Seoul Survivors RFC

In a very close and physical game, the Survivors defended their 100% home record, to defeat the Shanghai Hairy Crabs by 17 points to 14. The Crabs, travelling with over 30 players, are current holders of the Yellow Sea Cup, and hadn't been defeated in the competition since 2007. This result sees the Survivors stay top of the 2010 YSC, with 2 wins from 2 games - making the fall trip to Beijing a huge event, and one that could bring the YSC back to Korea. Check out some photos in our photo gallery.

A huge day of rugby saw not only the Survivors taking to the field, but also the SS Killer Bees, the Seoul Sisters, and the Korean Women's Rugby Team. The Killer Bees had a good game of Rugby 10s, against the Shanghai B team, finishing 10-10, and the Shanghai Sharks women's rugby team played against the both the Seoul Sisters and Korean Womens Team.

A great day of rugby was had by all - as the Survivors continue to push the growth of rugby in Korea and across Asia!

On a rain-soaked Saturday afternoon, Korea started very brightly against Kazakhstan - rushing to an early 17-0 lead. Two tries from the forwards, including celebrity prop Kim Gwong Sik, and a great running try from the backs, saw Korea back to their old ways - and looking to dominate the Kazakhstanis. However, man-of-the-match Anton 'the-horse' Rudoy had different ideas. His try, combined with some good kicking saw Kazakhstan close the gap to 20-13 at half time. Korea started the second half the same as the first with a quick try through the forwards. But fatigue and the rainy conditions started to affect the Koreans, and Kazakhstan were able to run in three more tries (including two more to Rudoy). The game ended 32-25, but it could have been different if not for a try-saving tackle from Rudoy in the last minutes, which resulted in him being sin-binned for the remainder of the game.