rugby field.

Montfort Sec has been pitted in Group C against SJI, Bukit Batok Sec, Evergreen Sec, Greenridge Sec and Bedok Town Sec. The top two will proceed to the Cup stage, the next two into the Plate stage and the bottom two into the Bowl stage.

All the best to our B Division Rugby Giants in their quest to be crowned as National Under-17 Rugby Champions.

To God To Be The Glory!

Our role models - Auckland Grammar School

2008-02-01T03:11:00.000-08:00

Dear gentlemen of rugby,
For the past few months we have been trying to build up a culture of rugby excellence in Montfort.
Many of you have asked me [Mr Singh] on why we need to train five times a week for the Sec 2 to Sec 4s. The reason is pure and simple - We want to be the best that we can be in Singapore.
I have seen many great rugby-playing schools and all of them have reached the top through the following:
1) The players train consistently five times a week - Two days in the gym and Three days in the field. They train five times a week the whole year around.
2) The players are serious and disciplined.
3) The senior players coach the junior players.
4) The teachers-in-charge are serious about winning and are not interested in excuses.
5) There is a collective vision to always honour the school name when the players play against other schools.

Auckland Grammar School represents what we at Montfort Secondary School aspire to be.

Auckland Grammar rugby has produced more All-Blacks than any other school in New Zealand. Montfort Rugby hopes to produce more Singapore national players than any other school in Singapore with effect from 2008.

Auckland Grammar rugby is the acknowledged powerhouse of New Zealand Schools Rugby.
Montfort Rugby wants to be the best rugby playing school in Singapore by 2011.

If you believe it, you will achieve it gentlemen!

Check out the Auckland Grammar School Rugby http://www.ags.school.nz/sport/rugby.html
and you will understand why I [Mr Singh] has tremendous respect for them. In fact a lot of our rugby procedures and code of conduct in Montfort is going to be based on what has been going on in Auckland Grammar for decades. As they say, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery!

I wish Auckland Grammar all the best in their rugby endeavours and I hope Montfort Rugby can be like the great Auckland Grammar rugby teams of the past 100 years!

Sec 1 Players Allocated to Rugby

2008-01-27T04:17:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the following Sec 1 Rugby Giants who have been allocated Rugby as the first CCA:

WEE MENG HAO LEWIS 1A1
YAP CHIU PENG ALVIN 1A1
ASHWIN ELANGOVAN 1A1
ROYDEN QUEK 1A2
ARJUNAM S/O MURALLI 1AA
TOH JASMOND 1AA
MUHAMMAD MUZAIYIN B ZAINODIN 1AA
KINGSFIELD TAN LEE KOON 1AA
MUHAMMAD DANIAL B YUSOFF 1AA
MOHAMMAD TAUFIK 1AA
MOHAMED SYAKHIR B MOHAMED S 1AA
MATTHEW HO WEIJIE 1AA
ZERI ADLI B SAIFUL RIJAL 1AA
MUHAMMAD SAMZARI B SELAMAT 1AB
MOHAMMAD SHAMIR B MOHAMED R 1AB
LOH WAN LOONG 1AB
SHONIT NANDAKUMAR 1E1
CLEON LEE CHONG ZHI 1E1
R ZULHILMAN B MOHAMAD ZAHER 1E2
REXFORD BIONDY HENKA 1E2
DOMINIC DANIEL KUMAR 1E2
BARATHAN S/O MAGANTHIRAN 1E2
CHIA JUNYING ZACHARY 1E2
ZAINULARIFFIN B MUHAMMAD S 1E3
LIM ZHI WEI IVAN IRWAN 1E3
EUGENE SITO YOU CHENG 1E3
TAN YAN JIE 1E4
KIRISH DEEPAN JAGADEESAN 1E4
YEO ZHI HONG REUBEN 1E5

Other Sec 1 gentlemen who wish to join rugby but whose name are not reflected in the above-mentioned namelist, feel free to see Mr Vincent Toh or Mr Jasbir Singh and we can arrange for you to be part of the Montfort Rugby family.

See you for training on Tuesday at 3pm at the school field.

