Malaysia rally past the Philippines to seal second straight win in Women’s Rugby 7s
BANGKOK: Malaysia overturned early pressure before pulling clear after the break to beat the Philippines 24-12 in the Women’s Rugby 7s competition at the SEA Games 2025 here. The Philippines drew first blood with an early try, but Malaysia responded swiftly to keep the contest tight in the opening minutes, trailing 5-7 after the first […]
Malaysia’s women’s rugby squad confident ahead of SEA Games 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s women’s rugby team enters the SEA Games 2025 confident and battle-ready after a year of intensive training, strategic preparation, and opponent analysis. Mirian rugby athlete Valerie Juan said the squad has honed their strength, endurance, and tactical awareness to perform at their best. “We have improved our strength and endurance, and studied […]
Growing the Game: Building the future on and off the rugby pitch
Part 2 highlights education, coaching, and player voices building Sarawak women’s rugby future. NOT long ago, the sight of Sarawakian women locking into a rugby scrum was almost unthinkable. Today, they are pushing for national recognition, proving that the game belongs to women just as much as men. The first part of this series explored […]
Future in focus as Sarawak go all out at National 7s Rugby Championship
KUCHING: Sarawak’s full-category campaign at this year’s National 7s is more than just about competing – it represents a growing movement to establish the state as a long-term rugby powerhouse in Malaysia. Sarawak is fielding teams in all four contested categories – Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Under-21, and Women’s Under-21 at the National 7s […]
Rimau U-12 Rugby Clinic plants foundational seeds
DARO: A total of 51 pupils from five primary schools in Daro took their first steps into the world of rugby through the Rimau U-12 Rugby Clinic, held at SK Hijrah Badong on Saturday. The one-day programme, which ran from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, was part of a grassroots initiative to introduce young students […]
‘It’s just the beginning’ for Sarawak women’s rugby team
KUCHING: Sarawak’s women’s rugby team suffered a 39-5 defeat to a dominant ATM side in the MSNS-KRS League semi-finals at Padang Astaka on Saturday (June 14), but earned praise for their resilience and a milestone debut season. Despite the defeat, head coach, Shahradhi Libiki, praised his players for their resilience and growth throughout the season, marking a […]
Women’s rugby team stride high after rebirth
KUCHING: After years of quiet rebuilding, Sarawak’s women’s rugby team has reached the semi-finals of the 2025 MSNS-KRS League, marking a major step in the revival of the sport. Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) honorary secretary Rashid Salleh said the team’s progress reflects a deliberate effort to expand beyond the 7s and 10s formats. “We’ve had […]
Sarawak women’s rugby team debuts in MSNS-KRS League
KUCHING: Sarawak women’s rugby team is set to make its debut in the MSNS-KRS 2025 Rugby League, facing ATM on Saturday (April 26) in the opening match at 2:30 pm. The team will face off against some of the region’s top teams in the competition, including Cobra Venom, ATM, UPNM Barbarians and KL Tiger RFC. […]
Year-end exams don’t deter spirited ruggers
KUCHING: The UNIMAS 10s 2024 tournament saw enthusiastic participation from school teams, despite challenges posed by year-end exams. The two-day tournament, held from Friday (Nov 29) to Saturday (Nov 30), featured 14 teams in the Under-11 category and 8 teams in the Under-14 category. Mohd Nafri, Technical Advisor for Majlis Sukan Sekolah (MSS) Sarawak Rugby, […]