The IRB needs to open its eyes and give the Philippines rugby team what it deserves: a place in its World Rankings. Currently, the IRB rankings lists 95 full member countries, including Guam, who are ranked 81.
In their last three encounters over the past three years, the Philippines Volcanoes have beaten Guam, including last weekend’s Asian Championships Division 3 Final, winning promotion to Division 2 next year.
The Philippines, Iran and Indonesia, who also competed in the tournament, may not be able to compete with the All Blacks yet. But give them the credit they deserve and rank them alongside their fellow competitors.
The IRB must give credit where credit is due for the world’s smaller rugby nations if it wants them to thrive.
Show your support for the worlds developing rugby nations by contacting the Asian Rugby Football Union and voicing your opinion:
Join The Roar rugby editor Christy Doran, former Wallaby Matt Toomua and a cast of regular and special guests as they look at the biggest issues in the game on The Roar Rugby Podcast. If you’re looking for great odds on the next game check out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Chances are you’re about to lose. Set a deposit limit.
The Wallabies’ midfield stocks could be about to go from bad to worse, with Hunter Paisami eyeing up a move to the English Premiership.…
Rugby Australia (RA) has just released its 2023 Annual Report, posting a $9 million loss and revealing an equity of negative $13 million. Back…
Waratahs teenage star Caitlyn Halse is one of the nine potential debutants in a 30-player squad for the Pacific Four series. The Wallaroos kick…
At long last Australia’s Super Rugby sides brought some semblance of what’s required to win big games of footy. Yet, it still wasn’t enough…
By my count, the Brumbies have played three teams of consequence this season. The first two - the Chiefs and Blues - thrashed them…
Phil Waugh is hopeful that windfalls from the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour and the 2027 RWC will be more than enough to pay back the debt.
