Video- Philipppine Volcanoes defeated Sri Lanka, 28-18

On Saturday, the Philippine Volcanoes drew energy from a cheering hometown crowd to defeat Sri Lanka, 28-18, in the match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

With the win, the Volcanoes gained entry into the Asian Top 5, which will send at least one Asian nation to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in London, England.

The World Cup Qualifiers organizers clarified that failing to win the Asian 5 Nations tournament will not be the end for the other Asian clubs, as the runner-up finisher in 2014 will play in the Repechage.

The Repechage pits runner-up teams from Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe against each other, with the winner claiming the final slot in the 2015 Cup. This gives the Volcanoes an extra opportunity to make it to the big stage, especially with world number 14 Japan competing in the Asian 5 Nations.

Watch Philippine Volcanoes vs Sri Lanka Highlights

Philippine Volcanoes vs Sri Lanka Live Update and Results- Asian 5 Nations Rugby

Here's Philippine Volcanoes vs  Sri Lanka   Live Update and Results on Asian 5 Nations Rugby as Manila will play host to the Webb Ellis Cup, the Rugby World Cup champion’s trophy, and the first qualifier for the 2015 Rugby World Cup as the Division 1 Asia 5 Nations tournament kicks off at Rizal stadium.

The match will have a live telecast on April 21, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. LIVE on Studio 23.

The Volcanoes enter the tournament seeded 3rd behind recently relegated Top 5 nation Sri Lanka and 2011 Division 1 runners up Singapore.


The Asia 5 Nations tournament features 5 total divisions with the winners of each division promoted to the next level and the last-place finishers being relegated to the lower division each year.

LIVE UPDATE:

• We did it. The Philippines wins Division 1 of the Asian5Nations! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
• Oli Saunders kick unsuccessful Philippines 28 - 18 less than 10 mins to go 
• Try by Justin Coveney the Flying Jeepney!!! Philippines 28 - 18 SL 
• Joe Matthews back in the game 
• Penalty kick awarded to SL is successful Philippines 23 - 18 SL. 
• Conversion successful Philippines 23 - 15 SL #GoPhlVolcanoes 
• Sri Lanka scores 2nd try while Philippines are on the field with 14 men #GoPhlVolcanoes 
• Yellow card for Joe Matthews. 10 mins in the sin bin 
• Conversion unsuccessful Philippines 23 - 8 SL #PhilippineVolcanoes 
• Try by Sri Lanka Philippines 23 - 8 SL
• 2nd half starts in a few minutes #Asian5NationsDiv1 
• Asian5 Nations Div 1 Final Half time score: Phils 23 - 3 Sri Lanka 
• Penalty kick for Sri Lanka successful Phl 23 - 3 Sri Lanka 
• 3 minutes to go in the half, Sri Lanka remain scoreless Phl 23 - 0 Sri Lanka 
• Oli Saunders on fire w another successful conversion Phl 23 - 0 Sri Lanka #GoPhlVolcanoes 
• Brilliant try by Joe Matthews from a pass by Oli Saunders!!! Phl 21 - 0 Sri Lanka #GoPhlVolcanoes 
• Conversion successful by Oli Saunders Phl 16 - 0 Sri Lanka#GoPhlVolcanoes 
• Try by Captain Mike Letts! Phl 14 - 0 Sri Lanka #GoPhlVolcanoes 
• Try-saving tackle by Oli Saunders! 
• Another successful penalty kick by Oli Saunders Phl 9 - 0 Sri Lanka#GoPhlVolcanoes 
• HSBC Asian 5 Nations: Sri Lanka vs. Philippines now live on@s23channel. Philippines 6 - 0 Sri Lanka 
• Oli Saunders penalty successful Phl 6 - 0 Sri Lanka 
• Another penalty awarded to Phils. Oli Saunders gearing up for the kick. 
• Great start by the Volcanoes. Penalty by kick by Oli is successful Phl 3 - 0 Sri Lanka

The Volcanoes are the National Rugby Team of the Philippines.

Philippine Volcanoes vs Chinese Taipei Live Update and Results- Asian 5 Nations Rugby

Here's Philippine Volcanoes vs  Chinese Taipei  Live Update and Results on Asian 5 Nations Rugby as Manila will play host to the Webb Ellis Cup, the Rugby World Cup champion’s trophy, and the first qualifier for the 2015 Rugby World Cup as the Division 1 Asia 5 Nations tournament kicks off at Rizal stadium.

The match will have a live telecast on April 18, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. LIVE on Studio 23.

The Volcanoes enter the tournament seeded 3rd behind recently relegated Top 5 nation Sri Lanka and 2011 Division 1 runners up Singapore.


The Asia 5 Nations tournament features 5 total divisions with the winners of each division promoted to the next level and the last-place finishers being relegated to the lower division each year.

RESULTS:A5N Result: Full Time - Philippines 34 - 12 Chinese Taipei. PhlVolcanoes defeat Chinese Taipei 34 - 12. Congratulations to Luke Matthews for being named Man of the Match.

The Volcanoes are the National Rugby Team of the Philippines.