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New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Cobra look to turn tables on KL Tigers
KUALA LUMPUR: Traditional heavyweights Cobra will be out for revenge when they face defending champions KL Tigers in the Selangor Sports Council-SRU League (Selangor League) final on Sunday (July 13). Cobra had lost 25-19 to Tigers in the men's final at the TUDM Stadium in Subang last year and Cobra head coach Wan Norsyahmi Wan Daud is expecting another tough fight. The final will be held at Stadium Sultan Suleiman, Klang this time. "KL Tigers are very well organised, they are a proper team," said Norsyahmi recently. "We expect a very physical match as Tigers have plenty of expatriate players in their squad. "We will have to come up with a plan to overcome the physical advantage they have. "It would definitely mean a lot to me personally as well as the team to win it, especially after losing to them last year. "We have not won the Selangor League in a very long time, in fact, I can't remember when we last won it." Cobra had defeated UiTM Lions 29-21 while Tigers downed RMAF Blackhawks 34-5 during the semi-finals which were held at Cobra's home ground, Padang Astaka, in Petaling Jaya last week. Blackhawks, who lost to Lions in the third-place decider last year, will also be looking to turn the tables on the latter. The Selangor League has been the country's top club 15s competition in the absence of Malaysia Rugby League, which has not been held since 2019 due to various reasons. A women's 15s category was included for the first time in the Selangor League this season which concluded last month. Cobra Venom downed Armed Forces 26-12 in the final to claim the trophy - contributed by Selangor Women's Development and Community Welfare Exco Anfaal Saari - while SRU downed KL Tigers 31-10 in the third-place playoff.
New Straits Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Cobra, KL Tigers set up Selangor League title rematch
PETALING JAYA: Traditional rugby heavyweights Cobra and defending champions KL Tigers will again fight it out for the Selangor Sports Council-SRU League (Selangor League) title after booking their spots in the decider today (July 5). Cobra held their nerve to deny a gritty UiTM Lions side 29-21 in their semi-final while Tigers drubbed RMAF Blackhawks 34-5 to advance to next week's final. The plate-bowl semi-finals saw ARC Knight RC downing SMS Old Boys 31-19 while Royal Selangor Club edged Rhinoz Warriors 38-34. All matches were played at Padang Astaka. Cobra head coach Wan Norsyahmi Wan Daud said he was pleased to see his players live up to expectations. "There was some pressure on us as we were playing on home ground but the boys' were solid when they needed to be," said Norsyahmi after the match. "We made one or two mistakes which cost us some penalties but overall the team did well to attack and defend as a unit. "They gave it everything they had and I am definitely proud of them." Lions head coach Zamri Abd Kahar said his side lacked the strength in depth needed to secure the win. They had also lost to Cobra at the same stage last year. "It was a really tough match. We trailed Cobra earlier in the match but we did well to come back strong in the second half," said Zamri. "Unfortunately a number of our key players had to be taken off in the second half and we were not able to maintain control of the match. "Our goal now is to maintain our third-place finish from last season when we play Blackhawks in the playoff next week." Tigers had defeated Cobra 25-19 in the final while Lions had downed Blackhawks 27-25 in the third place decider last season. The final and third-place playoff will be held at Stadium Sultan Suleiman, Klang next week.
