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KLR LEAGUE PROMISES MORE DRAMA IN DECEMBER

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The Kuala Lumpur Rugby League 2025 has reached Week 3, and the excitement is growing louder every Saturday at RRI Hevea Arena . Rugby fans from across the Klang Valley continue to pack the venue, eager to witness the clash of five top city teams battling for this season’s crown. Defending champions Vioba Blues have returned in style. After resting in Week 1, they stormed back with two convincing victories. With star players Acun , Pekka , and Luq strengthening the lineup, the Blues are eyeing a historic three-in-a-row championship. Last year’s runners-up, Mobster Rugby Club , are also on fire. Winning both their opening matches, they look dangerous with key players Ucop , Marcus , Black and Cenaz leading their charge. Meanwhile, Kusess Barbarians are still searching for their first points after three unlucky outings. Despite the results, their spirit remains unbroken. Guided by seasoned players Diego and Shahrin , the Barbarians are showing clear improvement from last season. SJ...
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NATIONS CUP OPENS POWERFUL NEW RUGBY CHAPTER

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World Rugby has announced major progress on preparations for the new World Rugby Nations Cup , which will kick off in 2026. All 12 participating teams have now been confirmed, setting the stage for a groundbreaking competition that will help nations prepare for the expanded Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. The Nations Cup promises an unprecedented level of competitive international rugby for emerging and rising teams. With a strong focus on performance growth, financial development, and meaningful global competition, the tournament will give these nations regular, high-quality Test matches during the July and November windows. All 12 teams, Canada , Chile , Georgia , Hong Kong , Portugal , Romania , Spain , Tonga , Uruguay, USA , Zimbabwe , and Samoa qualified automatically by earning their place at Rugby World Cup 2027. This makes the Nations Cup a true platform for World Cup-bound teams to sharpen their skills. The tournament is closely linked to the new top-tier Nations ...
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PDRM EDGE JOHOR IN THRILLING PIALA AGONG FINAL

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Polis DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM) once again proved their dominance as a rugby powerhouse after clinching the 2025 Piala Agong title, defeating Johor 18-17 in a thrilling final at UM Arena earlier this evening. Even sweeter, the victory marked a historic hat-trick of championships for PDRM in Malaysia’s most prestigious rugby tournament. The triumph was nothing short of dramatic. Under head coach Dinesvaran Krishnan , Sang Saka Biru fought until the final moments of the match to break Johor’s hearts. The highly anticipated clash between the two best teams in the country began with both sides missing early penalty chances through Aqasha Daniel Irwan (Johor) and Muhamad Amirul Aqil Kamsol (PDRM). Amirul Aqil later redeemed himself by slotting in a penalty to give PDRM the lead in the 27th minute. Johor, however, responded swiftly two minutes later with a quick-penalty try from naturalised player Sae Faalupega , converted by Aqasha Daniel. Just before halftime, Owen Niue capitalised on...
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AGONG CUP QUARTERFINALS SET AFTER THRILLING GROUP STAGE

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After five weeks of pulsating action, the Agong Cup group stage has concluded, with all ten teams battling hard for glory in Malaysia ’s most prestigious rugby competition. Defending champions PDRM lived up to their billing, topping Group A with a flawless record of four wins from four matches. Under the guidance of former national stars Dineswaran Krishnan and Yusli Ramli , the Police Team have now set their sights on a historic fifth title, having lifted the Agong Cup four times since 1983. Group B belonged to Johor , who collected maximum points under the leadership of head coach Rodney So’oialo . Last year’s finalists are chasing their third Agong Cup crown, with their most recent triumph dating back to 2017. Meanwhile, Pahang and Kedah ’s campaigns came to a bitter end after finishing bottom of their respective groups, leaving the big guns and dark horses to charge into the quarterfinals. The Piala Agong , first contested in 1983, is Malaysia’s biggest and longest-running rugb...
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SUPARK GRIZZLY CROWNED RW SELAYANG 10S CHAMPIONS

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The inaugural RW Selayang 10s Rugby Championship ended in spectacular fashion as Supark Grizzly stormed to victory, defeating Semashur Zealord 21-0 in a rain-soaked Cup Final at the IIUM Gombak Rugby Field. Despite the heavy downpour, the crowd of about 1,000 fans remained firmly in their places, cheering every tackle, run, and try. Supark Grizzly showcased clinical finishing and rock-solid defense, taking a commanding 14-0 halftime lead before sealing the Cup with an outstanding second-half performance. Tries from Muhammad Haziq Hasrol , Muhammad Zamir Irfan , and Farhad Mohd Fairos , alongside flawless conversions from Aiman Nazmi Awaludin , secured Grizzly’s perfect 100% record throughout the tournament. Star player Muhammad Zamir was deservedly named Best Player of the Cup Final for his dominant display. The host team, Rhinoz Warriors , gave their supporters plenty to celebrate by clinching the Plate Final with a commanding 24-0 win over Impact Oldboys . Muhammad Irsyad Syafi w...
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EIGHT TEAMS COLLIDE IN EXPLOSIVE SELAYANG RUGBY SHOWDOWN

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A new chapter of Selayang rugby is about to be written. The Rhinoz Warriors Rugby Club, fresh from their triumph as Selangor Division Two Champions, will host their first-ever tournament, the Selayang 10s on 27 September 2025 at the IIUM Pride Park. The stage is set for eight renowned teams. Rhinoz Warriors , Supark Grizzly , Semashur , Impact Oldboys , OPA Scorpions , Kobau RC , Shah Alam Rovers , and Home of Warriors are set to collide in 24 explosive matches, featuring more than 120 outstanding players. Fans can expect a festival of rugby packed with drama, intensity, and unforgettable action. But this milestone was not easily achieved. Finding a field alone was a test of persistence, with months of searching around Selayang and Gombak before IIUM became the chosen battleground. Securing sponsors was another mountain to climb, yet the Warriors’ determination won crucial support from Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) through Ahmad Zahiri , as well as Laundry Bar, JKR, Rugger Distri...
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URUGUAY SECURE HISTORIC WORLD CUP RETURN

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Uruguay have once again carved their name into rugby’s grandest stage, sealing their place at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after a fierce Sudamericano battle with Chile. Over two legs of passion, sweat, and relentless struggle, Los Teros emerged triumphant, 46-35 on aggregate, to book their ticket to Australia. Carrying a 12-point advantage from their first-leg triumph in Santiago (28-16), Uruguay endured a scare in Montevideo, where Chile struck back with a narrow 21-18 win. Yet the aggregate stood firm, and with it came confirmation: Uruguay will march to their sixth Rugby World Cup, their flag once more flying proudly among rugby’s elite. This victory crowns them champions of South America and secures their role as the continent’s second representative, alongside Argentina, at the expanded 24-team tournament. Ranked 16th in the world, Uruguay now turn toward the December draw, hungry for new challenges and fresh history to be written. From their unforgettable upset over Fiji ...
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