SEA Games: Malaysia bag first ever rugby gold


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has won the country's first ever gold in the SEA Games rugby sevens competition.

Malaysia, the silver medallist at the 2015 Singapore SEA Games, played their hearts out to beat Singapore 22-7 in the final at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Stadium in Kelana Jaya.

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