“Raimon Land” Cup

Pacific Island 7s and Lloyd McDermott Final

Both Cup semi-finals were very tough matches. The first between the Australian indigenous side, Lloyd McDermott Foundation and Linton Army from New Zealand was a typically hard fought, high quality encounter with fast breaks and furious tackling throughout. The second half however saw Lloyd McDermott pull away to win 22-14. Tries were scored by O’Connor, Wier, Telford & Dotti for Lloyd’s and Pettman & James for Linton Army.

The second semi was even more intense between Grammar-Carlton from New Zealand and Thai Airways Pacific Islands 7s and after a torrid match the full-time score was tied at 14-all with the latter side claiming the win having scored first. Tries were scored by Arama Prime & Tanginoa Nimu for Grammar and, Waisale Serevi & Sikun Vuwipola for Pacific Islands.

Having surprised many by making the final, a gallant and courageous Lloyd McDermott took the game right up to the more fancied Pacific Islands side featuring Waisale Serevi and a number of ex-national Islanders now playing in Sydney. Played at a furious pace, the Islanders led 14-0 at half time and looked to have it won, but Lloyd’s came back in the second half to score a converted try while keeping the opposition scoreless going down 14-7 at the finish. For the Islanders Delana and Erun scored tries while Dotti scored for Lloyd’s. The Cup Referee was John Hill from Perth.

“Montpelier (Thailand)” Plate Final

The “Montpelier” Plate final between old rivals Thai Police and the British Club Bangkok was also a very close match before the Police side ran out winners 26-7. The Police won through to the final by overcoming RBAC University 26-14 while the BC beat the Darwin Dingos in a tight finish 24-19. The Police win was their fourth success overall at the Bangkok Sevens.

”Brunsworth Limited“ Bowl Final

The Bangkok Bangers (‘Colts’) proved to have too much experience for the up and coming Laos National side, Lao Dokchampas playing in their first tournament. The Bangers led all the way and won 43-5.

“Woods Bagot” Women’s Cup Final

For the second successive year and with an identical score line, the “Woods Bagot” Women’s Cup was fought out between the two powerhouses of Thai women’s rugby, with Thai Air Force defeating Bangkok Institute of Physical Education, 17-14 in what many considered was the best Thai, women’s rugby match seen at the Police Stadium. The Air Force has now won the Women’s Cup three times and have been runners-up once in the past four years.

“XPotential, UK” Boys U/15 “Rugby Challenge”

In the final of the “XPotential” Boys U/15 “Rugby Challenge” Vajiravudh College Bangkok recorded their third consecutive win by defeating Chalermprakiat School from Lopburi 12-0. The 15-a-side tournament involved twelve up-country and Bangkok City high schools from Lopburi, Phrae, Loei, Surin, Ubol, Roi-et, Mahasarakham, Krabi and Bangkok.

In the Veteran’s Division the Old Bangkok Bangers combined with the Moscow Lads in an exhibition match at the Police Stadium. Outstanding player for the Bangers was Doug Ozanne who managed 33 seconds on the field before retiring.