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RMAF Blackhawk booked their place in the Malaysia Rugby League (MRL) Division One semifinals after defeating Cobra Development team 32-11 on Sunday. The 2018 KL Rugby League Champions did not face much problem to eliminate the young Cobras out of the competition. Cobra took the lead in the 10th minute through a try by Tavuto Timoci . Blackhawk equalized seven minutes later with a try by Atunaisa Livanalagi . Mohd Zulhafizi Che Din gave Blackhawk the lead in the 28th minute before Tavuto scored a penalty for Cobra to reduce the deficits. Blackhawk returned for the second half with a slim 10-8 advantage. They took control of the match and pressured their opponent. Three tries were produced as Atunaisa, Alekesio Vakarorogo , and Mohd Suhaimi Ismail sealed their place in the last four. Cobra may have lost the match today, but they surely have a good future. RUGBY ASIA

Mersing Eagles proved to be the Malaysia Rugby League (MRL) Premier title contender after defeating SSTMI Tsunami 55-25 in the quarterfinals. The Eagles showed their true potential as they sent the young Tsunamis out of the competition at UPM Rugby Field on Sunday. SSTMI Tsunami opened the scoring in the 8th minute from a successful penalty by Hafizie Sudin . But Mersing Eagles responded with two consecutive tries by Mohd Farid Sujari and Joshua Barak Kiniviliame . Tsunami also scored two tries through Muhd Shah Izuan Nordin and Wan Azley Wan Omar before Mohd Farid got his second try for the Eagles to take the half time lead with 19-13. The Eagles were more fierce after the break. They scored another five tries through Muhamad Amirul Adam , Timoci Vunimoku including a hattrick by Apolosi Tuiloma. SSTMI could only get a penalty try in the 58th minute and a try by Hafizie in the 72nd minute. Mersing Eagles booked their place in the semifinals after the convincing per

South Africa claimed their first tournament victory since Paris last season by beating France 21-12 in the final of the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver. The two teams had never previously met in a Cup final and Pierre Gilles Lakafia ’s early try forced South Africa to come from behind but they stood up impressively, putting three converted tries on France before conceding again. Selvyn Davids ran more than half the field to set up Impi Visser beneath the posts, Werner Kok stole the ball to set up Davids three minutes into first-half overtime, before Kok got on the scoresheet himself on the left-hand side. Stephen Parez scored a late consolation try, which is the 295th of the weekend and the most in a stage this season — with a remarkable run down the left, but it wasn’t enough to get his side back into the game. It marks an incredible turn of fortune for France, who picked up just one point in Las Vegas last week, reaching their first Cup final since Port

Perak edged PJ City FC to claim their first win in Liga Super this season. However, the maiden victory did not come easy for the Bos Gaurus despite playing at their home ground. PJ City gave a good fight before going down in Ipoh. Perak started well but the strikers could not beat PJ City's solid defence. Then the real opportunity came in the 37th minute when Mohd Nor Hakim was brought down inside the penalty area. Wander Luiz Bitencourt Jr made no mistake from the spot to beat Mohd Muhaimin Mohamad and put his team ahead. The home side got more chances in the second half. Wander Luiz attempt in the 51st minute was saved by Muhaimin. Nor Hakim also failed to find the net with his header in the 74th minute. Safee Sali and Sergio Nascimento also had their chances, but Perak's goalkeeper  Muhammad Hafizul Hakim Khairul Nizam Jothy was at his best. The 1-0 score remained until the final whistle, and Mehmet Durakovic has finally found his winning touch.

Polis Bersatu ended Cobra Development team impressive run in Malaysia Rugby League (MRL) Division One with a 36-24 victory. The Police team displayed maturity and experience to overcome the young and energetic young Cobras. Polis Bersatu opened the scoring with two converted tries through Mohd Nortakzim Adnan and Muhammad Jackey Sudin . Cobra got into the game in the 37th minutes with a try by Tavuto Timochi . Polis Bersatu lead at half time with 14-7 score. The match was more entertaining after the break. Cobra equalised through Simolo Aca and Ahmad Amirul Zulfiqar five minutes after the restart. However Polis Bersatu responded with three tries from Muhammad Fadhil Hanafi , Jackey and Naelesoni Navuase Nasokitabua . Cobra got scored two more tries but the kickers could not deliver the extra points. Both teams qualified for the quarterfinals, but Polis Bersatu will get the easier opponent based on their good ranking.

ASAS RC showed a lot of determination to beat NS Wanderers 26-24 in the Malaysia Rugby League (MRL) Premier on Sunday. The 2017 finalist fought back to win the nail-biting match against two times champions NS Wanderers in Serdang. Both sides were solid in the first twenty minutes. However, NS Wanderers managed to score the first try in the 24th minutes through Atalasio Muakalou . ASAS RC replied with a try by Ras Suhael Nur Rahim ten minutes later. Though the Wanderers went into the break with 10-5 lead, thanks to a successful coversion and a penalty by Muhamad Amirul Aqil Kamsol . ASAS RC came back stronger in the second half. Two converted tries by Hazim Fadilafadil and Simiai Cece Nawaqa , and a penalty try gave them the lead. NS Wanderers made a late charge with two converted tries by Ahmad Aiman Jamalis but ASAS RC held on to seal the match with a narrow 26-24 victory. RUGBY FOR ALL | TIGERS SUPER SPORTS

Melaka United claimed their third win in the Liga Super as they defeated bottom team  Kuala Lumpur 2-0. Darko Markovic and Nazrin Nawi scored two quick goals in the 14th and 16th minute to secure the win at the Hang Jebat Stadium on Sunday. Top striker Guilherme de Paula was not in Kuala Lumpur's line-ups due to injury. Melaka were dominant on their home ground with Markovic, Nazrin and Anselmo da Silva continuously threatening the visitors. Markovic put Melaka ahead with a header from close range in the 14th minute. While Kuala Lumpur were still struggling to settle down, Nazrin doubled the lead with a solo effort two minutes later. Melaka slowed down after the break, but Kuala Lumpur still could not find the net. Nazrin and Da Silva had the opportunities to add more goals, but Kuala Lumpur defended well. ASIA GLOBAL | TOTAL LOGISTICS SERVICES