June 2012 - Warriors Rugby Tour to Labuan!

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The Sabah Warriors Rugby Club (SWRC) has managed to secure its first championship title winning the Ketua Pemuda UMNO Labuan Division Trophy at the Labuan International Rugby 10s 2012 tournament at Dataran Labuan field on 30^th June 2012.  SWRC sent four teams to attend at the Labuan Rugby 10s 2012 tournament. These are the Mens Open Team, Ladies Open Team, Maktab Sabah Under 16s team, and also MSSM Angel Warriors development team. SWRC are not only focused on current success but also on developing future success for Sabahan rugby. SWRC’s success at the Labuan International Rugby 10s 2012 was due to determination and strong team spirit amongst the players.

SWRC first match against Front Row Club (Royal Selangor Club) resulted in a 10 – 0 victory. The Warriors then improved in their final pool game against Majilis Politeknik Malaysia to win 25 – 0. Moving into the quarterfinals, SWRC managed to down the Miri Rhinos 19-7. The semi-final match was a hard fought victory against fellow locals KK Sharks. SWRC won the match 5-0. The grand final for the Warriors was against Politeknik Merlimau Melaka where they won 10-7 and emerged overall champions.

The Sabah Warriors Rugby Club (SWRC) is a new rugby club founded in July 30^th 2011 to equip Sabahan players with the best possible training, international exposure and top-notch facilities, all with the aim to give them an opportunity to become top class players.  SWRC’s ultimate goal is to hone Sabahan boys and girls to the level where they’re worthy of the Malaysian Olympics Sevens team qualification for the Brazil Olympics in 2016.

SWRC has organised international tours as well to give its players the best exposure possible to ensure the players have regular experience at international level. At the first tour in February 2012 this year, SWRC has managed to win the Shield category at the annual Bangkok Internation Rugby 10s tournament. For its first tournament, the Sabah Softwoods Tawau 10s 2011, SWRC managed to make the semi-finals of the tournament being only a few months old.

SWRC also has a women’s rugby team called the Angel Warriors. The Angel Warriors are comprised of Sabahan girls from Penampang and Ranau area, who are passionate, committed and very skilled rugby players. They are the current state champions for the ladies competitions and succeeded in winning the Plate Category at the Labuan International 10s 2012 tournament.

SWRC also co-sponsored and coached the MAKTAB college U16 boys school team, who finished runner-up in the schools tournament.

April 2012 - Warriors Social gathering at Kinabalu Yacht Club!

April 2012 - Junior Rugby Touring to Sandakan!

March 2012 - Sabah Rugby Union President's Cup!

February 2012 - Bangkok 10's rugby tour!

January 2012 - Raja Laut fundraising for Sabah Warriors rugby tour to Bangkok!

December 2011 - Warriors Christmas Social!

December 2011 - Tawau 10's Rugby Tournament!

November 2011 - Friendly with crew of the M/V LOGOS HOPE and OSCA!

November 2011 - Appointment of full-time professional coach, Mussolini Magele, from Samoa!

October 2011 - Birth of the Angel Warriors, from Penampang!

October 2011 - Testimonial match for Gerrard De Souza, Sabah rugby legend!

September 2011 - Presenting the Warriors Jersey to the Captain of the Japan National Seven's Team (winners of IRB Borneo 7's)!

September 2011 - Design of the first Sabah Warrior Jerseys!

July 2011 - Sabah Warriors Brotherhood Begins!