The CCRFC Dragons were spawned on a hot and humid September afternoon in 2005 at the Camp Lapu-Lapu parade ground in Lahug, Cebu. The first game of rugby in Cebu was contested by a rag-tag bunch of blokes with mixed sporting backgrounds, and hailing predominantly from beyond Philippine shores. The three Filipino players who participated in that memorable match experienced an epic struggle fraught with blood, sweat and the cries of the mutilated, the likes of which haven’t been heard since the days of the legendary Lapu-Lapu himself. Since then, the Dragons have become the number one predominantly Filipino team in the nation, and with a strong base of young players, the future looks bright.

It takes a certain type of person to enjoy full-contact sport, and with Cebu’s fighting heritage, there couldn’t be a better place in the world to search for the next batch of Philippine talent. With rugby quickly growing in a basketball crazy country, more and more people are flocking to the game they play in heaven.

The Dragons have competed in most tournaments in the Philippines since 2005, and are the reigning Manila 10’s Shield Champions. Cebu will also host the 2nd Annual Sinulog 10’s Rugby Festival on April 25, 2009. So for a good time on the pitch, and a great time after the game, make sure you make Cebu your next rugby touring destination.Contact Damien Allison, the Club’s Secretariat at tel. nos. 0918 838 9898 or email damien.gustavian@gmail.com.