2026 CNX LANNA INTERNATIONAL RUGBY 7S TOURNAMENT
Lanna Rugby Club concluded the 2026 Chiangmai International Rugby 7s tournament, following an action-packed weekend of rugby on September 19–20, 2026. Held at the Yaowarate Sports Club & Resort in Chiang Mai. The annual competition brought together clubs from Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the Republic of South Korea.
High-Octane Rugby
The tournament saw competition across Youth, Women’s, Men’s Open, and Vets divisions.
In the Men’s Open division, the Malasian university were crowned Champions after defeating the host team, Lanna Rugby Club in a pulsating final. In the Plate final, the Seoul National University from South Korea, just edged out the SEA Barbarians 10-5 in an epic match, that could have gone either way. The Men’s Bowl was taken home by the Local Maejo University Rugby team.
The Women’s Open division was won by the BAC Bears from Singapore who beat the Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) from Bangkok in a close fought battle 10-5, to take the honours and be crowned Champions on the day. The Lanna Lionesses won the Plate defeating the SEA Barbarians in the final.
In the highly competitive Vets division, the local hosts celebrated a massive victory as the Lanna Golden Lions were crowned the Chiangmai International 7s Vets Champions, defeating the Colombo Synergy Rugby All Stars in a thrilling final. The annual flagship event brought together elite rugby clubs while raising pivotal developmental funding for youth across Northern Thailand solidifying Chiang Mai’s status as an emerging hub for premier Asian sports tourism.
Empowering Youth Through Sport
Parallel to the high-performance adult divisions, the core mission of the 2026 tournament remained firmly anchored in Youth Rugby & local community development. With Boys & Girls youth divisions from U 10s to U 19s, there was plenty of excitement, fun & laughter, along with the future of the game, on display.
Beyond the trophies, the tournament served a profound community purpose. All proceeds from the event are being directly channeled to support the Lanna Youth Rugby Program. Working alongside local NGOs like the Kids Ark Foundation, the initiative provides sports equipment, uniforms, and structural youth development pathways for children across Northern Thailand.
“We are completely overwhelmed by the incredible turnout, the elite standard of rugby, and the deep camaraderie displayed by every visiting club this weekend,” said Matt Hirst, Director of Lanna Rugby Club. “This tournament isn’t just about competition; it’s about showcasing Northern Thailand on the regional rugby map and creating sustainable athletic opportunities for our next generation.”
All the weekends results can be found HERE
The event couldnt have happened without the support and sponsorship from , local organization partners, Real Good Pasta, The Moat House, Jungle Coaster, Atlas Foundation and High Solar CNX, with hydration support from Wilder Hydration. Thank You!
About Lanna Rugby Club
Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Lanna Rugby Club is dedicated to developing rugby from grassroots to competitive senior levels while championing community welfare and youth opportunities across Northern Thailand.
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