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VIOBA BLUES Vioba Blues etched their name deeper into Kuala Lumpur rugby folklore by clinching a third consecutive KLR League title, completing another dominant and unbeaten campaign in the KLR League 2025, the annual rugby championship organised by the Kuala Lumpur Rugby Union . The champions sealed the title with a commanding victory over a resilient SJAA Eagles side in the final match of the season. Vioba struck first in the opening half when Naufal Qayyim crossed for a crucial try, with Jauhar Rosazha adding the conversion. SJAA showed admirable fight and ambition, but missed two key penalties that proved costly, allowing Vioba to head into halftime with a 7–0 advantage. MOBSTER RC After the break, Vioba Blues grew in confidence and control. Their structure tightened, the tempo increased, and SJAA struggled to contain the champions’ momentum. Muhammad Haikal powered over for Vioba’s second try, converted by Khainor Arif , before Naufal struck again to complete the scoring in...

From the quiet hills of Castelnau-Magnoac to the thunderous stadiums of world rugby, Antoine Dupont’s journey is the kind of story sport rarely produces. Raised in a rural village in southwest France, he grew up surrounded by farms, animals, and hard work, a lifestyle that shaped his strength, discipline, and unbreakable character. Long before he became a global superstar, Dupont was just a young boy racing across fields, helping his family, and discovering rugby at the age of four with his local club, Magnoac FC . His rise through the rugby ranks was meteoric. After shining at Auch and making his professional debut with Castres , Dupont’s career truly ignited when he joined Toulouse , France’s most powerful rugby institution. There, he transformed from a talented youngster into a generational force. With Toulouse, he captured multiple Top 14 titles, the prestigious European Champions Cup , and delivered countless match-winning performances that left fans in awe. His explosive runnin...

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...