Rugby, Culture & Community When the Kazakhstan Rugby Federation began preparations for a crucial period in their international rugby calendar, they chose 11s Rugby Co. Ltd and Chiang Mai as their preferred destination for an intensive high-performance training camp. With the Asia Rugby 7s Series deciders in China and Sri Lanka ahead, and the Asian GamesContinue reading “From Kazakhstan to Chiang Mai”
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CNX International Rugby 7S
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 theContinue reading “CNX International Rugby 7S”
CNX Rugby 15s League 2026
Four Clubs, One Growing Northern Rugby Competition Northern rugby has started an exciting new chapter with the Northern Rugby 15s League, running from August to October 2026 and bringing four of the region’s rugby clubs together for a competitive 15-a-side season. The inaugural competition features Lanna Rugby Club, Chiang Mai All Stars, TNSU Rugby Club andContinue reading “CNX Rugby 15s League 2026”
CNX Lanna Cobras Shine in Phuket
Lanna Rugby Club, along with some CNX Cobras players headed south for the 2026 Dragon Courier Phuket International Rugby 11s which was held over the weekend of 5-6 June 2026 at the Thanyapura Sports Club, and what a weekend it was. With teams from Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taipei, Thailand &Continue reading “CNX Lanna Cobras Shine in Phuket”
Following In Pudis Footsteps
Lanna Rugby Club Youth Star To Play With Kempsey Cannonballs 11s Rugby has been instrumental in creating pathways for young players to experience life changing events by playing abroad. A few years ago, we were able to create a pathway for talented, young Thai players in partnership with Craig Harman, and the Kempsey Cannonballs. InContinue reading “Following In Pudis Footsteps”
Lanna Rugby Touch Festival
Chiangmai International Touch Tournament Continues Rapid Growth The Chiangmai International Touch Tournament returned to Northern Thailand this month, bringing together teams from across Thailand and Asia for a weekend of fast-paced international touch rugby at Suthep Municipal Stadium. Hosted by the Chiangmai Hedgehogs and Lanna Rugby Club, the tournament featured men’s, women’s, and mixed divisions,Continue reading “Lanna Rugby Touch Festival”
All Stars Dazzel @Pattaya 10s
The Chiang Mai All Stars Rugby team made the long journey South, to compete in the annual Chris Kays Pattaya International 10s Tournament, held at the impressive Horseshoe Point, over the weekend of May 2nd 2026. Drawn in a very strong Group A with the French Asia Babarians (FABs), Southerners Black, HK Scotish & theContinue reading “All Stars Dazzel @Pattaya 10s”
Moni Plus Nova RFC Champions
The weather was cool, but the action was hot as the Dragon Courier CNX International Rugby 11s kicked of at Suthep Stadium on 29 November 2025. The day kicked off with the old blokes in the vets division going at it, after some heavy socialising the night before. Though bleary eyed and bushy tailed, itContinue reading “Moni Plus Nova RFC Champions”
2025 CNX Rugby 11s
As we start to go into the cooler winter months here in the North, the Dragon Couriers CNX International Rugby 11s is being held on the 29th November 2025. All the action, to warm you up on a winters day will begin with the Men’s Open Division which will be contested by 10 teams inContinue reading “2025 CNX Rugby 11s”
Grand Slam Winner
Pudis Sangsuwan, who went to Australia to play with the Kempsey Cannonballs as part of the Chiang Mai Cobras Rugby Clubs’ Player Pathway program, in 2024, enjoyed the experience so much he went back to Australia again in 2025. Having secured a one-year Working and Holiday visa, Pudis spent time working in Sydney, to saveContinue reading “Grand Slam Winner”