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Running for Rugby

As part of efforts to further generate funds to support rugby development in the Lao PDR, the Lao Rugby Federation organised a gruelling 390 kilometre fundraising run from Vientiane to Luang Prabang over 3 days from the 26 - 28 September, 2009.

Players from the 4 Lao domestic teams ran in relay for the entire distance carrying a match ball to Luang Prabang ahead of the inaugural Luang Prabang derby, which marks the launching of the LRF’s rugby development activities in the city on the 28th November, 2009.   

The run raised just under 3,000 USD for rugby development activities and provided the sport with some excellent exposure along the route from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, with great enthusiasm shown for what the players achieved.  For media from the event, please visit our run diary page here.

How Did it Work?

12 players from the 4 domestic Lao teams ran in relay over three days, carrying a match ball from That Luang in Vientiane to Phu Si in Luang Prabang.  The team covered 390 kilometres in just under 45 hours over 3 days covering some difficult terrain, particularly on the afternoon of the second days as the team worked through blistering temperatures to climb for around 5 hours up to Phoukhoun.

What Next?

Running for Rugby is part of the LRF’s commitment to raising funds from as diverse a base as possible, as well as supporting the LRF to raise awareness about the sport of rugby union in the Lao PDR.  The LRF is committed to undertaking one high-profile funding event every year and is already looking for a bigger and better event in 2010.

Corporate Sponsors

The Lao Rugby Federation would like to thank the corporate sponsors of the Running for Rugby Event for 2009:

Individual Sponsors

The Lao Rugby Federation would also like to thank all of the individual sponsors of the Running for Rugby Event for 2009:

1. •Chris Mastaglio                                          
   

2. •Robert Longley
   

3. •Kristy Teh                                                  
   

4. •David Cawthorne (Petersham Old Boys)
   

5. •Elena Olivi                                                   
   

6. •Alison Wilson
   

7. •Matthew Clifford
   

8. •Titus Nemeth
   

9. •Jenny Redden
   

10. •Rebecca Redden
    

11. •Ted Redden
    

12. •Simon Hallidy
    

13. •Richard Ball
    

14. •Aiden Glendinning
    

15. •Clare Francois
    

16. •Adam Garrad
    

17. •Matthieu Chapeleau
    

18. •Ben Nami
    

19. •Denley Pike
    

20. •Catherine Wood
    

21. •Doug Handisides
    

22. •Stu Hohnen
    

23. •John Doe
    

24. •Wanni Teo
    

25. •The Mastaglio family

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