Cagayan de Oro Rugby Club

Rafters Up!
Who's up for the Challenge?
Any CDO RFC players who registers at this event by FLIQ Athletics in partnership with Rannn Crew CGY will get a gift from Coach Noel. Just send in your registration ref number or RaceBib to confirm your slot. Rafters Up! LFG!! 🔥

ONSITE REGISTRATION for SUB2 DOMINATION is now LIVE at:

📍 Rio Boulevard (Puntod Entrance)
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Monday • Wednesday • Friday

Pull up. Register. Lock it in.

In partnership with Rannn Crew CGY, Merge Production, we’re bringing the energy straight to the community!

Can’t make it to the Boulevard? We got you.

You can also register at:

• RUNNR’s store – Ayala / Centrio Mall
Tuesdays - Sundays 12NN - 8PM

• FLIQ Athletics HQ – JV Serina St. Carmen, CDO
• Online: https://www.fliqathletics.com/pages/sub2-domination

NO EXCUSES NOW

Pick your spot. Start your run.

21KM • 10KM • 5KM
📍 Limketkai Center
📅 May 17, 2026

CDO RFC Coach Noel former Juniors BJ and Senior Player Louis (not in the picture) will once again be running the Camiguin 360 - 64K Ultra Marathon. Good luck!
Rafters Up!!! ✊🏽

In a time where the headlines are often filled with war, injustice, and all the noise that weighs heavy on the spirit, from the Middle East to closer to home,
it’s reassuring to be reminded that community still matters. That people, when they come together, can choose to build rather than break, to support rather than divide.

This year, CDO RFC’s Coach Noel Villa and BJ Devibar return to the roads of Camiguin 360 for the second consecutive year. What was once about survival has now evolved into something more - an honest challenge to be better, to finish stronger, and to honour the journey.

We’re proud to share that the Rafters have once again partnered with Fliq Athletics for this year’s run. A brand that stands firmly by its ethos, “𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙙,” aligns seamlessly with both the spirit of Ultra Running and the core values of rugby - 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩. Values that aren’t just spoken about, but lived out especially when the road gets long and the legs grow weary.

There’s something quite powerful about this collaboration - Philippine Rugby - Philippine Volcanoes National Team (PRFU) & Northern Mindanao’s premier rugby club standing shoulder to shoulder with one of the Philippines’ fastest growing athletic wear brands. It’s more than just sport; it’s a shared belief in resilience, in showing up, and in backing one another when it matters most.

For Coach Noel, this run carries even deeper meaning. It’s not just about distance or time, it’s about purpose. This year’s Ultra Marathon is being run as a fundraiser in support of a former teammate who underwent an emergency brain aneurysm operation in December 2024. The outpouring of support thus far has been nothing short of humbling, and it’s that very support that fuels every step forward. This is running with purpose. This is running with pride.

A heartfelt shout as well to our friends at Little Eagle Foundation steadfast supporters of rugby development in the Philippines for getting behind this cause. You can also catch them alongside our mates from Eagles RFC at the upcoming Manila 10s.

And to everyone who has rallied behind this effort 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙉𝙤𝙚𝙡’𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮, 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙍𝘾𝘾𝙂𝙔, 𝙆𝘾𝙍, 𝙋𝙉𝙋 𝙋𝙧𝙤 10 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙍𝙪𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙤, 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 - you know who you are 🫶🏽. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your support, your messages, your presence, it all counts more than you know.

In times like these, it’s these small but meaningful acts community, sport, solidarity - that remind us there is still plenty of good worth running for.
𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙. 𝙇𝙁𝙂 🔥
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How is this even happening? What frustrates me the most is that after a long flight, the team arrives at the airport only to find that their bus is nowhere to be seen. Instead of waiting another three hours for it to arrive, the boys jump in the back of a truck to get to the hotel.

To make matters worse, they’re denied a late checkout, leaving them to either wander around or sleep in the lobby for hours—while the Hurricanes squad gets to rest comfortably in their rooms right up until game time.

Me and a lot of others said they lost that game in the last 10 minutes. But after hearing what happened, I think they actually lost the game the minute they landed in Auckland.

Now, think about this: every time a Super Rugby franchise visits Fiji, they’re treated like royalty, with police escorts and top-tier hospitality. Can you imagine an Australian or New Zealand team ever being put through something like this? DVC

✅ Low body position – Keep hips, back, and shoulders parallel to the ground.
✅ Powerful leg drive – Use lower-body strength to move the jackal backward.
✅ Legal technique – No high tackles or neck rolls.
✅ Stay balanced – Do not collapse over the ruck after clearing.
✅ Awareness – Scan for threats after clearing out.

Thinking of this young Rafter and his family. Get well soon Ramir ❤️‍🩹 and I will visit you soon. Coach Noel.

Any Rafters running the Hoka Trilogy 3rd Leg tomorrow?

Belated Happy Birthday Coach Thomas! We hope you enjoyed your day 🎂 🍻 🎣 🎶 🏉

Glasgow Warriors 🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/JAwEjqtZUuQgC5gV/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Who saw that coming 😳

The Bulls will host Glasgow Warriors in the URC Final 🏆

#𝙍𝙪𝙜𝙗𝙮𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙍𝙪𝙜𝙗𝙮. Good job Coach Noel and those who were involved. Thank you Cagayan de Oro Times for the feature, more power to you!
🙏🏽+ 🏉 +🤲🏽 = 😊🫶🏽