Saturday, 21 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Aidil keeps The Cats grounded ahead of PDRM clash

KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s head coach, Aidil Sharin, is keeping his players grounded as his squad turn their focus to PDRM FC in the Malaysian Super League tomorrow (Saturday, November 1). The Cats secured a historic FA Cup semi-final spot with a 5-3 aggregate win over Terengganu FC on Tuesday,

Gatorz Rugby Club targets top eight at TNC HEPA UNIMAS Championship

SAMARAHAN: The Gatorz Rugby Club from IPG Batu Lintang is aiming for a top eight finish at the TNC HEPA UNIMAS Rugby Championship, bringing determination and teamwork to the pitch. The team enters the tournament with high hopes, focusing not only on competitive success but also on personal and professional

Neighbourhood rivalry heats up as Kuching FA face Samarahan FA

KUCHING: Kuching FA are fully prepared to face the fierce challenge from home side, Samarahan FA, as both teams chase valuable points in a Sarawak Premier League Southern Zone fixture at the Kota Samarahan Sports Complex tomorrow (Saturday, November 1). The encounter marks the final first-round match for both sides,

Alan Vest’s legacy lives on in the hearts of his players

KUCHING: Former Sarawak captain and coach Jalil Ramli was among those deeply affected by the passing of legendary Crocs coach Alan Vest, who described him as a mentor and father figure who shaped his football journey. Speaking over the phone with Sarawak Tribune this morning, Jalil said he was still

Bujang Senang-era coach Alan Vest passes away

KUCHING: Alan Vest, the architect of Sarawak’s rise to national prominence in Malaysian football during the 1990s, has died at the age of 86. The English-born Vest helmed Sarawak FA from 1992 to 1998, a period widely regarded as the golden era of the Crocs’ (Bujang Senang). Under his leadership,

Belgian tourists soak up waterfront, eager for regatta action

KUCHING: Belgian visitors soak in Kuching Waterfront’s charm ahead of Sarawak Regatta 2025 which will be held from Friday (October 31) until Sunday (November 2). Kris, 59, and Veerle, 52, from Belgium are among the many international tourists drawn to the Kuching Waterfront this week as the city buzzes with

UNIMAS to host 16 teams for TNC HEPA Rugby Cup 2025

SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will be the stage for an intense rugby showdown as 16 local teams battle for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni (TNC HEPA) UNIMAS Cup 2025. Organised in conjunction with the UNIMAS Convocation Festival, the tournament is officially sanctioned by the Sarawak Rugby

UiTM Samarahan’s SUKIPT win fuels Sarawak women’s rugby pipeline

KUCHING: UiTM Samarahan’s clean sweep at SUKIPT 2025 helped Sarawak coach, Stephen Patrick, to identify young talents for next year’s women’s rugby team. The Sarawak Higher Education Institutions Sports Championship (SUKIPT) provided a valuable platform for scouting emerging players, with UiTM Samarahan dominating the women’s rugby competition under Stephen’s guidance.

Sarawak looks to Catalonia for insights into athlete welfare and transition

KUCHING: Sarawak is taking a step toward global sports collaboration, studying Catalonia’s model of athlete welfare and post-career transition as part of efforts to enhance long-term athlete support in the state. The initiative follows a meeting between Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) Datuk Seri Abdul

Aidil calls for focus after securing historic FA Cup semis spot

KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak admitted that lapses in focus led to their 2–1 defeat to Terengganu FC, but praised his players’ effort and composure in securing a 5–3 aggregate win to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. Despite the loss in the second leg at Sarawak