Thai Men’s Rugby Sevens Team Achieves Historic Fourth Place in Asia
The Thai men's rugby sevens team secured a historic fourth-place finish in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2026, while the women's team faces a review after placing sixth.
According to Khaosod Online, the Thai men’s national rugby sevens team achieved a historic milestone by finishing fourth in the overall Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2026. The final leg of the tournament took place in Sri Lanka from October 17–18, 2026. The men’s squad demonstrated strong form, notably defeating South Korea 40-7 to advance to the semi-finals. Their performance across both legs of the series solidified their position as the fourth-ranked team in Asia.
Conversely, the Thai women’s team concluded the series in sixth place for the second leg, resulting in an overall drop from third to fourth in the Asian rankings. In response to these results, which the association described as below standard, the President of the Rugby Association of Thailand has scheduled a meeting with the women’s team on October 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The session aims to identify the factors contributing to the performance dip and discuss potential improvements.
For residents and visitors interested in local sports, this development highlights the growing competitiveness of Thai rugby on the continental stage. While the men’s team celebrates a significant breakthrough, the upcoming internal review for the women’s team remains a point of interest for followers of the sport. Further details regarding the association's strategic adjustments are expected to follow the scheduled meeting.
