A note of appreciation to the Singapore Rugby Union

Singapore Rugby 301,
Toa Payoh Lorong 6
Singapore 319392

Dear Zaki,

We want to express our gratitude to Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Rugby and SCB Rugby Development Officers like your good self and those that were here before you, for contributing towards the development of rugby in Bukit Batok Secondary School.

Rugby was initiated by a group of sec 2 boys who wanted to learn a new sport (i.e. rugby) and hence approached me, Feidzal to teach them, as I was a former player during my schooling days. The boys initially played touch rugby, then as the numbers grew, they planned to play contact rugby in the following year.

Rugby was not supposed to be a formal CCA, but as the boys put in tremendous efforts then, we pled to the Principal to make it official. Hence, rugby was christened in August 2002.

Rugby was a choice game initially by the first group of boys because of their interests. However, as years gone by, rugby is seen as a CCA to keep at risk students in school by letting them let off steam in the pitch and at the same time, teach them good attitudes towards the game, which should relate to them outside the game.

The school does not have high expectations towards the rugby team in BBSS. We have a measly budget to run the club. Even so, they do not abandon the team but support it by providing other support such as transportation and drinks.

The school team has developed since its infancy. It has a larger following in school and popularity has grown. Some of the past students have one to become coaches and come back to school to train current students the game. Some students have also gone to clubs and national teams. BBSS had almost played in all rugby tournaments in Singapore that was condoned by SRU.

From its infancy, Standard Chartered Bank had brought in foreign students to experience Singapore rugby as Rugby Development Officers and they had coached BBSS teams well since. Also SCB had brought in Singapore Sevens then and it was a good platform for students to watch world-class rugby in Singapore. Standard Chartered Bank had helped definitely helped the development of rugby in the western region of Singapore, especially BBSS.

Mr Feidzal
Teacher-in-Charge, Rugby
Bukit Batok Secondary School

Reminder

This is to all the people that is writing on the tag board. This blog is link to the school website and we notice that this guy with the name of Feng Hua is stirring up some arguement. Please ignore what he is saying and stop answering him back.

He is a coach that coached Monfort as we know, and he is a really bad coach as what I can say.
As a rugby player or a coach we learn about the rules and the game. After the game we go into the tunnel and shake hands or even cheer for the winning team. Some of the older genrations might have a toast for the winning team after the match at a bar. This is the siprit of the game, that we lads should learn.

He is too childish and not mature, is really a shame to himself. If you ignore him he will then be talking to himself. We are here to play the game and to learn and enjoy the game and not to stir up a fight. I'm sad to say that he is not fit to be a coach, as all these small things he can't take it, how in future he can do big things like coaching the national team or clubs for example? He may be good but he just don't have the discipline to be fit into that position. Guys so just lets forget bout him and play our rugby, just ignore this person in our tag board.

Cheers
Bukit Batok Secondary School
(Mr Alan Wilkinson D.O.M)

Finals Results and Match report

Jurong Sec 34 vs 0 BBSS

The game was a disappointment, we lost badly and greatly. Before the game most of our players have butterflies in our stomach as Jurong secondary supporters flooded the CCAB Stadium. On the other hand there are only a handful of our regular supporters from BBSS and we are greatful that Mr Feidzal and Mr Sham came down to support us.

The first 5 minutes is a great one, we enter their zone and got a few hard hits, but with the Jurong crowd giving all their support to their team and our team lack of confidence, they turn over the ball and started to attack into our halves.

The Jurong's flyhalf kick into their try zone and was awarded a 5 meter scrum as Wallance make a big mistake. Initially Wallance thought the ball was out and wanting to have a quick 22 kick off but due to lack of experince in the finals he got too nervous and make an unforgetable error. As jurong have a scrum just right outside their try zone and their forwards just keep knocking on our door and they finally found their 1st try. Their 2nd try was an easy one as our boys just totally switched off, they converted the convertion just right underneath the post and they are up by 12 - 0 just before the half time.

Second half was even worst, Hon tat make lots of errors in his kicking and give away lots of opportunity and we are down by 24 - 0. At the hour mark Paul "The Butcher" came in for Sharizal as he was having a slight fever and flu on that day (thanks to all his hardwork Sha-lizard). Nurrudin "Stoner" came in for Alun- Wyn "Mr B.I.G Balls" and our scrum are really stable at that moment with "The Butcher" weight added probably a few tonnes for the jurong forwards (just Kidding). But we still make a few big mistakes,it was Wallance yet again and we lost our scrum and awarded a free kick to them just right outside our 22 , they score a few tries after that. Coach Zaki discuss to Asst Coach Alex and they decided to let all the players have a run in the finals.

After all we lost badly 34 - 0, Coach Alex said : " Disappointing absolutely horrendous, we are not in a good shape, we come so near but yet so far . I'm truly sad about what the team played and speechless." and he also say, "I think the lads work hard previously and deserve to get 2nd in the tournament. I have to praise Jurong for their overwhealming crowd and their brillant players. If we have the numbers of players they had and the crowd ,we will be able to have a close game (Laughing) as we only have 22 players this time round."

Anyway the team is really good that they make it to the finals and we are all happy that BBSS name is being shared in the SRU website and the media to Singapore. Lastly Good jobs palyers don't be sad, but just feel good that you guys have played in the finals before.

Reported by :
Red Wings RFC Website

Captain's Speech

Red Wings Captain Spencer Tan:

It’s always great to make into the finals and our players just can't wait to play the finals. The whole team is excited at the opportunity to win our first ever silverware in 7 years of our school rugby history. We realise that we are up against a great team and experience one, but we are all confident in our abilities at the school and can’t wait for tuesday.

This is to Bukit Batok and Bukit Batok Secondary History, I hope my Principals, teachers and fellow school mates will come down on Tuesday to show us their support. I really hope the crowd will stir up the team morale. We will train hard and most of all play hard on tuesday.

Hope to see you guys there SCHOOL MATES.

Map and buses to CCAB

SBS bus 66 goes to CCAB, please take the bus heading towards

west mall direction, the bus stop is just outside MI.

Alight at the bus stop on the image above, where

the letter "B" is located at and you will

have to cross the canal to the other side (CCAB).

See You Supporters There.

Go REDS !!!