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The historic city of Melaka is gearing up for a major sporting spectacle as the CM Cup Rugby Tournament 2025 takes place at the iconic Stadium Kubu ( Hang Tuah Stadium ) from 29–31 August. The tournament will feature five categories, with eight teams competing in each division and five teams in the Women’s category. In total, nearly 800 players, coaches, and officials are expected to gather, making this one of the biggest rugby events in Malaysia this year. The tournament is powered by the Melaka State Government as the main sponsor, with the support of MSN Melaka, MBMB, Tourism Melaka, and Perbadanan Ketua Menteri. Co-sponsors include Archway, Koridor Utiliti Melaka, CMI Infra, Meditech Alliance, Jurukur Saharuddin El Asas, SAMB, Putra Hospital, Melaka Bekal Sdn Bhd, and Precise Subsurface. Melaka will be proudly represented across all categories, including Kolej Yayasan Saad , SMK Telok Mas , Melaka High School , Nosta , Ex-Hornet , X-Moruc , Polis Melaka , Melaka Team ...

For many years, Malaysia has welcomed foreign players into its domestic rugby scene, hoping they would raise the standard of local competitions. But despite their presence, our international performance has remained inconsistent. The national team once soared, winning Asia Division 2 and Division 1, and even reaching the Asia Top Division. Players like Duke Krishnan , Marc Le , Shahir Ashraf Rosli , Amin Jamaluddin , and a few outstanding Fijians made a real difference. But once they retired, and we relied mostly on local-based players, the Bunga Raya team struggled to maintain that level. What made Duke and Marc different? They played abroad. Duke featured in Japan’s Top League and Major League Rugby in the USA. Marc played in New Zealand and later Japan. Their growth overseas in structured systems, higher-paced competitions, and professional setups, turned them into game-changers for Malaysia. Playing abroad transforms players. They face new challenges, adapt to unfam...

The Malaysia Rugby National Sevens Championship 2025 wrapped up in spectacular fashion at Stadium Tengku Muhammad Ismail, Terengganu, with Kelantan and Johor stealing the spotlight in the Men’s Open and Men’s U21 categories. In the Men’s Open, Kelantan reclaimed their crown, edging past a determined Johor side 17-12 in a nail-biting final. Powered by national stars Azwan Zuwairi , Hafiezie Sudin , Khairul Abdillah , and Wan Azli , Kelantan proved unstoppable. Selangor crushed Terengganu 34-0 to clinch third. Zulhisham Rasli was named Best Player, standing out with electrifying play. Meanwhile, in the Men’s U21, Johor extended their dominance, winning the title for the fourth consecutive time. They narrowly defeated Selangor 15-10 in a tense final. Kelantan beat Kedah 29-7 to secure third place. Luqman Nul Hakim of Johor was recognized as the Best Player for his outstanding contribution. It was a weekend of high drama, fierce rivalries, and top-tier sevens action. TIGERS SUPE...

Selangor delivered a stunning performance at the Malaysia Rugby National Sevens Championship 2025, dominating both the Women’s Open and Women’s U21 categories in a thrilling three-day tournament at Stadium Tengku Muhammad Ismail, Terengganu. In the Women’s Open, Selangor stormed to their third consecutive title, shutting out hosts Terengganu 29-0 in the final. Perlis claimed third place after a hard-fought 12-5 win over Johor . Dinah Syafiqah was named Best Player for her commanding presence throughout the campaign. The victory parade continued in the Women’s U21 category, where Selangor finally ended their heartbreak after finishing runners-up four times since 2018. They again overpowered Terengganu 29-0 in a repeat of the senior final. Johor beat Perak 19-7 to take third place. Rising talent Noor Azzuwa was deservedly crowned Best Player. Credit goes to Head Coach Mohamad Faiz , who masterfully led both teams to glory, cementing Selangor’s legacy in women’s rugby. THE MATCH

The Malaysia National Sevens Rugby Championship 2025 promises fierce competition, and Melaka is ready to rise. With 91 players from seven teams in the Women’s Open and 130 players from ten teams in the Women’s U21, the Terengganu showdown from 25–27 July will showcase the best of Malaysian women’s rugby. Melaka proudly sends two squads this year. Their Women’s Open team returns for a third time, while their U21 team makes its debut. Leading the charge are key players Maslieya Nur Athirah Masdi , Nur Batrisyia Nadrah Aziz , and Iman Aisyah Ishak in the senior squad, while the U21 team features rising stars Nurul Syafiqah , Nurul Syazliana , and Noor Yusra Thaqifa . Backed by the tireless efforts of Melaka Rugby Union President Hameed Basheer , Vice President Abdul Halem Berahim , dedicated coach Hainur Shalehin , and team manager Nur Ain Natrah , Melaka has fought hard to assemble two competitive teams from a limited pool of players. They trained hard every we...

Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) is heading to the Malaysia National Sevens Rugby Championship 2025 with a clear goal: to surpass their best performances yet. Thanks to strong support from the Majlis Sukan Negeri Sarawak  and Sarawak Sports Corporation , the SRU is sending its largest-ever contingent. 52 players and 12 officers, with 95% proudly Sarawakian and all of Borneo origin. The contingent will be led by SRU Deputy President, Yusop Shah Mohksen , who also serves as Head Coach of the Men’s Open team. His leadership has been instrumental in preparing the squads, and this year, SRU has also included two medical officers and four physios to ensure full player support. Last year, the Men’s Open squad broke into the Cup Quarterfinals, finishing in the Top 8, a target they aim to meet or exceed this time. The Women’s Open team, 4th in 2023, return to gain more exposure and experience for their youthful squad. The Men’s U21 team, previously 14th, aim to push furthe...