Cobra Rugby Information

Combined Old Boys Rugby Association (COBRA) was formed on 8 June, 1967. Its main objective is to encourage young Malaysians to continue playing rugby after school. Completed in 1985, the clubhouse is located in Lorong Utara, along Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya. It was extensively renovated in 2002 to cater to growing needs of members. In 1996, the club was awarded the National Sports Leadership Award by the National Sports Council of Malaysia for their contribution towards the promotion and development of rugby in Malaysia. In 2002, it was awarded the IOC Diploma by the International Olympic Council for its contribution to sports. Over the years COBRA has produced many outstanding national and state level players COBRA members are active in the Malaysian Rugby Union (MRU), Selangor Rugby Union (SRU) and the Rugby Referees' Society. COBRA fields three (3) teams: COBRA Blacks - competitive team COBRA Stings - development team Cobrats - junior team COBRA is the home of rugby 10s. It was first introduced in 1967 the year the club was established. In 2001 the club initiated its Financial Assistance Programme (FAP). Through the program - college students, fresh graduates who are unemployed or those from low income groups - who excel in rugby are given financial support to ensure they are not compelled to withdraw from rugby and their talent not gone to waste.