Training (Mon 28th Jan to Sat 2nd Feb)

2008-01-26T19:16:00.000-08:00

Mon - Weights - 2.3opm to 5pm (Sec 2 to Sec 4)
Tues - Field Training - 3pm to 5pm (Sec 1 & 2) 5pm to 7pm (Sec 3 & 4)
Wed - Weights - 2.30pm to 5pm (Sec 2 to Sec 4)
Thurs - Field Training - 3pm to 5pm (Sec 1 & Sec 2) 5pm to 7pm (Sec 3 & 4)
Fri - Off
Sat - Friendly Match at St. Andrew's School. Meet in school foyer at 7.30am. Transport to St. Andrew's School leaves at 7.35am

Rugby Training & Friendly Matches (21/1 to 25/1)

2008-01-20T17:44:00.000-08:00

Rugby training schedule for this coming week (21/1 to 25/1):
Mon - Weights (Sec 2 to 4) - Optional
Tues - Field Training (Sec 1 to 4) - Sec 1 & 2 [3to5pm] Sec 3 & 4 [5to7pm]
Wed - Weights (Sec 2 to 4) - Optional
Thurs - Field Training (Sec 1 to 4) - Sec 1 & 2 [3to5pm] Sec 3 & 4 [5to7pm]
Friday - Friendly matches against ACS (I) @ Dover Road. Transport Provided at 2pm from MSS
Any questions, pls see Mr Toh, Mr Yong or Mr Singh

For those who want to watch rugby.....

2008-01-19T03:15:00.000-08:00

Rugby is shown on either Channel 23 or Channel 24 on Starhub Cable. These two channels cover the Guinness Premiership. The Guinness Premiership features teams from England. Channel 23 and 24 also screen rugby from the EDF Cup which is a cross-border competition involving English and Welsh teams.

Besides these two channels, Channel 96 (Australian Channel) on Starhub Cable will be screening from February onwards the Super 14 rugby tournament. The Super 14 is a competition that sees teams from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand fight out for southern hemisphere supremacy. Fourteen teams take part in this competition: Sharks, Bulls, Lions, Cheetahs and Stormers are from South Africa; Western Force, Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies from Australia; and Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders from New Zealand. These 14 teams play some cool and fast rugby.

Watch as many games as you can. Rugby is a thinking man's game.

From Mr Singh

Some observations about the Sec 1 Selection Process

2008-01-19T03:07:00.000-08:00

More than 20 Sec 1s have turned up for selection trials these past week. Our Head Coach, Mr Kelvin, is impressed with all of the boys who turned up for the selection try-out. In fact each and everyone of the players who came down for training on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday displayed good ball handling skills and general rugby aptitude. In consultation with the teachers, we encourage all the boys to come back for training next Tuesday (22nd Jan) and Thursday (24th Jan).

By now, you guys will know that rugby is a game that can be played anyone as long as the player has courage. Courage can overcome all weakness. If you have the courage to be a Montfort Rugby player join us for training on Tuesday.

A word of thanks to Head Coach Kelvin for keeping our Sec 1s engaged during the training session.

A message to the Sec 1 players who came down for training last week, continue to come down and encourage your classmates to play rugby.

Rugby is a game that will bring you places.....

Since Mr Singh first started being a teacher-in-charge for school rugby teams many years ago, he has brought rugby players to Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand for either training matches or tournaments....So Montfortians if you think you want to see the world, join rugby!

Rugby Training (14th Jan to 18th Jan)

2008-01-13T17:49:00.000-08:00

Dear gentlemen,

Rugby training schedule for this coming week (14/1 to 18/1):

Mon - Weights (Sec 2 to 4) - Optional
Tues - Field Training (Sec 1 to 4) - Sec 1 & 2 [3to5pm] Sec 3 & 4 [5to7pm]
Wed - Weights (Sec 2 to 4) - Optional
Thurs - Field Training (Sec 1 to 4) - Sec 1 & 2 [3to5pm] Sec 3 & 4 [5to7pm]
Friday - To be confirmed

Any questions, pls see Mr Toh, Mr Yong or Mr Singh

Weights Training @ School Gym

2008-01-09T16:02:00.000-08:00

Dear gentlemen of rugby,

A quick update - the gym training, although not compulsory, has seen at least 15 B and C Div players coming down. Well done, mates!

