News 18 May more rugby events proposed in Phuket

More rugby tournaments & a training academy may be held in Phuket if venues, financial backing and sponsors can be guaranteed.

During a press conference last week at Surakul Stadium in Phuket, Patrick Cotter, Organiser of the annual Phuket International Rugby 10s, revealed that he has been asked to help arrange two other possible tournaments in Phuket: a Kings Cup 7-a-side Asian Championships in December this year, and an 80-80 kilogram maximum weight 15-a-side international tournament next year, as previously twice held here, but he admitted it needs a guaranteed venue like the planned Phuket International Academy school in Paklok and a New Zealand training academy for Thai kids to back up Phukets hosting plans: (voice)

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