KUALA LUMPUR — MRSM Balik Pulau (MRSM BP) made history by becoming the first MRSM school to win the Super Schools Rugby (SSR) title, narrowly defeating two-time champions Victoria Institution (VI) 14-13 in a tense final at Taman Ekuestrian Putrajaya.
Despite trailing for most of the match, MRSM BP turned the game around in the final moments. Firdaus Zolkfli, who scored both tries, was named Most Valuable Player and Best Forward. The team took home the Tan Sri Wan Aziz Challenge Trophy and RM15,000 in prize money, while VI earned RM7,000.
Head coach Izzuwan Sukri praised his team’s determination and thanked MARA for their support in rugby development. SMS Hulu Selangor and Malay College Kuala Kangsar were this season's other semi-finalists.
This marks the 10th edition of the SSR, organised by Evervive Sdn Bhd.