Newspaper Cuttings : Borneo Sevens 2010 (Credits to New Sabah Times)

Newspaper Cuttings : Borneo Sevens 2010 (Credits to New Sabah Times)

Newspaper Cuttings : Borneo Sevens 2010 (Credits to New Sabah Times)

Newspaper Cuttings (Borneo Sevens 2010)-Credits to New Sabah Times

Been a Roller Coaster Ride!

Hey guys, first of all, a big Congratulations to the Champions of the recently concluded Borneo Sevens 2010. The weather was crazy, but the games were fierced and all teams showed exceptional standards of good rugby. Congratulations to all participating teams, a big thank you to all officials, sponsors, working committees, referees & our medical crew, volunteers, friends, fans and special thanks to ASTRO Arena for bringing us live that weekend on Malaysian TV, bringing us closer to our fans out there, who couldn't be with us, and wanted to be there for US. THANK YOU.

From the family of SRC, we would like to congratulate our Eagles led by PJ & his crew, for lifting the name of the Club in the Borneo Sevens, Sing 7s & COBRA 10s. Its three major consecutive weekends guys, CRAZY.. and although, we did not take the crown.. we did kick some ass back there !!! And to our Sabah Eagles, SRU Development Team... nevertheless , you guys did us PROUD!

Next in line, would be our Darwin 7s, HK 10s & HK 7s.. and ...will conclude the journey this year, with Sri Langkan Sevens... :) Having said that, our efforts to PROMOTE and DEVELOP the game of RUGBY in this country as well as the REGION, will continously be in force, as we strategise ourselves in our youth rugby development programmes, as well as our joint friendly matches with some of the bigger names in the rugby arena. And in 2011, with the current RWC fever.. we hope to be able to bring forward more talented eagles and good tournaments to you, rugby enthusiasts OUT THERE..

SRC as we call ourselves is a CLUB located in Borneo. However, like our friends and fans, our EAGLES are all over, as we recognise great talents regardless of where & how they are made, we have some good eagles made at home.., some in the process and some are already soaring high, and we have got those joining us from abroad... great and huge talents, as our great Supporters, Players & Friends. When we talk rugby, we think BIG. And, we bring those who share the same passion, to be with us, no matter where they are, cause back here in the Home of the Borneo Eagles, rugby is indeed.. much.. much more, than just a GAME.

For those, taking an early xmas & year end break... have a wonderful blessed Christmas! May this coming brand NEW YEAR bring all of us, joy and laughters. And as we cheers to the spirits of Xmas.. and be thankful for a fruitful year, may we not forget the unfortunate ones, and our rugby friends who sadly left us, may their Soul rest in Peace and the memories live on.

Lets strive for a better 2011!!! But before that.. lets get a little bit DRUNK and Cheers to a wonderful NEW YEAR.....

This is Kim

Signing Off...

The Journey of a Thousand Miles...

I am blogging today from work.... inspired with responses that we have received from the borneo eagles fans.. :)

We are proud to say that we have entered into a decade of organising the Borneo Sevens, started off with Borneo-Cobra 10s, Borneo 10s & Borneo 7s. Although, our Club is brand new.. but the efforts placed by the founder and the committees dated way back before the SRC is built. For the pioneers who made this happen, we SALUTE you.

Its been a decade alright, and the Borneo Eagles have spread its wings far far away, proudly carrying the name of the Club, making its fierce mark in renowned international tournaments, and national tournaments at the home front. Together with our joint organiser, IJM Plantations Berhad, we have carried out various rugby development projects in the State of Borneo and will continue our contributions to promote Borneo as the Land of Rugby in Asia.

The journey of a thousand miles may have begun a decade ago, but we are still a young Club trying to work on all means, to enhance our standards higher, if not better :) We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who stood with us through rain or shine and everyone who has made an effort to be with us throughout the years. Special thanks to all the clubs who supported us, and just to let you guys know that we sincerely treasure and value your friendships!

People say, rugby is a gentlemen game, play by gentlemen.. and this is the truth as no matter how hard we play on the field, no matter who takes the crown and glory, and no matter who shed the tears, our friendships are forever sealed in the name of RUGBY!

