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No pause in Lions victory march at the ACG
No pause in Lions victory march at the ACG
RUGBY: Relentlessly ripping through Australian opposition, the current British and Irish Lions side seem set to come out on top for this 2025 tour Down Under.
Tigers tame Bears in ACG Family Touch Rugby clash
Tigers tame Bears in ACG Family Touch Rugby clash
TOUCH RUGBY: Proof that touch rugby in Phuket is enjoying the fruits of a recent resurgence was evident at the Alan Cook Ground (ACG) in Thalang last Saturday (Aug 31), where a four-team tournament took place.
Vagabonds claim national 7s spot, Academy teams shine
Vagabonds claim national 7s spot, Academy teams shine
RUGBY: Phuket Vagabonds RFC secured a deserved berth at the Thailand Rugby Union (TRU) National 7s playoffs following a determined performance at the TRU Southern 7s tournament held in Phang Nga on the weekend of Sept 9-10.
Thailand cricket sees Southern stars
Thailand cricket sees Southern stars
CRICKET: National Games Region 4 cricket qualifiers, hosted at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang (May 19 -21), enjoyed an exceptional weekend of both men’s and women’s matches, shining a very positive light on the sport’s future in Thailand.
Andaman claim Phuket T20 title
Andaman claim Phuket T20 title
CRICKET: Scorching conditions greeted the Phuket T20 finalists last Sunday (Mar 19) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang, but it was Rishi Sadaranghani’s Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) who proved cooler under pressure with a decisive five-wicket victory over Patong Warriors to claim the first quarterly trophy of 2023.
Warriors light up Blue Tree Cricket sixes
Warriors light up Blue Tree Cricket sixes
CRICKET: Phuket cricket stamped another step in its ever increasing popularity with the second Blue Tree Sixes held last Sunday (Mar 12) where Patong Warriors secured their claim as one of the island’s top teams to etch their name on the 2023 trophy.
Andaman stay top as Warriors win Patong derby
Andaman stay top as Warriors win Patong derby
CRICKET: Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) consolidated their position as leaders of the 2023 Phuket T20 cricket league with a convincing win against the Kashmiri Cricket Club (KCC) at a sweltering Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Feb 19), while the Warriors came out on top against the Penguins in the Patong derby.
South topple North in ACG rugby showdown
South topple North in ACG rugby showdown
RUGBY: On the back of a recent successful touch tournament, the Phuket Vagabonds arranged an internal match last Saturday (Sept 24) at their home ground at the ACG, pitting teammates against each other in an eagerly anticipated Northern versus Southern hemisphere Sevens challenge, with the South eventually claiming victory following a vigorously contested encounter.
Local Lions lay down challenge to Vagabonds
Local Lions lay down challenge to Vagabonds
RUGBY: Competitive rugby in Phuket sees a welcome return at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) this Saturday (Aug 20), when the Vagabonds stake their pride and reputation against the Local Lions, a side fashioned in the main for this challenge match.
Cricket Sixes with a difference hits the Blue Tree Oval
Cricket Sixes with a difference hits the Blue Tree Oval
CRICKET: A carnival atmosphere permeated the inaugural Blue Tree cricket sixes competition held on Sunday (July 10), with eight teams taking to the ‘Blue Tree Oval’, vying to become the tournament’s first champions.
UWC school BISP in touch rugby final
UWC school BISP in touch rugby final
TOUCH RUGBY: The inaugural Vagabonds Summer Touch Rugby competition held over three weekends came to an exciting conclusion last Saturday (June 11) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang, with pre-tournament favourites UWC ultimately claiming bragging rights after a thrilling 5-3 victory in the final over British International School, Phuket (BISP).
Vagabonds lineout for ACF charity match
Vagabonds lineout for ACF charity match
RUGBY: Phuket Vagabonds RFC will split ranks and lock horns for a charity rugby match this Saturday (Mar 19) in order to celebrate the Asia Center Foundation’s (ACF) 20th anniversary and to raise vital funds for 11-year-old Nawin Kaeotha, a dutiful young man who deservingly benefits from the ACF’s Scholarship Program.
Phuket huddles up for flag football
Phuket huddles up for flag football
NFL: American football enthusiasts may well be pleased to learn that the fastest-growing format of their beloved sport is now hitting Phuket’s shores in the guise of Flag Football - a high-octane, non-contact activity, where players attempt to pull flags from their opposition’s waists rather than tackling said opponents to the ground.
Vagabonds wrangle win against Cobras
Vagabonds wrangle win against Cobras
RUGBY: Flying the flag for Phuket last Saturday (Feb 19), the Vagabonds took on Chiang Mai Cobras at the Chang Mai University campus ground in a thoroughly absorbing encounter that resulted in a tense final five minutes, with the visitors ultimately clinging on to a deserved 20-15 victory over their northern rivals.
Vagabonds to take on Old Bangkok Bangers
Vagabonds to take on Old Bangkok Bangers
RUGBY: Phuket rugby sees an enticing return to full-contact competition when the Bangkok Bangers touchdown on the island to revive their long-standing and respected rivalry with the Vagabonds next Saturday (Nov 13).
British Club Bangkok in Phuket cricket double-header
British Club Bangkok in Phuket cricket double-header
CRICKET: Thailand cricket rivalries will be resurrected this weekend when British Club Bangkok bring their best in the hope of a Phuket tour de force, in taking on the Patong Penguins and the Village Cricket Club, respectively at the ACG (Nov 6 and 7).
Cows win series in finale run fest at the ACG
Cows win series in finale run fest at the ACG
CRICKET: The fifth game decider between the Thalang Cows and Patong Penguins on Sunday (Oct 24) yielded an extraordinary run extravaganza, with three players claiming centuries during the afternoon’s 25-over final at the ACG.
Patong Penguins feel the Wrath of Khan
Patong Penguins feel the Wrath of Khan
CRICKET: A virtuoso batting performance from Ali Khan at the ACG on Sunday (Sept 19) overwhelmed an understrength Patong Penguins side to help the Thalang Cows into a 2-1 series lead.
Cows level series at ACG
Cows level series at ACG
CRICKET: Overshadowed by local health and safety restrictions currently in place, last Sunday’s (Aug 8) second game of the five match series between Thalang Cows and Patong Penguins was a somewhat muted affair, with the Cows securing a relatively comfortable win, but importantly returning the series to level pegging.
Majestic Morgan electrifies ACG
Majestic Morgan electrifies ACG
CRICKET: Patong Penguins pulled off a dramatic last over victory against the Thalang Cows on Sunday (July 25), with Craig Morgan grabbing the headline and a deserved man of the match award for his unbeaten 88 not out in one of the more exhilarating games witnessed at the ACG this year.