After a break of more than two months, the DHL Bangkok Lions Mini Rugby Union returns on Saturday for a further six weeks during which time more than 100 children and parents will participate in the inaugural BLMRU tour to Singapore where five age group teams have been entered into matches.

The Lions have also been asked to enter an under-14 boys team in the Rugby Challenge, part of this year’s Champion Bangkok Rugby Sevens on October 23-24 and which is being held a week ahead of the main event.

Looking ahead to the next six weeks, BLMRU Chairman Bruce Hill said: “Due to the availability of the Bangkok Pattana Sports Complex, we have been able to extend the season by a further six weeks at no further charge to the children involved.

“For newcomers to Thailand over the past few months, an opportunity exists to register children for this period and registration will be available this coming Saturday from 8:15am.

“We would like to again extend our thanks to major sponsors DHL, London Development Company and Caledonia Asia for their continued support and commitment in making the BLMRU a success.”

Children are asked to be at Sports Complex opposite Bangkok Patana School in Soi LaSalle, Sukhumvit 105.

Ages 4-6 and 7-8 - training starts at 9.00 am, but please be at the ground by 8:45 am. This week’s matches are: Bangna Harlequins v Krungthep Warriors; Bangkok Wasps v Siamese Cats; Bangna Vagabonds v Krungthep Wanderers; Bangkok Sharks v Siamese Crusaders.

Ages 9-10 and 11-12 - training starts at 10.00 am, but please be at the ground by 9:45 am. This week’s matches are: Hurricanes v Typhoons; Barbarians v Aliens.

Ages 13-17 - training starts at 10:45 am, but please be at the ground by 10:30 am and this week’s match will involve the Eagles v the Falcons.