Author Archives: Pat Cotter

22nd Phuket International Rugby 10s We are in full on mode for getting the  Phuket 10’s up and running again in 2021. Dates are 12th November 2021 – Athena Siam O 35s & O 45s 13th November 2021 – Men’s & Women’s Open 14th November 2021 Men’s & Women’s Knockouts & Finals. The vets finals will alsoContinue reading “2021 Phuket 10’s Update”

A life in Rugby Born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent near Manchester, I became a Welsh supporter (English mum, Welsh dad) in my teenage years after hearing the singing at Cardiff Arms Park. Originally an open side flanker (in my younger, faster days), my favourite player was always Jean Pierre Rives. He was such a flamboyantContinue reading “Martin Williams”

Fundraiser to Help Local School Compete in National Rugby Finals The Phuket Vagabonds Rugby Club, in partnership with their sponsor The Local Beach Bar, Bang Tao are raising funds to help send players from the Patong Municipality School to the Thailand Rugby Sevens Championships in Bangkok held at the end of this month. As SouthernContinue reading “Fundraiser for U 14s Champions”

Fun and laughter in the Mud By Pat Cotter 4th October 2020 As this weekend was a rest day from the 2020 rugby season it gave the Lanna Lions the opportunity to run another youth development session with 22 kids of all age groups attending. A large group of boys and girls came from theContinue reading “Lions Cubs Youth Development”

Lions Winning Start to the Season Continues By Pat Cotter 28/09/2020 Hot and humid conditions welcomed the teams for the third round of the 2020 Chiang Mai Lanna 10s League held at the Sankhampeng Kanta Anusorn School on Saturday 26th September. After all the monsoon rain we have had lately the pitch was in topContinue reading “Lions Dig Deep”