Initially numbers were small, however now JBRC is a rugby icon in Jakarta. Well known as the only team where more than ninety percent of the members are Indonesian citizens and local inhabitants of Jakarta, JBRC are trying to take this wonderful game to the 22 million residents of Jakarta. Now JBRC has more than forty members, with diverse backgrounds including college students, office workers, NGO activists and businessmen who all love rugby.
As well as competing in local tournaments such as the Jakarta 10s, the Jakarta 15’s Series and the Bali 10s and playing against other clubs in Indonesia which have predominantly expatriate players JBRC also tries to introduce rugby to the public, many of whom have never heard of the sport. We do this with the help of the media and have secured magazine, radio and television coverage. We are also very involved in assisting in the coaching of high school teams in the Jakarta area.
Banteng practice every Monday and Wednesday at Pertamina sport complex, 7-9PM. These sessions are open to anyone who would like to play rugby in Indonesia.
We are proud to say that from a club so recently formed by locals we have become one of the best clubs in Indonesia.
VISION:
To be a leading change agent in both the Jakarta and Indonesian sporting and social communities, through the spirit of the game and camaraderie of Rugby Union.
MISSION:
- Formation of strong, competitive teams that participate regularly in domestic and international competitions.
- Empowerment of local rugby individuals through coaching and training, which they can use to cultivate and expand the game in wider social demographics.
- Nurture and development of the game of rugby through active proliferation at ‘grass-roots’ level, such as schools and other social organizations.
- Impart a genuine spirit of sportsmanship, respect and equality amongst the rugby, sporting and wider community as a whole.
An Introduction to Rugby in Indonesia:
- The Indonesian Rugby Football Union was incorporated in December 2005, after having been established as Indonesian Development Rugby (IDR) in May 2004 and is now on the way to gaining membership into the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KONI)
- The IRFU gained full membership of the Asian Rugby Football Union in December 2005.
- Indonesia hosted and won the Division 4 Asian Five Nations tournament in 2008, gaining promotion into the Division 3.
- Rugby Sevens gains berth at Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics 2016 and the Indonesian Sevens National Team (The Harimau) has been formed and is actively participating in Asian tournaments.
- Rugby is now played regularly in 12 provinces in Indonesia with players numbering in their hundreds along with a growing number of spectators and supporters as well.
Jakarta Banteng Rugby Club:
- Jakarta Banteng Rugby Club was developed in 2004 by Indonesian Rugby Football Union as a pioneer in National Rugby team in Jakarta and the surrounding areas.
- Regular training sessions throughout the year for all levels of players from juniors to 1st XV competitive teams.
- True ambassadors of rugby, with experienced players involved in coaching at schools and universities in the greater Jakarta area including PP Darunnajah, SMAN 3, SMA Lab School kebayoran, Cita Buana, Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Sekolah Global Jaya, Monash College Jakarta, Universitas Trisakti, Universitas Tarumanegara and Universitas Negeri Jakarta.
- Players are regularly selected to represent the Indonesian National XV’s (Rhinos) and Indonesian National Sevens (Harimau).
- High profile and continued press coverage and in both print and electronic media in Indonesia and abroad.
- Runners-up in 2009 Jakarta XV’s Series.
- Semi-finalists in Bali 10’s Rugby Tournament 2009.
- Jug Winners in Jakarta 10’s Rugby Tournament 2008.
- Runners-up in Sengatta 10’s Rugby Tournament 2008.
