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MRSM Balik Pulau clinches first-ever Super Schools Rugby title, dethrones VI
MRSM Balik Pulau clinches first-ever Super Schools Rugby title, dethrones VI

Sinar Daily

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Sinar Daily

MRSM Balik Pulau clinches first-ever Super Schools Rugby title, dethrones VI

The high-stakes showdown kept supporters from both sides on edge, as MRSM Balik Pulau trailed for much of the match before staging a decisive late-game surge. The team lifted the Tan Sri Wan Aziz Challenge Trophy and took back RM15,000, while VI earned RM7,000 as runners-up. Photo source: MRSM Balik Pulau SHAH ALAM – MRSM Balik Pulau made history as the first MRSM school to win the Super Schools Rugby (SSR) title, edging two-time champions Victoria Institution (VI) 14-13 in a tense final at Putrajaya Equestrian Park on July 27. The high-stakes showdown kept supporters from both sides on edge, as MRSM Balik Pulau trailed for much of the match before staging a decisive late-game surge. MRSM Balik Pulau became the first MRSM school to win the SSR title, narrowly defeating Victoria Institution 14-13 in the final. Photo source: MRSM Balik Pulau Mohd Firdaus Zolkfli scored both tries for MRSM Balik Pulau, including the crucial second try in the closing stages. Conversions from Zaim Irsyaduddin Hezrey Fardhilla and Aqil Zikry Abdul Malek sealed the win. Firdaus was named the Milo Grand Final Most Valuable Player and also received the Pos Malaysia Best Forward award. Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi declared a nationwide MRSM holiday on Monday. Photo source: MRSM Balik Pulau The team lifted the Tan Sri Wan Aziz Challenge Trophy and took home RM15,000, while VI earned RM7,000 as runners-up. "They gave everything today. This win is years of hard work paying off,' head coach Izzuwan Sukri was reported saying. In celebration, Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi declared a nationwide MRSM holiday on Monday. SSR, organised by Evervive Sdn Bhd, is in its 10th season, with SMS Hulu Selangor and Malay College Kuala Kangsar completing the top four. More Like This

MRSM Balik Pulau deny VI in thrilling SSR final
MRSM Balik Pulau deny VI in thrilling SSR final

New Straits Times

time3 days ago

  • Sport
  • New Straits Times

MRSM Balik Pulau deny VI in thrilling SSR final

KUALA LUMPUR: MRSM Balik Pulau (MRSM BP) created history after becoming the first MRSM school to win the Super Schools Rugby (SSR) title yesterday (July 27). MRSM BP edged two-time winners Victoria Institution (VI) 14-13 in a nail-biting grand final which had fans from both teams on the edge of their seats at the Taman Ekuestrian Putrajaya field. MRSM BP trailed for much of the match but made it count when it mattered in the business end of the final. Firdaus Zolkfli, who scored both MRSM BP's tries, was named Milo Grand Final Most Valuable Player and also took the Pos Malaysia Best Forward award. MRSM BP lifted the Tan Sri Wan Aziz Challenge Trophy and also walked away with RM15,000 prize money. VI took home RM7,000 for their efforts. It was an emotional victory for MRSM BP head coach Izzuwan Sukri who praised his players for their dedication and fighting spirit. "I'm incredibly proud of my boys. They left everything out there today (July 27). This win is the result of years of hard work," said Izzuwan. "I want to express appreciation to the MARA management for their unwavering support in developing rugby within the MRSM system. We have proven that nothing is impossible." SMS Hulu Selangor and Malay College Kuala Kangsar were the other two semi-finalists this season. SSR, organised by Evervive Sdn Bhd, is in its 10th season this year.

Top school teams to vie for Super Schools Rugby glory
Top school teams to vie for Super Schools Rugby glory

New Straits Times

time23-04-2025

  • Sport
  • New Straits Times

Top school teams to vie for Super Schools Rugby glory

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's premier school rugby tournament, Super Schools Rugby (SSR), marked the launch of its 10th edition with a vibrant launch event at the MBSA Auditorium recently. Officiated by Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim and attended by Malaysia Rugby president Amir Amri Mohamad, the event unveiled an expanded competition format and honoured key figures through the newly established SSR Hall of Fame. Tournament director Shahrizin Shaharudin highlighted the growth and impact of the competition over the last ten years, stating, "SSR has evolved into Malaysia's leading platform for nurturing rugby talent. It fosters unity, discipline, and positive values among students." He also announced increased prize money for the anniversary edition, with SSR champions receiving RM15,000 and SSR Academy Division (SSRA) winners taking home RM10,000. This year, SSR 2025 will feature an unprecedented 36 teams competing across two elite divisions. The main SSR division sees 24 prestigious school teams battling for the Tan Sri Wan Aziz Challenge Trophy. The competition is expected to kick-off next month.

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