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The Sun
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
SSMP beats SSTMI to win first MCKK Premier 7's rugby title
SEKOLAH SUKAN MALAYSIA PAHANG (SSMP) etched their name in history by claiming their first-ever MCKK Premier 7's Rugby Championship title after a hard-fought 17-12 victory over defending champions Sekolah Sukan Tunku Mahkota Ismail (SSTMI). The intense final took place at The Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) field, marking a significant milestone for SSMP in the tournament's 13th edition. The win ended SSTMI's long-standing dominance, with SSMP showcasing disciplined gameplay and exceptional agility. Muhammad Ammar Zidan Mohd Zaid stood out with a stellar performance, earning him the Zaharuddin Alias Best Player award. His contributions were pivotal in securing the historic triumph. Host team MCKK salvaged pride by defeating Japan's Shizuoka Seiko Academy (SSA) 14-7 in the Plate category final. Though they missed the main final, the victory provided consolation for the home side. In the battle for third place in the Cup category, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tun Hussein Onn (THOR) edged out Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan King Edward VII (KE VII) with a narrow 10-7 scoreline. Kolej Vokasional Arau (KVA) emerged victorious in the Bowl category, overcoming Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Hosba (HOSBA) 24-21. Meanwhile, Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Balik Pulau dominated the Shield category, shutting out Royal Military College (RMC) with a commanding 19-0 win. - Bernama
New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia Pahang Sports School claim maiden MCKK Premier Sevens title
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Pahang Sports School (MPSS) clinched their maiden Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) Premier Sevens title after downing defending champions Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (TMISS) in the final today (July 6). MPSS made it count when it mattered, clinching a hard-fought 17-12 win over TMISS at the MCKK field in Kuala Kangsar. MPSS' Ammar Zidan Mohd Zaid also claimed the Zaharuddin Alias Best Player award. The final was essentially a clash between Malaysia's two premier rugby sports schools. TMISS, who have dominated age-group rugby tournaments in Malaysia over the past two decades, have produced numerous players for the national sevens and 15s squads over the years. The third-place decider saw SMK Tun Hussein Onn edging SMK King Edward VII 10-7. Meanwhile, hosts MCKK gave the home crowd something to cheer about after downing Japan's Shizuoka Seiko Academy 14-7 in the plate final. The bowl final saw Kolej Vokasional Arau beating SMK Hosba 24-21 in what was a finely balanced encounter. MRSM Balik Pulau claimed the shield after beating Royal Military College 19-0.
