Albay Vulcans
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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Albay Vulcans Rugby Football Club |
| Colours | Red White |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Current details | |
| Ground(s) |
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| Coach |  Ric Raymond Bellen |
| Manager | Ric Raymond Bellen |
| Competition | Philippines National Rugby League Championship |
The Albay Vulcans is a Philippine rugby union and rugby league team based in Legazpi, Albay. They played in the Philippines National Rugby League Championship.
Name and Emblem
[edit]They are named after the active Mayon Volcano which overlooks Legazpi.
History
[edit]The club was founded by Ric Raymond Bellen initially formed as a rugby league club they shifted to playing rugby union but with support from the PNRL (Philippines National Rugby League) they were able to organise a home game at the Bicol University sports field against the Manila Storm in which they lost 30-14.[1][2][3]
Current squad
[edit]- Marlon Dela Cruz
- Jaineil Marbella
- William Kila
- Jemison Pastor
- Rafael Monday
- Joseph Alindogan
- Kevin Santos
- Louis Jiano Aboga
- Joey Salceda
- Matthew Frick
LRay Villafuerte
- Joeffrey Alamil
- Deo Pineda
- Niel Soria
- Reymond Bernal
- Athanasius Igag
- Renz Balmedina
- Emmanuel Moramul
- Phillip Tibong
References
[edit]- ^ "Albay Vulcans, Manila Storms Clash in Bicol, in one more Rugby first". Bayanihan News. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Manila Storm Defeats Albay Vulcans in Inaugural Match in Bicol". 13 December 2015.
- ^ "Rugby League Planet - Albay Vulcans v Manila Storm Rugby League match report Philippines". www.rugbyleagueplanet.com. Archived from the original on 16 December 2015.