JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Johor rugby squad are determined to make the 2025 Piala Agong Championship their stage for redemption, aiming to bring home the title after falling short against the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in last year’s final.
Johor Rugby Union president Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman said the state has a proud record in the history of the tournament, with two titles in 2013 and 2017, in addition to reaching the final twice, including last year.
“Since this championship was introduced in 1984, Johor have won twice, in 2013 and 2017. We also reached the finals in 2016 and 2024. Insya-Allah, in this edition we hope to lift the trophy again.
“We have made thorough preparations with a line-up largely comprising Johor-born players from the state’s development programme, supported by import and naturalised players,” he said at the Johor Rugby Carnival 2025 press conference here today.
Mohd Noorazam said Johor completed the group stage campaign with a perfect winning record before taking a two-week break ahead of the knockout rounds.
“Right now we do not know who our opponents will be in the next stage, but Johor’s main focus is on improving our own weaknesses and continuing to raise our performance. What matters most is that we progress consistently towards the objective of lifting the Piala Agong,” he said.
In this season’s tournament, Johor further strengthened their reputation as a rugby powerhouse by finishing Group B with a flawless record, defeating all their opponents.
Four wins from four matches secured them the top spot in the group while maintaining their unbeaten run going into the knockout rounds.
The 2025 Piala Agong final is scheduled to take place on Oct 26 at UM Arena, Kuala Lumpur.
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