 In 2006, he won the men's doubles at the Dutch and New Zealand Opens with fellow countryman Eng Hian.In 2007, he won the Dutch Open again with partner Yonathan Suryatama Dasuki.Rian Sukmawan died on 27 February 2016 of a heart attack after playing in an exhibition match in Semarang with some former players, including Tri Kusharjanto.