Latin Heat vs Philippines Tamaraws / Runaway Bay Jan 18

[DIEHARD]

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Saturday, 18 January 2014
Time 19:00

Description
TWO blossoming rugby league teams servicing a combined population of 700 million people will bring international football to the Gold Coast’s Runaway Bay on January 18.

And what’s more, they will do it all for a gold coin donation for charity.

Hot on the back of the success of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, reigning Asian Cup champions the Philippine Airlines Tamaraws will go head-to-head with the Guzman y Gomez Latin Heat.

The GYG Latin Heat are the newest outfit in global rugby league, representing the combined nations of South and Central America.

Both teams form a vital link in spreading rugby league globally and taking the game to communities where rugby league is just starting to gain a foothold.

A great success story in a non-traditional environment, the Philippines are currently undefeated in 17-a-side football and boast NRL-quality players such as Kevin Gordon, Matt Srama, Andrew Everingham and Shane Gray.

Coach Clayton Watene’s Tamaraws have also been instrumental in raising funds for recent victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which tore through their homeland with vengeance.

Player Sean Lynch has set his sights on raising $A1million through the Everyday Hero fund and is well on track, with January’s game set to boost the coffers a little more.

Similarly, the Latin Heat will support their chosen charity, Amnesty International, which advocates human rights and freedom from unjust detention across Latin American nations.

Roughly half of the Latin Heat squad comes from refugee backgrounds, fleeing conflicts or political persecution.

Runaway Bay president Mike Smith said the Seagulls were ecstatic to be kick-starting the season with such an occasion.

“We’re obviously big fans of what rugby league can help people achieve in life and I think these two sides are great examples of that,” said Smith.

“The World Cup got us pretty excited and if we can help not only the growth of the game, but also the living conditions of people around the world, that’s perfect.

“Both teams will add a real cultural flavour to the evening with music and events and we’re encouraging people to bring the whole family.”

While the Philippines will start the match with the edge in experience and profile, for many in the Latin Heat squad, just taking the field will be an achievement.

Some, like Uruguay’s Josh Gadea-Hellyer come from a remarkable background, with his father leaving Montevideo by boat and arriving in Sydney six months later.

Josh’s enthusiasm to represent the Heat was displayed when he travelled 2000km by car to compete in a nines tournament in October.

Aside from Runaway Bay others assisting the staging of the event will be Philippines Airlines, Guzman y Gomez Mexican Taquerias, Zignal Travels, Crop del Monte Coffee Specialists, RJH Consultancy, Rumba Latina Entertainment, Medipro Sports Tape and Medical, Gringo TV, One Tribe Filipino Tattoo, FILOZ, the Gold Coast Rugby League, Queensland Rugby League and the Rugby League International Federation.

Further information:
Robert Burgin - Latin Heat director - Robert@sambatimes.com
Clayton Watene - Philippines coach - Philippinesrugbyleague@hotmail.com
Jason Kelly – Runaway Bay vice president – Jasonkelly1@optusnet.com.au

[DIEHARD]

Anyone keen to attend? I am.

[DIEHARD]

Anyone? Anyone?

[DavidBouveng]

Funny enough, an ex employee popped into work today and was telling us about her partner playing for phillipines against South America.

Uncanny timing. Might be interested.

[DIEHARD]

Im definitely gonna go to this match. I really feel like some footy, especially fledgling international footy. These two entities hold alot of potential and promise and I love to support people having a go.

[Titanic]

Mate, I'd be going just to check it out ... at this time of year what else is there ... sex?

[DIEHARD]

Mate, I'd be going just to check it out ... at this time of year what else is there ... sex?

[C-Whiz]

Anyone keen to attend? I am.

I thought you were moving?

Anyone? Anyone?

Hang on, give me a minute....

Funny enough, an ex employee popped into work today and was telling us about her partner playing for phillipines against South America.

Uncanny timing. Might be interested.

How interested? After golf? What time does it kick off?

Coaster, you coming to golf at Tallai? Then we can all car pool to R'bay for this!
OK, who is in for this??

Mate, I'd be going just to check it out ... at this time of year what else is there ... sex?

Is it sex season?

January is always a bad time of year for me because my Mrs is on her usual new years resolution of not making bad choices...

[TITAN PETE]

I thought you were moving?

Hang on, give me a minute....

How interested? After golf? What time does it kick off?

Coaster, you coming to golf at Tallai? Then we can all car pool to R'bay for this!
OK, who is in for this??

Is it sex season?

January is always a bad time of year for me because my Mrs is on her usual new years resolution of not making bad choices...

Coaster will be smashed he is celebrating his 40th on an Island nearby

[DIEHARD]

LOL yea I am but this is in the evening and its international footy. Im desperate. I also suck at golf.

[mdrew]

I will try to get there

[C-Whiz]

So is it programmed to kick off at 7pm?

Any pre games? Any other info?

Giving it more and more thought.

How can i not cheer for a complete underdog that is sponsored by a mob called Guzman y Gomez.

[DIEHARD]

Not gonna be able to make it but join me watching it online at http://latinheatrl.com/

[CoastSportsFan]

Are flash and Srama both playing for the Philippines in this game?

[Titanic]

Neither are playing but running water … can't get it to load