King’s Cup: Samuel Rupert’s new approach can end PDRM’s title drought
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) believe that their new American coach Samuel Rupert Firth Jackson is capable of providing the golden touch to end the team’s 32-year wait to lift the rugby King’s Cup. PDRM scrum-half Mohammad Fazrin Noor Zaid said the 30-year-old coach had taken a bold move in changing their playing […]
National women’s rugby squad eye medal finish at Asia 7s
LABUAN: The national women’s rugby squad have successfully completed their intensive centralised training in this duty-free-island here in preparation for the upcoming Asia Rugby U20 Men’s and Women’s Sevens on August 19-20 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Deputy chef-de-mission Sukor Ashak said the athletes showed remarkable determination and dedication during training, raising hope for a strong showing […]
Rugby: 50 teams to take part in 2023 national 7s championships
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 50 teams will participate in the 2023 National Rugby Sevens Championship which will take place at two venues in Ipoh, Perak, from July 21-23, offering a total cash prize of almost RM30,000. The Malaysia Rugby Union (MRU) in a statement said the tournament would be held at the Perak Rugby […]
Down memory lane with Frank and Ema
Memory… is the diary that we all carry about with us. — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright When I was in Upper Six, I spent most of my time revelling in the sports field, and playing rugby at the Song Kheng Hai field. I walked or jogged to St Thomas’ school from the marine […]