GUYS THANK YOU from the bottom of our Hearts!!

Davetalevu (Fiji)
AIA (Fiji)
Marist St Joseph (Samoa)
Aotearoa Maori Club (NZ)
Ponsonby (NZ)
Penguins International (UK)
Singapore Barbarians (Singapore)
Arabian Pot Bellies (Dubai-UAE)
Harlequins (Kenya)
Australian Legends (Australia)
Country King Browns (Australia)
SA Mustangs (South Africa)
Belgium Barbarians (Belgium)
Kwang Hua (Taipei)
Chinese Taipei (Taipei)
Taipei Baboons (Taipei)
Thai Women Barbarians (Thailand)
Atlantis (USA)
Papua New Guinea (Mendi Menjals)
Typhoons (Philipines)
Brunei Rugby Union (Brunei)
COBRA (Malaysia)
NS Wanderers (Malaysia)
RSC Dinga Linga Ling (Malaysia)
RSC Mandingo (Malaysia)
Army Stallions (Malaysia)
RMAF Blackhawks (Malaysia)
RMAF Projek Gemilang (Malaysia)
Staroba Orange (Malaysia)
Highlanders Rugby Club (Malaysia)
RMAF Labuan (Malaysia)
Tawau Rugby Club (Malaysia)
Batalion 22, RAMD (Malaysia)
Kelab Ragbi Penjara (Malaysia)
LRC Headhunters (Malaysia)
OSCA (Malaysia)
LRC Blues (Malaysia)
Sibu RC (Malaysia)

& all our old/new friends from the Rugby Unions of
Thailand
Hong Kong
Philippines
Indonesia
Japan
Chinese Taipei
China
India
Korea
Guam
Brunei

& all our Friends & Supporters, from all over the World.

Cheers....

Borneo Sevens Updates

There will be three events running in the weekend of October 29th, 30th & 31st, yes... we are starting a day earlier.. with the Asia Women Pacific Sevens 2010... live to you .. from Stadium Likas Kota Kinabalu, this October 29th!!!!!

We expect about 8 women teams from the best of Asia Pacific to warm up and kick start the weekend of "raw" rugby in Borneo. The iRB Borneo Sevens will see the battle of the best from 12 nations around Asia, and the Borneo International Sevens, will bring us international clubs from Fiji, Australia ..etc & top rugby Clubs, in Malaysia.. so who will take the crown???

For rugby enthusiasts/fans... book your tickets & accommodation, now!!!

Cheers!

Negeri Sembilan Royal Sevens (NS7s) 2010-A Job Well Done!

The Borneo Eagles did us proud last weekend by winning the crown for the Club. Needless to say, efforts were placed to ensure a good battle and all for the good game of Rugby, we delivered indeed!

However, more work are ahead of us- with the upcoming Shanghai 7s, Brunei 7s, Borneo 7s, Cobra 10s & Sing 7s.. and more work for the eagles as we return to Darwin for Darwin 7s and Hong Kong 10s, next year... !!!

For the eagles, keep up the good work, and for all the committee members and sponsors who made this work, thank you for all your efforts, and support in us.

Cheers

I'm Back.. after a long.. SILENCE!!

Wow, its been really a long time since I last logged in, been busy.. .. extremely..

We've got like 4 months (more or less) to the upcoming BORNEO SEVENS, with our three categories of events, iRB Borneo Sevens, Asia Pacific Women Sevens & Borneo International Sevens..

Everyone has been running on their toes, with all the events participated by the Borneo Eagles this year. Need to say.. good job everyone!!!! And to the eagles... congrates for doing the Club proud....

Next, the biggest challenge would be hosting these three major events, in one spectacular weekend.. so we are inviting all rugby enthusiasts to be with us, on October 29th, 30th & 31st... where else would you wanna be???

And may I just take this opportunity to wish our Founding President, the Father of all Borneo Eagles & the Chairman of Sabah Rugby Union.. ... happy retirement! Mr. Vela Tan has recently retired from the Board of IJM Plantations Berhad, and has now taken a new exciting career :)

I should be posting more updates in the months ahead.. .. , stay tune!!

Kim, signing off

Darwin 7s 2010 (Credits to Aussie News)