Kuala Kangsar- SMI Rugby team won the Division 3 title in Clifford KK 10's Under-14 Rugby Tournament which was held in royal town, Kuala Kangsar on Saturday 25-10-2008. They won after beating their opponent in the final, Sekolah Menengah Pekan Baru Parit Buntar with the score 12-0.
The one day tournament which was organized by Sekolah Menengah Clifford is part of the preparation for searching talented rugby players to represent Perak. The Division 1 title goes to MRSM Lenggong after they beat the host Clifford 'A" in the sudden death penalty after both teams were tied in full time game. Meanwhile the Division 2 title goes to MCKK "A" after they managed to defeat Sekolah Raja Tun Azlan Shah Taiping (SERATAS) and another team sent by the host, Clifford "B' won the division 4 title.
According to SMI coach Cikgu Helmi, the team is mainly consists of Form 1 and Form 2 students. He also added that the team shows some improvement in the game against the tougher opponents and he believes with more participation in rugby tournaments, this team can go far in the next couple of years. Our representative was there and from his observation the rugby in SMI has a bright future as the boys play with full passion and determination.
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Congratulations boys. We will make an announcement at the assembly to congratulate the boys for a job well done. A true and strong demonstration of the Michaelian spirit.
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