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.© New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd.