There has been much activity recently with the DHL Bangkok Lions Mini Rugby Union, including a recent coaching clinic by former All Blacks coach John Mitchell and a visit by ESPN Star personality Justin “Sambo” Sampson.

Both were present along with many parents of the Bangkok Lions and the wider Bangkok rugby community at the New Zealand Thai Chamber of Commerce dinner on May 29.

On Saturday, June 12, the DHL Bangkok Lions will be participating in the Caledonia Asia Rugby Tens day. After registration, games will kick off about 9am with matches played consecutively on all three sports fields at the Patana school grounds.

There will be a family party atmosphere with a BBQ and FM 107 Drive Time DJ Russell Jay acting as MC and providing entertainment. There will be an age group Cup and Plate final with all children playing on the main pitch in front of the stands.

Win or lose, each will receive a medal for participating presented by sponsors Caledonia Asia.

Rugby chairman Bruce Hill said: “We continue to see steady improvement across all age groups and all children have benefited from the coaching clinics recently held by John Mitchell.

“Our thoughts when developing the junior rugby were to break up the coaching and league matches with two event weekends,

firstly the sevens weekend which was successfully held a few weeks ago and now our tens day. We

are hoping to see many parents

this week supporting their children in a splendid family atmosphere.”

Last Saturday’s matches in the 4-6 year group saw The Cats beat The Warriors by four tries to three, while The Harlequins and Wasps drew with one try each. The 7-8 year group saw The Wanderers beat The Crusaders eight tries to three and The Vagabonds beat The Sharks by 11 tries to two.

In the 9-10 year group The Typhoons beat The Hurricanes by five tries to two and in the 11-12 age group as The Aliens and The Barbarians fought out an impressive four try draw.

In the under 18s match, which groups together children in the age range of 13-17, The Eagles beat The Falcons 24 points to 7 in a Tens match.