After four successful weeks of the DHL Bangkok Lions League, this week sees all age groups participating in the London Development Company Rugby Sevens day.

The tournament will kick off about 8.30am at the Bangkok Patana School sports fields with matches being played consecutively on all three fields.

Up to 200 children are expected to contribute to a keenly contested rugby tournament. The organisers have created a family party mood with a BBQ and DJ Russell Jay acting as MC and providing entertainment.

Many parents are expected this week, supporting their children in a splendid family atmosphere.

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 London Development Company and Bangkok Nursing Home.

Since it started four weeks ago, this junior rugby initiative in Bangkok continues to enjoy a steady improvement of skills and participation across all age groups.

Coaching of the juniors by experienced senior players is followed by league matches with children and supporters alike enjoying the Saturday morning session.

This format has been extremely successful in many countries and has proven a winner in the development of rugby. It is hoped that the DHL Bangkok Lions rugby initiative will contribute to supporting the image and growth of junior rugby.

Last Saturday’s results.

4-6 year group: The Warriors and The Harlequins draw three tries each. The Wasps beat The Cats by two tries to one.

7-8 year group: The Crusaders beat The Sharks by 6 tries to two. The Wanderers beat The Vagabonds three tries to two.

9-10 year group: The Typhoons beat The Hurricanes by seven tries to two.

11-12 age group: The Aliens beat the Barbarians by five tries to three.

Under 18s: The Eagles and The Falcons again contested a draw with five tries each, Tom Coad scoring three tries. Special mention must also be made of Eric Moss who stood in at scrum half due to an injury and who played well above his age, not looking out of place with the senior teams at all.