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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...

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