Alabang Ibons gave the Manila rugby faithful something to cheer when they lifted the shield trophy. A team combining youth and experience looked dangerous all day, first vanquishing the Low Flying Dragons and then completely subduing the Scorpions second team with a 41-7 win.

Their final opponents were to be the Brisbane Vulgarians who reputedly had several first-time rugby players on the field at one time or another during the competition. They took out Valley in the quarter-finals and then routed Baretto Blues 43-0 in the semis.

With old heads Matt Cullen and Tom Egerton calling the shots and a great all-round team effort the Ibons were able to overcome the visitors from Australia, the final score 17 - 05.

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