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Hang Tuah Stadium erupted with rugby drama as Beringin Rendang RC stormed to victory in the Melaka Chief Minister Cup 2026, ending two days of bruising battles with the biggest prize of all. Organised by Melaka Rugby on 29 and 30 August, the tournament brought together 14 of Malaysia’s top Men’s teams and eight Veterans sides, turning the iconic Melaka venue into a battlefield of power, pride and experience. Beringin Rendang saved their best for the biggest moment, edging Drillers Oldboys 12–5 in a tense Men’s Open final to lift the coveted Cup. SMS Oldboys secured third place after beating Highlanders 10–5. Defending champions SSTMI Tsunami were denied another Cup triumph but finished on a high, destroying PMM Hornets 54–7 to claim the Plate. In the Veterans division, JLJ Otai showed why experience matters, producing a commanding 26–0 victory over Black Water Oldboys in the final. K.R.A.S took third with a 12–5 win against X-Moruc . But the rugby battles were only part of t...

The Chief Minister Cup 2025, organised by Melaka Rugby , turned Hang Tuah Stadium into a fortress of passion and pride over three unforgettable days. With 37 teams competing and an estimated 3,000 spectators attending the tournament during the event, the atmosphere was electric. In the Men’s Open, young guns SSTMI Tsunami stunned seasoned rivals, defeating Driller Oldboys 19–5 to lift the Cup. Guided by the calm coach Syed Syazril , their youthful energy was unstoppable, marking their second straight triumph at the venue after winning the 2024 Melaka International Rugby 10s. IIUM Mustangs claimed third place, beating Nosta RU 22–0. The Women’s Open saw Hanelang Ladies from Terengganu outclass the Melaka Vixens 17–7 in a thrilling final, while ATM Ladies powered past Daisies RC 24–5 for third. In the U20 showdown, SSMP Falcons edged KPMBP Ravens 5–0, while Melaka U20  secured third over  Oasis RC   via coin toss after a scoreless game. Veterans proved age is jus...

The historic city of Melaka is gearing up for a major sporting spectacle as the CM Cup Rugby Tournament 2025 takes place at the iconic Stadium Kubu ( Hang Tuah Stadium ) from 29–31 August. The tournament will feature five categories, with eight teams competing in each division and five teams in the Women’s category. In total, nearly 800 players, coaches, and officials are expected to gather, making this one of the biggest rugby events in Malaysia this year. The tournament is powered by the Melaka State Government as the main sponsor, with the support of MSN Melaka, MBMB, Tourism Melaka, and Perbadanan Ketua Menteri. Co-sponsors include Archway, Koridor Utiliti Melaka, CMI Infra, Meditech Alliance, Jurukur Saharuddin El Asas, SAMB, Putra Hospital, Melaka Bekal Sdn Bhd, and Precise Subsurface. Melaka will be proudly represented across all categories, including Kolej Yayasan Saad , SMK Telok Mas , Melaka High School , Nosta , Ex-Hornet , X-Moruc , Polis Melaka , Melaka Team ...