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COBRA VENOM RULE SELANGOR WOMEN RUGBY LEAGUE

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Cobra Venom etched their name in history as the first-ever champions of the Selangor Women Rugby League , completing a flawless campaign in the five-team competition. Winning all their matches, the Petaling Jaya-based club proved their dominance through teamwork, discipline, and sheer determination. A total of 34 players represented Cobra Venom this season, all molded through twice-weekly training sessions since April under the leadership of Head Coach Mohd Faiz . Leading the charge was captain and standoff Rozliana Ridwan , whose sharp decision-making and accurate conversions were vital. Outside centre Nur Izzah Azizan impressed with explosive pace and defensive grit, while Wan Noor Shafiqa , the pack leader and top try scorer, delivered powerful runs and solid defense. ATM Women secured second place, powered by Siti Nursyamimi , the league’s top point scorer with a remarkable 84 points. Sarawak Rugby fought bravely to finish third, with Valerie Juan making national history by be...
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ROAD TO RWC BEGINS IN ASIA

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The road to Rugby World Cup 2027 heats up this June as the Asia Rugby Championship 2025 roars to life! This is no ordinary edition, it’s the most thrilling since Japan’s epic 2014 campaign that launched them onto the world stage. With Japan already locked in for RWC 2027 , four determined challengers — United Arab Emirates , South Korea , Hong Kong China , and rising force Sri Lanka — are just three intense battles away from claiming the coveted Asia 1 ticket to Australia! And the drama doesn’t stop there. The runner-up still has a lifeline — a do-or-die clash with Africa 2 for a shot at the Final Qualification Tournament, set for 8–18 November 2025 at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai. The dream is alive. The stage is set. Let the fight for Asia’s rugby crown begin! RUGBY ASIA
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PDRM CLINCH FIFTH AGONG CUP TITLE IN THRILLING FINAL

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In an exhilarating display of skill and determination, PDRM rugby team triumphed over Johor with a decisive 43-29 victory to secure their fifth Agong Cup title. The final, held at the UiTM Stadium in Shah Alam, showcased not only the talent of the players but also the strategic brilliance of the coaching staff. The match began with both teams demonstrating their prowess, resulting in a closely contested first half. PDRM held a slim lead of 19-17 as they headed into the break, setting the stage for an intense second half. However, it was the Police who came out with renewed vigor, displaying an impressive attacking strategy that overwhelmed their opponents. Despite a late surge from Johor, who managed to score two tries in the final 10 minutes, the PDRM maintained control of the match. A pivotal moment came when Johor’s Serupepeli Turuva received a red card in the 78th minute for a high tackle, further complicating Johor's efforts to stage a comeback. The Police team demonstrate...
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BLACKCATZ POUNCE TO VICTORY AT THE SONG KHENG HAI SEVENS

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The  Kuching Rugby Football Club  (KRFC) Blackcatz emerged victorious in the highly anticipated  Song Kheng Hai Sevens  rugby tournament, claiming the title after a decisive 26-12 victory over  Asajaya RC  in the Cup Final. The match, held at the Song Kheng Hai ground, showcased the skill and determination of both teams, but the  Blackcatz  proved to be the dominant force throughout the competition. The road to the finals saw KRFC demonstrate their prowess, having secured a commanding 25-0 win against  Mukah Rugby  in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Asajaya A showed remarkable grit as they edged out  WORC  with a narrow 12-10 victory to reach the final. Song Kheng Hai Sevens 2024 Champions: KRFC Blackcatz Runners-up: Asajaya A 3rd Place: WORC 4th Place: Mukah Rugby Plate Champions: Falcon RC Plate Runners-up: Asajaya A Bowl Champions: Stallion Bowl Runners-up: UNIMAS Lycan The final match was attended by prominent figures from the r...
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SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY OVER ARGENTINA

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South Africa won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years. The Springboks beat Argentina at Nelspruit in commanding fashion on Saturday with a 48-7 victory. They were leading 27-7 at the break of a pulsating match. The win was never in doubt for the Springboks. Eben Etzebeth celebrates a new Test record with 128th caps. South Africa had a sublime start in front of a 43578 sold-out crowd in Mbombela Stadium. They broke The Pumas defence in the opening minutes. Two early tries boosted their confidence in the match. Argentina responded with a try by Tomas Albornoz to keep their hope alive. However, South Africa were at their best and wrapped up the match with six more tries. Aphelele Fassi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe, Malcolm Marx, and Jesse Kriel took turns to break into the Pumas try area. Credit to Argentina though. They came into the last match of the Rugby Championship against the Springboks in South Africa with a sniff to win it. The Pumas...
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ASIA RUGBY SEVENS SERIES: HONG KONG AND CHINA CLAIM TOP HONORS IN HANGZHOU

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Hong Kong  has once again showcased its rugby prowess in the  Asia Rugby Sevens Series  2024, clinching victory in the final against  Japan  with a score of 24-19. This victory marks their second consecutive triumph in Asia's most prestigious rugby sevens competition. Host  China  beat  Korea  38-0 to claim the third-place finish. Hong Kong continued their good run and remain undefeated in the series this year. After winning all matches on day 1, Hong Kong showed class to win their second consecutive Asia Rugby series at Hangzhou.  Hugo Stiles  was the top point contributor for Hong Kong with 37 points. China beat Korea 38-0 to claim the third place on their own soil.  Changshun Shan  was the star of the series after scoring 42 points for China with 4 tries and 11 conversions. In the Women's Series,  China  clinched victory after beating  Japan  24-17 in the final.  China thrashed  Hong Kong ...
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SSTMI STRONG DETERMINATION WINS BANK MUAMALAT MELAKA 10S

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Sekolah Sukan Tengku Mahkota Ismail  (SSTMI Tsunami) won the  Melaka International Rugby 10s  after defeating  Muamalat Bullets  19-17 in the Open Cup Final Match. The young  Tsunami  players displayed a great fighting spirit to stun the more experience opponents in a nail-biting finale. Coached by  Syed Shazril Syed Mahadzir  and  Syahir Asraf Rosli , the SSTMI boys showed their class to compete against international players. They beat  KL Tigers  12-0 in the quarterfinals before taming  Muamalat Bazooka  24-10 in the last four. In the veteran category,  Melaka High School Oldboys  beat  SDAR Alumni  12-0 to claim the title.  ASAS Veterans  settled for third after beating  SMSS Oldboys  19-7 in the Plate Final. The Bank Muamalat Melaka International Rugby 10s was held in conjunction with the Malaysia's National Day on 31st August. Melaka's Chief Minister, Ab Rauf Yusoh watched ...
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