Malaysia national rugby union team
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Article ImagesThe Malaysia national rugby union team has not played at the Rugby World Cup, but has attempted to qualify since the South African World Cup in 1995.
Union | Malaysian Rugby Union | ||
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Head coach | Rodney So'oialo | ||
Captain | Mohammed Syahir Asyraf bin Rosli | ||
Top scorer | Hezekiah Yap (69) (until 2013) | ||
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World Rugby ranking | |||
Current | 50 (as of 16 January 2023) | ||
Biggest win | |||
Malaysia 89–0 China (May 31, 2012) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
South Korea 112–5 Malaysia (November 5, 1996) |
History
Malaysian Rugby Union (Kesatuan Ragbi Malaysia) is the representative of Malaysian rugby. They have good competition with their neighbours Singapore, and the Singapore-Malaysia were well contested and well viewed matched.[citation needed]
Malaysian rugby is also very promising with many new players embracing the sport. In 2013, rookies Razman Arsad were brought to the team and becoming the top scorer, scoring 69 tries in his first season. Meanwhile, Nureikmar Muhamad has also made a large impact which led to him becoming the vice captain of the team. The new coach has led the team to many victories that includes over the Philippines. The most important thing however is the youth as, young starlets like Abdul Izzudin, David Liong, Eugene Ong, John Ng and Terrence Loh has cultivated the country to go in the right direction.[citation needed]
Current Results
2016 Asia Rugby Championship - Division 1
Tournament was held at Royal Selangor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Malaysia 10-15 Philippines (L)
- Malaysia 42–17 Sri Lanka (W)
- Malaysia 40–20 Singapore (W)
Malaysia won the tournament but will remain in Division 1 in the next edition after they decided not to challenge for promotion (Top 3 Challenge) from third placers of the main tournament.
Squad
2022 Asian Rugby Championships
Competitive record
Asia Rugby Championship
Asia Rugby Championship | |||||||||
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Year | Division | Position | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA | |
2015 | DNQ | ||||||||
2016 | DNQ | ||||||||
2017 | DNQ | ||||||||
2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | third placed | ||
Total | Best results: 'third placed | Appearances: 1/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ARFU Asian Rugby Championship
ARFU Asian Rugby Championship | |||||||||
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Year | Division | Position | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA | |
1998 | Second Division | 6/7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 92 | 45 | |
2000 | N/A | Not Participated | |||||||
2002 | Second Division | 6/7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 92 | 45 | |
2004 | N/A | Replaced By Pakistan | |||||||
2006-07 | Plate | 6/6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 92 | 45 | |
Total | Best results: Winners | Appearances: 20/20 | 76 | 39 | 14 | 23 | 146 | 82 |
Asian Five Nations division tournaments
Asian Five Nations division tournaments | ||||||||
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Year | Division | Position | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA |
2008 | Division 2 | 2/4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 3 |
2009 | Division 2 | 1/4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 3 |
2010 | Division 1 | 3/4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 30 |
2011 | Division 1 | 4/4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 138 |
2012 | Division 2 | 2/4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 108 | 22 |
2013 | Division 2 | 2/4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 30 |
2014 | Division 2 | 1/4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 44 |
Total | Best results: 3rd Division 1 | Appearances: 20/20 | 76 | 39 | 14 | 23 | 146 | 82 |