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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TRU Northern Rugby 7s Qualifiers
Northern Rugby 7s Qualifiers Set the Stage for Thailand National Championships Chiang Mai, Thailand | 27 September 2026 The road to the 2026 Thai Rugby Union National Rugby 7s Championships moved through Chiang Mai this weekend as teams from across Northern Thailand battled for regional qualification and the opportunity to compete on the national stageContinue reading “TRU Northern Rugby 7s Qualifiers”
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”
Cobras Player Pathway Initiative
The Chiang Mai Cobras Rugby Clubs, Player Pathway Initiative, continues to cross boundaries and create opportunities for local players to experience playing abroad. The latest players to benefit are Chakrapop “Josh” Limsakul, a Chiang Mai local and Tama Williamson, a Thai/Australian player who has been on a player exchange with the Chiang Mai Cobras, forContinue reading “Cobras Player Pathway Initiative”
Highlanders Reign Supreme
Gordon Highlanders from Sydney Australia Win the Amora Hotels & Resorts CNX Dimbulla Rugby 11s Tournament They didn’t come with kilts & bagpipes, but they did come with grit and determination, which they showed in abundance, to win this year Chiang Mai Rugby 11s Tournament. Travelling from Sydney Australia with 3 colt’s teams, the GordonContinue reading “Highlanders Reign Supreme”
Cobras Stun Lanna In Cup Final
Cobras Fight Back To Lift The Cup 2nd of November 2024, Chiang Mai University, and its cup final day. The two protagonists, the unbeaten Chiang Mai Cobras taking on their old rivals, Lanna Rugby Club. The CMU pitch was in magnificent condition and excitement was building, for the anticipated encounter, as the teams went throughContinue reading “Cobras Stun Lanna In Cup Final”
Royal Thai Police Lanna 7s Champions
The picturesque Suthep Stadium nestled in the foothills of Chiang Mai was the venue for the inaugural Lanna 7s rugby tournament. With youth, ladies and men’s tournaments it was going to be a fun day out. Drawn in Group A were the CMU Purple Blacks, Chiang Mai All Stars, Lanna Rugby Club B and theContinue reading “Royal Thai Police Lanna 7s Champions”
All Stars Edge A Thriller
Lanna Go Down At The Death Once again, the Amora Hotels & Resorts CNX Dimbulla Rugby 11s league’s luck held out with the weather, as a break in the recent monsoon saw perfect pitch conditions for the round 3 encounters, between CMU Purple Blacks & the CNX Cobras & CM All Stars v Lanna RugbyContinue reading “All Stars Edge A Thriller”