SHAH ALAM, June 28 (Bernama) -- Johor ended a nine-year wait for the Agong’s Cup after defeating Terengganu 34-26 in the final of the 42nd edition of the prestigious rugby tournament at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Stadium here today.
Terengganu led 19-17 in the first half, but Johor mounted a strong comeback after the break to lift the trophy for the first time since 2017.
The victory marked Johor’s third Agong’s Cup title, having first won it in 2013.
Earlier, Kelantan edged Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) 43-41 in a thrilling third-place playoff.
Champions Johor took home RM20,000 in prize money, while Terengganu pocketed RM15,000, Kelantan RM10,000 and PDRM RM5,000.
Johor’s Aqasha Daniel Irwan was named player of tournament, receiving RM1,000 in cash and a plaque.
-- BERNAMA