For those of you who are still unsure, the school gym is open for rugby players use on Mon and Wed from 3pm to 5pm.

If you are training weights please follow the following training routine recommended by Coach Kelvin.

Any problems please see Mr Singh (HP: 94505434).

Remember that if you do not train with weights, you will never be a Rugby Giant!

Weight Training @ the School Gym

2008-01-05T03:12:00.000-08:00

Dear Gentlemen of Rugby,

We are vey fortunate to secure the right to use the school gym so that we can beef up and become bigger and stronger for the upcoming B Division and C Division Tournament. We had our first extra weights training session last week and everyone felt good after their workout. So let's build on this feel-good feeling! As the teachers have said, weight training is purely voluntary, but if you are serious about rugby, you must be serious about lifting some heavy weights!

Just a couple of reminders:

Mr Singh will open up the gym at 3.30pm sharp for the rugby players to use on Mondays and Wednesdays. Players can come in anytime from 3.30pm onwards. Gym closes at 6pm. This staggered timing is to prevent over-crowding at the gym.

All players wishing to use the gym must be properly attired: Players must be in T-Shirt, Shorts and Shoes. No Bare-Bodied Training in the gym, unless you are Arnold Schwarnegger or Ronnie Coleman or the All-Blacks or the South Africans Springboks. No Training in School Uniform. School rules as in the Praise & Grace handbook applies to all gym users.

Players, before the start of training, are to sign-in at the "Rugby Players Weight Training Attendance" file. This is to help the teachers to monitor which players are interested in becoming GIANTS on the rugby field.

Do the following weights routine: Machine Chest Press (5 Sets), Lat Pulldown (5 Sets), Leg Press (5 Sets), Leg Extension (5 Sets), Squats (5 Sets), Bench Row (5 Sets), Bicep Curls (5 Sets)

Players, once you are done with your weights training, you are to sign out at the "Rugby Players Weight Training Attendance" file.

Any problems, call Mr Singh (94505434).....or just shout across the weights room as he will be there as he will be joining you guys for weights training as well.

Training Schedule (7th Jan to 11th Jan)

2008-01-05T02:52:00.000-08:00

Dear Gentlemen of Rugby,

Below is the confirmed training schedule for Term 1 Week 2 (7th Jan to 11th Jan):

Mon (7th Jan): Weights Training @ School Gym. Gym Opens at 3.30pm.
Tues (8th Jan): Rugby Training @ Field. Training starts at 3.30pm
Wed (9th Jan): Weights Training @ School Gym. Gym Opens at 3.30pm.
Thursday (10th Jan) Rugby Training @ Field. Training starts at 3.30pm.
Friday (11th Jan) CCA Orientation. Recruitment for Sec 1 starts at 2pm. Get as many Sec 1s to join as possible

From Teachers-in-charge

Welcome Back Giants - Training Resumes on 3rd Jan

2008-01-02T03:11:00.000-08:00

Dear gentlemen,

Rugby training resumes on Thursday (3rd Jan) from 4pm to 6pm at the weights room.

Training is compulsory for the Sec 2s, Sec 3s and Sec 4s who are not involved in the Sec 1 Orientation.

If you are unsure of anything, please see Mr Toh, Mr Yong or Mr Singh (HP: 94505434)

From Rugby Teachers-In-Charge

Festive Season Break & Rugby Training (Dec 27th)

2007-12-18T02:50:00.000-08:00

Dear gentlemen of rugby,

It has been a productive couple of months of training. It is now time to take a short break for Hari Raya Haji & Christmas.

Our next training sessions will be on the 27th at 9am. Training will be held in school. Bring both your boots and running shoes.

Have a restful break over this holiday period. As most of you guys are still growing, load up on the carbs and protein. You can shed the fat when training resumes.

Selamat Hari Raya Haji and Merry Christmas from the teachers-in-charge

Rugby Training Schedule (Dec 11 & Dec 13)

2007-12-09T03:26:00.000-08:00

Dear Gentlemen of Rugby,

Rugby Training will be held on Dec 11 & 13 from 9am to 11am at the school field.

Bring both running shoes and boots.

If you are unable to make it for training for whatever reason, please contact Mr Singh at 94505434.

Cheers!

