The Inaugural KL Tigers Petra International Rugby 10’s, one of the largest rugby tournaments of its kind in South East Asia, witnessed 120 teams with categories ranging from Under-6 to Under-16 as well as Senior groups, battled to claim the illustrious crown of being named champions.
The main highlight of the day was the senior group final match between KL Tigers from Kuala Lumpur and NS Wanderers from Seremban. To determine the winner of the tournament it was a close fought match with tight contest. The Sunday afternoon match was won 29-10 by NS Wanderers and theywere crowned as the champions.
Besides the finals for each category, all the lead-up games were closely contested. As the teams battled it out during the two-day tournament in sizzling heat; match goers were able to witness the exceptional sportsmanship showcased by the players. All games were being played in the true spirit of rugby.
Murray Ross, President of KL Tigers, the tournament organizer said of the event, “The success of this huge rugby tournament is an encouraging one, the enthusiasm and spirit shown by the players demonstrates that rugby is now firmly established as one of the leading sports events.”
“We are thankful for the strong support given by a conglomerate like PETRA to help promoting the regional growth of the game; entrusting the rugby sport to deliver its corporate values. I am convinced that rugby will also benefit from this association with PETRA Group’s strong principles and corporate profile”
“Both rugby and PETRA Group are expanding globally and share core values such as perseverance, integration and continued innovation. It is a partnership that appeals to us as it reflects how the Group want to portray itself in the marketplace,” said Datuk Vinod Sekhar, Chairman of PETRA Group, the title sponsor.
Results for other categories:-
TRC 1 (Singapore) U-6s won the Cup beating KL Tigers 2 (20-15)
KL Tigers1 U-7s won the Cup on point difference
Tanglin (Singapore) U-8s won the Cup beating Centaurs (Singapore) (10-5)
Centaurs U-9s won the Cup beating KL Tigers 2 (5-0)
KL Tigers Green U-10s won the Cup beating Centaurs (14-0)
Centaurs U-11s won the Cup beating KL Saracens(15-0)
KL Tigers1 U-12s won the Cup beating Bengals (Klang) (5-5) after extra time on first try scored.
Dragons (Singapore) U-13s won the Cup beating KL Saracens(32-0)
KL Tigers U-14s won the Cup beating Bengals (15-0)
Thai Barbarians (Bangkok) U-16s won the Cup beating KL Saracens(17-5)
Girls U13 Tanglin 1 beat KL Tigers
Girls U15 Tanglin 1 beat Tanglin 2
KL Saracens Girls-U17 won the Cup beating KL Tigers
Bucks (Singapore) won the Ladies Cup beating KL Tigers
Photo Caption: A spirited KL Tigers U-8s player running withthe ball during the match in pursuit of a try
