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After five weeks of pulsating action, the Agong Cup group stage has concluded, with all ten teams battling hard for glory in Malaysia ’s most prestigious rugby competition. Defending champions PDRM lived up to their billing, topping Group A with a flawless record of four wins from four matches. Under the guidance of former national stars Dineswaran Krishnan and Yusli Ramli , the Police Team have now set their sights on a historic fifth title, having lifted the Agong Cup four times since 1983. Group B belonged to Johor , who collected maximum points under the leadership of head coach Rodney So’oialo . Last year’s finalists are chasing their third Agong Cup crown, with their most recent triumph dating back to 2017. Meanwhile, Pahang and Kedah ’s campaigns came to a bitter end after finishing bottom of their respective groups, leaving the big guns and dark horses to charge into the quarterfinals. The Piala Agong , first contested in 1983, is Malaysia’s biggest and longest-running rugb...

The inaugural RW Selayang 10s Rugby Championship ended in spectacular fashion as Supark Grizzly stormed to victory, defeating Semashur Zealord 21-0 in a rain-soaked Cup Final at the IIUM Gombak Rugby Field. Despite the heavy downpour, the crowd of about 1,000 fans remained firmly in their places, cheering every tackle, run, and try. Supark Grizzly showcased clinical finishing and rock-solid defense, taking a commanding 14-0 halftime lead before sealing the Cup with an outstanding second-half performance. Tries from Muhammad Haziq Hasrol , Muhammad Zamir Irfan , and Farhad Mohd Fairos , alongside flawless conversions from Aiman Nazmi Awaludin , secured Grizzly’s perfect 100% record throughout the tournament. Star player Muhammad Zamir was deservedly named Best Player of the Cup Final for his dominant display. The host team, Rhinoz Warriors , gave their supporters plenty to celebrate by clinching the Plate Final with a commanding 24-0 win over Impact Oldboys . Muhammad Irsyad Syafi w...

A new chapter of Selayang rugby is about to be written. The Rhinoz Warriors Rugby Club, fresh from their triumph as Selangor Division Two Champions, will host their first-ever tournament, the Selayang 10s on 27 September 2025 at the IIUM Pride Park. The stage is set for eight renowned teams. Rhinoz Warriors , Supark Grizzly , Semashur , Impact Oldboys , OPA Scorpions , Kobau RC , Shah Alam Rovers , and Home of Warriors are set to collide in 24 explosive matches, featuring more than 120 outstanding players. Fans can expect a festival of rugby packed with drama, intensity, and unforgettable action. But this milestone was not easily achieved. Finding a field alone was a test of persistence, with months of searching around Selayang and Gombak before IIUM became the chosen battleground. Securing sponsors was another mountain to climb, yet the Warriors’ determination won crucial support from Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) through Ahmad Zahiri , as well as Laundry Bar, JKR, Rugger Distri...

Uruguay have once again carved their name into rugby’s grandest stage, sealing their place at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after a fierce Sudamericano battle with Chile. Over two legs of passion, sweat, and relentless struggle, Los Teros emerged triumphant, 46-35 on aggregate, to book their ticket to Australia. Carrying a 12-point advantage from their first-leg triumph in Santiago (28-16), Uruguay endured a scare in Montevideo, where Chile struck back with a narrow 21-18 win. Yet the aggregate stood firm, and with it came confirmation: Uruguay will march to their sixth Rugby World Cup, their flag once more flying proudly among rugby’s elite. This victory crowns them champions of South America and secures their role as the continent’s second representative, alongside Argentina, at the expanded 24-team tournament. Ranked 16th in the world, Uruguay now turn toward the December draw, hungry for new challenges and fresh history to be written. From their unforgettable upset over Fiji ...

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 ...

For many years, Malaysia has welcomed foreign players into its domestic rugby scene, hoping they would raise the standard of local competitions. But despite their presence, our international performance has remained inconsistent. The national team once soared, winning Asia Division 2 and Division 1, and even reaching the Asia Top Division. Players like Duke Krishnan , Marc Le , Shahir Ashraf Rosli , Amin Jamaluddin , and a few outstanding Fijians made a real difference. But once they retired, and we relied mostly on local-based players, the Bunga Raya team struggled to maintain that level. What made Duke and Marc different? They played abroad. Duke featured in Japan’s Top League and Major League Rugby in the USA. Marc played in New Zealand and later Japan. Their growth overseas in structured systems, higher-paced competitions, and professional setups, turned them into game-changers for Malaysia. Playing abroad transforms players. They face new challenges, adapt to unfam...