A MODEST START WITH MASSIVE MEANING FOR RUGBY

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Photo: Muhammad Mohd Fadzil (TSS)

After years of silence, a long-missed heartbeat is slowly returning to Malaysian rugby. It has been a very long time since fans last witnessed a true national-level club competition. The Malaysia Rugby Super League faded away after 2017, leaving a void that even the prestigious Piala Agong could not fully replace. For too long, top-tier inter-club rugby simply disappeared from the local landscape.

That is why the return of elite competition, even in a modest form, matters deeply. Rugby in Malaysia needs a platform where clubs can test themselves at the highest level, rebuild ambition, and reignite belief. This season, Bank Muamalat stepped forward with the Muamalat Super 5 Rugby, attempting to revive what had been lost. Champions from state leagues were invited, but time constraints limited commitments. Rather than cancel the idea entirely, the organisers pressed on with a four-team friendly series.

Photo: Muhammad Mohd Fadzil (TSS)

It may look unusual. It may seem small. But four teams competing is far better than no competition at all. The aim goes beyond trophies, it is about reconnecting rugby communities from corporates, universities, and alumni clubs, and rebuilding trust in the domestic game.

Week One delivered exactly that promise. Competitive, safe, and spirited matches saw IIUM Mustang edge VIOBA Blues 19–14, while Muamalat Bullets overcame UPM Angels 34–17. The series began with energy and belief.

The Muamalat Super 5 Rugby is not the finish line, it is the starting point. Every genuine effort to revive Malaysian rugby deserves appreciation. With continued support, this spark can grow into something truly special again.


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