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Tensions run high at the ACG as Penguins’ ploy rattles Cows
Tensions run high at the ACG as Penguins’ ploy rattles Cows
CRICKET: A charged atmosphere in the lead up into last Sunday’s (July 4) clash between the Patong Penguins and the Thalang Cows at the ACG in Thalang ultimately spilled over into the game and left a bad taste in many players’ mouths by the time the match concluded.
Vagabond’s sevens series gets the green light
Vagabond’s sevens series gets the green light
RUGBY: Phuket Vagabonds RFC is thrilled to announce the beginning of a sevens club competition to be played out over a three week timeframe, with the first match of the tri-series kicking off at 4pm on Saturday (June 26) at the ACG in Thalang.
Cows clip Penguins’ wings at ACG
Cows clip Penguins’ wings at ACG
CRICKET: Sami Pir’s 77 runs off 58 balls for the Thalang Cows helped his side to a relatively easy win at the ACG last Sunday (Apr 18) against the Patong Penguins.
Vagabonds Rugby Academy continues to impress
Vagabonds Rugby Academy continues to impress
RUGBY: Following on from last week’s well attended Chalawan Cup fixture against Bangkok Southerners, Phuket Vagabonds RFC consolidated the resurgence of the sport, with a third free coaching clinic last Saturday (Apr 3) at their ACG base in Thalang.
Rest of World claim series title in close encounter finale
Rest of World claim series title in close encounter finale
CRICKET: Bragging rights went to the Rest of the World (ROW) select XI following their grand final victory over the Asia select XI last Sunday (Mar 7) at the ACG in yet another incredibly close-fought match.
Vagabonds Academy boosts Phuket rugby profile
Vagabonds Academy boosts Phuket rugby profile
RUGBY: Phuket’s rugby future continues to improve, with the island’s club Vagabonds RFC establishing their youth development academy from their base at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Robertson rampage sets up series decider
Robertson rampage sets up series decider
CRICKET: A tight eight-run victory for the Rest of the World (ROW) team thanks to a much needed captain’s innings by Jason Robertson at the ACG last Sunday (Feb 28) means the series against the Asia select XI will go to a fifth and final showdown next weekend to settle who will become Phuket champions.
Judge dominates in PCG win over Panthers
Judge dominates in PCG win over Panthers
CRICKET: Last Sunday’s (Feb 21) invitational cricket match at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) between Goa Panthers and a PCG select XI saw a number of remarkable individual performances, but none more so than a maturely manufactured maiden half-century and triple wicket haul by PCG’s 15-year-old talent, Dom Judge.
Fossils dig deep for historic ACG victory
Fossils dig deep for historic ACG victory
CRICKET: Seeking new formats to offset the lack of national and international cricket competition on Phuket, the Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) arranged a ‘Fossils v Kids’ game last Sunday (Feb 7) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).
Honours even after cross-over code challenge at ACG
Honours even after cross-over code challenge at ACG
CRICKET / RUGBY: Players from Phuket’s rugby and cricket communities came together at the ACG last Saturday (Feb 6) to face off in each other’s sports, with proceeds from the day’s event going to the Asia Centre Foundation (ACF).
PCG take on Vagabonds in Phuket Sports Code Challenge
PCG take on Vagabonds in Phuket Sports Code Challenge
CRICKET / RUGBY: A titanic clash of sports is scheduled for this Saturday (Feb 6) at the ACG in Thalang, when a selection of Phuket’s cricketers and Vagabond’s rugby players will face each other, first in a game of cricket, then later in touch rugby, with proceeds raised by the players going to the Asia Center Foundation (ACF).
Penguins seal series against Cows
Penguins seal series against Cows
CRICKET: After 70 overs of cricket at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 31), the second game in the challenge series between Patong Penguins and Thalang Cows went down to the very last ball to decide the result.
Controversy at the ACG as Penguins defeat Cows
Controversy at the ACG as Penguins defeat Cows
CRICKET: Emotions ran high at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 24) when the Thalang Cows faced off against the Patong Penguins in the first encounter between the two rivals this year.
Asia snatch victory in series thriller at the ACG
Asia snatch victory in series thriller at the ACG
CRICKET: Incredible scenes last Sunday (Jan. 16) heralded a remarkable win for an Asia select XI against the Rest of the World (ROW) select XI, a result that was decided only on the very last ball after 70 overs of dramatic cricket played out at the ACG in Thalang.
Rest of World level series against Asia at ACG
Rest of World level series against Asia at ACG
CRICKET: Phuket cricket fans enjoyed the second match in a tri-series event featuring an Asia select XI taking on a Rest of the World (ROW) select XI at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 10).
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
CRICKET: Phuket’s 2021 cricket calendar was kick-started last Sunday (Jan 3) with an Asia select XI taking on a Rest of the World (ROW) select XI in a 35-over match at the ACG.
Southerners dominate Phuket teams at ACG
Southerners dominate Phuket teams at ACG
CRICKET: Phuket cricket delighted in a double-header against visiting competition from Bangkok in the form of the Southerners Cricket Club at the ACG last weekend (Dec 19 and 20).
Khan impresses in derby demolition
Khan impresses in derby demolition
CRICKET: Thalang Cows continued their dominant form over Patong Penguins with a landslide win last Saturday (Dec 12) at the ACG.
Vagabonds rugby clinic surpasses expectations
Vagabonds rugby clinic surpasses expectations
RUGBY: The free rugby clinic organized by Phuket Vagabonds RFC and hosted at the ACG in Thalang last Saturday (Nov 14) proved an outstanding success, with almost 80 children having participated under the supervision of 17 coaches and staff that ensured a memorable morning of rugby for everyone involved.
Thalang Cows triumphant over Patong Penguins
Thalang Cows triumphant over Patong Penguins
CRICKET: Thalang Cows secured a comprehensive six-wicket victory over rivals, Patong Penguins in a return rubber played last Sunday (Nov 15) at the ACG.