Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai commends Sarawak’s warm welcome and rugby tradition

KUCHING: His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai, President of Asia Rugby, expressed admiration for Sarawak’s hospitality and rugby heritage during his first visit to the state. He also commended the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) and the Sarawak Government for successfully hosting this year’s Asia Rugby Council Meeting and Awards Night. Speaking

Sarawak in Asia Rugby’s expansion plans

KUCHING: Asia Rugby President, His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai, sees Sarawak as a key part of the sport’s next growth chapter in Malaysia, saying the state’s size, enthusiasm and history make it an ideal base for future regional rugby initiatives. In an interview with Sarawak Tribune during his first visit

Aussie side Cougars NT host grassroots rugby clinic

KUCHING: Young Sarawakian rugby players gained international exposure this week as Australia’s Cougars NT Rugby Union Club held a grassroots clinic at the Song Kheng Hai Rugby Field today, sharing skills, experience, and encouragement with local female players. The visiting team from Australia’s Northern Territory conducted the session as part

Sarawak Rugby drives Malaysia’s push toward the Asian Elite

KUCHING: Malaysia has great potential to join Asia’s top rugby teams like Japan and Hong Kong, thanks to strong grassroots support and growing rugby development in states like Sarawak. Asia Rugby Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Benjamin van Rooyen, highlighted Malaysia’s expanding grassroots base and the proactive efforts by state unions

Asia Rugby chief celebrates Sarawak’s rugby commitment

KUCHING: Asia Rugby Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin van Rooyen, praised the Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) for its initiative in bringing Asia Rugby to Kuching, describing the collaboration as a strong example of partnership between Malaysia Rugby and the global rugby community. He said Sarawak’s effort in hosting this week’s Malaysia

Kuching City eye giant-killing moment against JDT

KUCHING: With nothing to lose and everything to prove, Kuching City FC head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, is calling on his players to give their all against powerhouse, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), in Sunday’s Malaysia FA Cup semi-final. The Singaporean tactician said his team will approach the match with focus

World Rugby courses elevate coaching standards in Sarawak

KUCHING: With four World Rugby-accredited courses running concurrently this week, Sarawak is making significant strides in strengthening its coaching, officiating, and player welfare ecosystem. Malaysia Rugby Training and Education Coordinator, Mohd Irwan Abdol, said the Malaysia Rugby Technical and Education Seminar features Level 1 courses in 15s and 7s coaching,

Sarawak’s rugby growth boosts national game development

KUCHING: The rapid rise of rugby in Sarawak is a positive sign for the sport’s overall progress in Malaysia, says Malaysia Rugby Training and Education Coordinator and World Rugby Educator, Mohd Irwan Abdol. He said that as Sarawak continues to develop its coaching and player base, it contributes directly to

Kuching City wants fans to make state stadium a fortress

KUCHING: Loyal Kuching City FC supporters are being called to paint the Sarawak State Stadium in Petra Jaya green and white on Sunday night (November 9). The Cats prepare for their biggest battle yet against the Southern Tigers of Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) in the first leg of the 2025

A Taste of Sarawak: Meritin Hotel brings people together over ‘tuak’

KUCHING: Meritin Hotel celebrated Sarawak’s heritage with a ‘tuak’ tasting session, where guests sampled a variety of locally made rice wines as part of the hotel’s effort to promote local culture and hospitality. General Manager, Yvonne Saman, expressed delight at the turnout during the `tuak’ tasting session held last weekend,