Look Ahead to 2026

As we close out a landmark year, the Phuket Vagabonds are setting our sights on 2026 with a clear vision to elevate our club, expand our community presence, and continue our legacy on and off the pitch. 2025 was a defining year for us, highlighted by taking home silverware at the RBSC 10s and donating over 70,000 Baht to the Asia Center Foundation (ACF). Now, we are ready to take the next step.

Introducing the 2026 Executive Committee

To ensure the club continues to grow sustainably and competitively, we have formed a dedicated Executive Committee for 2026. This team will be responsible for driving the club’s strategic goals, from securing new sponsorship partnerships to managing our expanding tour calendar.

2026 Executive Committee Members:

• Dave Walker

• Jacob King

• Sten Van Aardt

• James Warwick

• Santi Lopez

• Anthony Van Sleeuwen

  
  

Supporting this leadership is a dedicated Coaching Group (Tom Kilvington, Paul Rothwell, Cillian O'Neil, Moses Beydoun, and Ivan Ustinov) and our Team Captains (Paul Rothwell, Dan Ashburn, Cillian O'Neal, and Jacob King).

A Packed 2026 Roadmap

Our 2026 fixture list is our most ambitious yet, with planned tournaments spanning nine months of the year.

Confirmed & Proposed 2026 Highlights:

• Feb 14-15: Bangkok 10s (Confirmed)

• May 3-4: Pattaya 10s (Confirmed)

• Jun 6-8: Phuket 10s (Confirmed)

• July: Bangkok Tour (Proposed)

• Aug 30-31: KL 10s (Confirmed)

• Sep 20: Hua Hin 10s (Confirmed)

• Oct 10: Bali 10's (confirmed)

• Nov 15: RBSC 10s (Confirmed)

• Dec: Krabi 10s (Confirmed)

In the months between these tours, we will remain focused on our home base at the ACG, hosting touch rugby events, junior rugby clinics, and our annual North vs. South internal charity fundraiser.

2026 Club Membership Packages

To support the club's growth and ensure we can provide the best facilities and coaching for our players, we are launching updated membership packages for the 2026 season. Becoming a member is the best way to support the Vagabonds and gain access to exclusive club benefits.

• Full Playing Membership: Designed for our contact rugby squad. This includes all training sessions, hotel rooms for tour and the official complete club kit.

• Touring Rugby Membership: For those who join our thriving Monday night touch sessions and our skill training on Wednesdays. And for those who will be travelling Asia in our packed 2026 schedule.

• Training Membership: Perfect for supporters, training only players, and friends of the club who want to stay connected, attend club events, and support our community work from the sidelines.

  
  

Detailed pricing and registration forms will be available at the ACG and on our website shortly.

Building for the Future

With a growing community that currently boasts over 30 regular players and a thriving junior academy, the Vagabonds are more than just a rugby team—we are a family. Our goal for 2026 is to continue strengthening our ties with the local Phuket community while remaining a permanent and competitive fixture in Asian rugby.

Join us as we tackle 2026! Whether you are a player, a supporter, or a visitor to the island, we look forward to seeing you at the ACG. For more information, visit www.phuketvagabonds.com.

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