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WELCOME TO THE PHUKET VAGABONDS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Your Rugby Club in Phuket, Thailand

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ABOUT US

FOR THE LOVE OF RUGBY

Established in 1993, the Phuket Vagabonds have proudly served as the sole representative of contact rugby in Phuket for over 30 years. Founded on a deep passion for the game and a commitment to community, the club has become a landmark for the sport in Southeast Asia, hosting international touring sides and competing across the region. Our dedication to excellence on the pitch is reflected in our recent accolades, including being crowned the Thailand 7s Champions for the Southern Region and finishing as runners-up in the Krabi Rugby 10s tournament.

 

Our club is built on a foundation of global camaraderie, bringing together a diverse membership of long-term Phuket residents, transient expatriates, and visiting tourists. We believe rugby is a universal language, and our gates are open to anyone with a love for the game, whether they are living on the island or just passing through. Currently, the Vagabonds boast a strong contingent of nearly 30 senior men’s players, all united by the spirit of sportsmanship and the unique brotherhood found within the sport.

 

Looking toward the future, the Phuket Vagabonds are dedicated to expanding the reach of the sport and establishing ourselves as Thailand’s premier social rugby club. This growth is anchored by our Junior Rugby Academy, which currently develops dozens of young athletes through an ongoing commitment to youth development and coaching clinics. By focusing on the continued development of our junior teams and our Academy commitment, we remain dedicated to nurturing the next generation of players and ensuring the legacy of Phuket rugby for decades to come.

IN THE PRESS

Read all of the latest Vagabonds news features in The Phuket News

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VAGABONDS RETURN TO WINNING WAYS

May 21, 2025

The Phuket Vagabonds returned to winning ways as they ran in six tries to one against the touring Gulf Legends at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Saturday, May 17

RAIN, SHINE AND A LOAD OF GREAT RUGBY ACTION AT THE ACG

June 14, 2025

The Alan Cook Ground (ACG) in Thalang welcomed teams from near and afar for the Phuket International Rugby 11s tournament last weekend (June 6-7).

NO PAUSE IN LIONS VICTORY MARCH AT THE ACG

July 26, 2025

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.

VAGABONDS TAKE TO THE ROAD

September 20, 2025

With local competition currently hard to come by, thoughts of an international tour had been enticing the Phuket Vagabonds Executive Committee for some time. Listed as a “to do” item at the most recent Annual General Meeting, it was time to make those ambitions a reality. Enter the Kuala Lumpur Tigers Fest 2025

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PHUKET MIXED TOUCH RUGBY A BIG HIT

November 14, 2025

TOUCH RUGBY: Mixed gender touch rugby has found a new home in Phuket, as witnessed at the inaugural Phuket Mixed Touch Tournament 2025 recently.

PHUKET VAGABONDS FLOP IN PATTAYA

May 23, 2025

Always a popular event on the Asian Rugby calendar, the Chris Kays Memorial 10s Rugby tournament held on the weekend of May 3-4 at the Laem Chabang football stadium on the outskirts of Pattaya attracted a list of 14 highly competitive regional teams.

LOCAL LIONS LAY DOWN CHALLENGE TO VAGABONDS

August 20, 2022

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.

SEVENS HEAVEN AT THE ACG

Saturday July 3, 2021

After week upon week of mind-numbing lock down, Phuket sevens rugby fans were finally given something to cheer about last Saturday (June 26) as “the game they play in heaven” returned to the ACG in style.

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RUGBY HELPING LOCAL DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN TACKLE LIFE SKILLS

May 10, 2021

Embracing the lessons rugby offers, the Asia Center Foundation in collaboration with the Phuket Vagabonds RFC have launched a Youth Rugby Development Program for students of the foundation by way of a series of coaching camps and clinics.

VAGABONDS RUGBY ACADEMY CONTINUES TO IMPRESS

April 8, 2021

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.

HONOURS EVEN AFTER CROSS-OVER CODE CHALLENGE AT ACG

February 9, 2021

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).

PHUKET VAGABONDS WIN SOUTHERN REGION RUGBY SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIP

September 23, 2020

The Phuket Vagabonds R.F.C. have returned victorious from the Thailand Rugby Union Southern Region Rugby Sevens Championship held in Surat Thani last weekend (Sept 19-20).

CONTACT US

Alan Cooke Ground, Phuket

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