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NEGERI SEMBILAN RETURNS AS SERIOUS TITLE CONTENDERS

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Negeri Sembilan Rugby may have lifted the Piala Agong trophy only three times, but history tells a deeper story, one of resilience, pride, and undeniable quality. In a tournament regarded as Malaysia’s most prestigious rugby stage since 1983, Negeri Sembilan have never been mere participants. They are perennial contenders, a team rich in skill, talent, and fighting spirit. Now entering the 42nd edition as challengers in Pool B, Negeri Sembilan carry both hunger and legacy. Their last triumph came in 2003, but their influence has never faded. Over the years, they have produced some of the nation’s finest players, shaping Malaysian rugby with grit and excellence. Any opponent who underestimates them does so at their own peril. Guiding this ambitious squad is Head Coach Mohd Mazuri Sallehudin , a former national player and Piala Agong winner himself. Alongside him is Assistant Coach Farid Rahman , a national legend who has graced global stages like the Commonwealth Games and Hong Kong S...