KRFC Blackcatz pocket RM3,000 for TPM 10s triumph

KUCHING: KRFC Blackcatz pocketed RM3,000 after winning the Cup title at the second edition of the Deputy Prime Minister’s 10s Rugby Tournament with a commanding 34-0 victory over UTP Drillers in the final.

The two-day tournament was held at Song Kheng Hai Rugby Field from Oct 10 to 11.

UTP Drillers took home RM1,500 as runners-up, while Sibu Rugby Club secured third place and RM1,000 after defeating WORC Rugby Club 24-7 in the third-place playoff.

WORC Rugby Club received RM500 for finishing fourth.

In the Plate category, Wolfpack emerged champions, with Asajaya Rugby Club finishing as runners-up.

KRFC Blackcatz celebrate after winning the Cup title at the TPM 10s 2026 tournament. Photo: KRFC

Customs Rugby Club won the Bowl category, while UNIMAS Lycans settled for second place.

OldDays Blues claimed the Shield title, with Titan Boys finishing as runners-up.

The prize presentation ceremony was officiated by Irwan Zulkarnaian Muhammad Hasbie, the political secretary to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, who represented the Deputy Prime Minister.

Also present at the closing ceremony were Sarawak Sports Corporation chief executive officer (CEO) and Sarawak State Sports Council director Mu’azamir Jili, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Datuk Morshidi Fedrick, and KRFC patron Richard Song.