Lao Rugby Awards
The Lao Rugby Awards acknowledge Coaches, players, teams and individuals who have served the game in incredible ways and continue to helping us in our mission of offering rugby opportunities to all in the Lao PDR.
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LRF AWARD FOR FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The LRF Award for Female Player of the Year will go to the individual who contributed the most outstanding performance on the pitch during 2019.
LRF AWARD FOR MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The LRF Award for Male Player of the Year will go to the male individual who contributed the most outstanding performance on the pitch during 2019.
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LRF AWARD FOR COACH OF THE YEAR
The LRF Award for Coach of the Year will go to the coach whose dedication and leadership allowed their team to grow as both rugby players and individuals and whose example most displayed Rugby’s values of passion, solidarity, respect, discipline and integrity. Any Coach based in Laos in 2019 can be considered for this award.
LRF AWARD FOR GROWING THE GAME IN LAOS
The LRF Award for Growing the Game in Laos will go to the individual or organisation whose work to grow and develop rugby in 2019 resulted in increased access to rugby participation opportunities for communities across Laos.
LRF AWARD FOR TEAM OF THE YEAR
The LRF Award for Team of the Year will go to the team whose hard work, perseverance, and dedication to rugby and one another most displayed Rugby’s values of passion, solidarity, respect, discipline and integrity and resulted in outstanding performances on the pitch. Any Lao team who competed in domestic or international competition representing Laos can be considered for selection. This can be youth or senior teams registered with clubs or with the LRF’s Champa Ban Youth Programme or who played in Asia Rugby sanctioned competitions representing Laos.
PHENGLAMPHONG NACHANTI OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO RUGBY AWARD
The Phenglamphong Nachanti Outstanding Services to Rugby Award is given in honor of former Lao Rugby Federation Vice President Phenglamphong Nachanti. This award shall be given to the individual whose longterm service, hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport of rugby has positively impacted and strengthened the sport of rugby in Laos.
Special Award Categories
PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR SERVICE
The President's Award for Service will recognise an individual whose service and support expanded the scope and strength of rugby in Laos. Selection: To be identified by the President in conjunction with the LRF’s Executive Board.
2020 Lao Rugby Award Winners
Male Player of the Year: Anousone “Joey” Sisomphou
Female Player of the Year: Vilayphone “Jieb” Chaleunnit
Coach of the Year: Thanongsone “Tarm” Xaysongkharm
Team of the Year: Xieng Khouang RFC
Growing the Game Award: Chris Mastaglio Phenglamphong
President’s Award for Service: Phil Groves
Nachanti Outstanding Services to Rugby Award: Megan Knight
2019 Lao Rugby Award Winners
Male Player of the Year: Tingkham Vanmany
Female Player of the Year: Bounpasong Kethongsa
Coach of the Year: Vannaxay Somsuthi
Team of the Year: Vientiane Lions
Growing the Game Award: Yur Ha
Outstanding Service to Rugby: Agathe Mandoline
President’s Award for Service: Boudsadee Vongdala
Phenglamphong Nachanti Outstanding Services to Rugby Award: Gilles Boute
2018 Lao Rugby Award Winners
Male Player of the Year: Khampasert Syhalart
Female Player of the Year: Nithnoy Phommachitch
Coach of the Year: Viengsamai Souksavanh
Team of the Year: Vientiane Tigers
Growing the Game Award: Phonesack Kormsart and Damlongsack Chanthasouk
President’s Award for Service: Lao Khang and Aeng Khang
Phenglamphong Nachanti Outstanding Services to Rugby Award: Pisa Vongdeuanpheng