On June 12 the DHL Bangkok Lions Mini Rugby Union hosted the Caledonia Asia Rugby Tens day at Bangkok Patana School Sports Complex.

Many parents turned out to watch more than 150 children play tens rugby in all age groups and despite the heat, all children played in either a Cup or Plate final and each child received a medal donated by Sponsor Caledonia Asia.

With all age groups assembling at 8:30am and FM 107 Drive Time DJ Russell Jay acting as MC and providing music throughout the morning, the day culminated in a presentation ceremony shortly after midday all set in a splendid family environment with a free BBQ provided by BLMRU.

In the 4 to 6 year age group, which has seen the biggest improvement in the development of rugby skills, The Cats won the Cup final two tries to one against The Wasps, whilst in the Plate final The Harlequins beat The Warriors four tries to one.

The 7 to 8 year age group saw The Wanderers beat The Vagabonds three tries to two in the last moments of extra time in the Cup final, while in the Plate final The Crusaders beat the Sharks five tries to four.

In the 11 to 12 year age group The Marauders beat the Barbarians 1’s in the Cup final, while the Barbarians beat the Aliens in the Plate final and both the 9 to 10 year and 13 to 17 age groups saw fewer numbers this week due to several of the international schools closing for their summer break. The Hurricanes beat The Typhoons and The Falcons beat The Eagles to win their respective age group cups.

BLMRU Chairman Bruce Hill said: “We would like to again thank Caledonia Asia for their support in making our second competition day a truly fun event and the standard of rugby continues to surprise.”