COBRA was formed on 8 June 1967 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It was originally known as the Combined Old Boys Rugby Association (COBRA). The main objective of its formation was to facilitate and encourage young Malaysians to continue playing rugby after completing school.
The COBRA RUGBY CLUB is a prominent rugby club in Malaysia under the Selangor Rugby Union and Malaysia Rugby Union.
Over the years COBRA has produced many outstanding rugby players at the national and state level. Members of COBRA are also active and well represented in the Malaysian Rugby Union, Selangor Rugby Union, and the Malaysian Rugby Referees’ Society.
COBRA MILESTONES
2017
COBRA celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
2011
7 players in the Malaysian national rugby team and has been represented for almost every year since then.
2002
COBRA’s Clubhouse underwent extensive renovation to cater to the growing needs of members.
COBRA is the first Malaysian rugby club to have its own Clubhouse.
COBRA was awarded the IOC Diploma by the International Olympic Council for its contribution to sports.
1996
COBRA was awarded the National Sports Leadership Award by the National Sports Council of Malaysia for their endless contribution towards the promotion and development of rugby in Malaysia.
1992
Inaugural COBRA 10s becomes an international tournament with the participation from top rugby clubs and unions from around the world.
1967
C.O.B.R.A (Combined Old Boys Rugby Association) was formed in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
COBRA introduced the world’s first rugby tens tournament, COBRA 10s.
“Traits displayed by that group of founding members are the same which have guided COBRA club over the last half-century… “
Col (R) Tommy Pereira
President of COBRA Rugby Club 2000 – 2021
COBRA CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2021 – 2023
President : | Mr. Darryll Sinnappa | ||
Vice President : | Capt. (Retd) Nazaruddin Borhan | ||
Mr. Adrian Pereira | |||
Secretary : | Mr. Cherian Kuruvila | ||
Treasurer : | Mr. Prakash Arikrishnan | ||
Convenor : | Mr. Nik Safuan Ismade | ||
House Captain: | Mr. Sean Pereira | ||
Committee Members : | Mr. Looi Woon Wee | ||
Mr. Izan Singam | |||
Ms. Farina Hashim | |||
Ms. Marcelle Sinnappa | |||
We would like to thank all our
COBRA Rugby Club
sponsors and supporters
who have made it possible for COBRA
to meet its objective for rugby development
COBRA 10s INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS
Our sponsors support COBRA Rugby Club
and all our efforts for the development of rugby in Malaysia.
If you or your organisation would like to be
part of this growing Rugby Family,
please get in touch with us via cobrarcwebsite@gmail.com
Please note that all cash contributions above RM 5,000.00 to
COBRA Rugby Club, made via the Olympic Council of Malaysia
are eligible for Corporate Tax Deductions.
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