Cleaning Up At The Ruck - An Alternative to Cleaning Up A Bigger Adversary

2007-12-06T02:43:00.000-08:00

Hello Gentlemen of Rugby,

This morning training session we looked and practiced at how we can clean up a bigger opposing player at the ruck. Check out this video clip from England. Notice how the player coming in lifts and cleans up his opposing number! Remember grab and twist your opposite number!

Montfort Under-13 Win Manulife International Youth 10s Plate Championship

2007-12-01T05:13:00.000-08:00

Well Done To The Under-13s squad for pulling through and winning the Manulife International Youth 10s Plate Championship on Saturday afternoon at the Singapore Polo Club.

In a hard-fought final against the Centaurus Under-13s, our players beat Centaurus by three tries to one.

The Under-13s had started the tournament slowly but had recovered by the time of the Plate Final. Many hard tackles were meted out to the Centaurus Under-13s. This win shows that with proper motivation and determination we can compete against the bigger boys.

The win shows that physical size does not matter in rugby, but what counts is the size of the heart and collective strength of the Montfort team.

A special mention to the Monfort Under-16 team who made it to the Plate Final but lost to Blacks Under-16 team. But take heart Monfortian Under-16 players, it was a close match.

Rugby Training on Thursday (29th Nov)

2007-11-28T01:51:00.001-08:00

Dear Gentlemen of Rugby,

Rugby Training resumes on Thursday at 9am. Meet at Foyer. Bring both boots and running shoes. Training will end at 11am.

Remind your mates who have missed training for the past couple of sessions to turn up for training.

From rugby teachers-in-charge

Manulife International Youth Rugby 10s Tournament

2007-11-27T03:37:00.000-08:00

Dear gentlemen of rugby,

The Manulife International Youth Rugby 10s Tournament will be held this Saturday (Dec 1st) at the Singapore Polo Club fields (Mount Pleasant Road) - See map

We will be taking part in the under-13s (Sec 1), under-14s (Sec 2) and under 16s (Sec 3 and Sec 4) categories.

Transport to the tournament will be provided. The bus will leave school at 11.30am. So assemble at the Foyer by 11.25am.

Since the Singapore Polo Club is a huge compound, we need to sort out some admin matters

Firstly, the under-13s will be playing at Pitch 1; the under-14s will be playing at Pitch 10 and the under-16s will be playing at Pitch 13. Each age-grade team will be playing a minimum of two 1o-a-side matches before proceeding to the knockout stages. The first set of matches are expected to kick off at 1.30pm for lower sec and 12.30pm for upper sec.

To help the teachers identify the Montfortian players [the Polo Club is huge...trust me], please wear your Montfort Rugby T-Shirt at all times. A detailed kit list and instructions will be issued to all of you after Thursday's training session.

The tournament is expected to end at around 5.30pm. Transport back to school is provided.

Mr Singh (HP: 94505434) will be the contact person on match day. If your parents have any questions, feel free to call either Mr Vincent Toh, Mr Vincent Yong, Miss Diane or Mr Singh.

Do encourage your parents to pop down to the Polo Club. I am sure they will enjoy the matches on show.

I have included maps of the Polo Club and the pitches below:

No Rugby Training on Wednesday (28th Nov)

2007-11-26T20:42:00.000-08:00

Dear Gentlemen of Rugby,

There will be NO rugby training on Wednesday.

Take Wednesday off to rest for the tough training session that will take place on Thursday.

See you guys on Thursday morning.

From Rugby Teachers-in-charge

Rugby Training on Tuesday 27th Nov

2007-11-25T20:23:00.000-08:00

Rugby Training on Tuesday 27th Nov from 9am to 11am.
All Sec 1 to Sec 3 players must turn up for training.
Training will be at the School Field, Gym & Foyer.
Please bring your boots and running shoes for training.
Coach Kelvin will be away but Mr Singh will take over training.
Please remind your friends who have missed training these past few sessions to turn up.
On Tuesday, we will be concentrating on the basic skills once again - Lateral, Switch and Dummy Passes; Front-On Tackle and Rucking. Fitness work will be limited to 5 reps of interval training 100s to build up your match fitness.
From Rugby Teachers-in-charge (Mr Toh, Mr Yong, Miss Diane & Mr Singh)