AirAsia kicked off the inaugural Malaysia Rugby League on 4 Feb as the main sponsorship in a partnership with the Malaysia Rugby Union(MRU). The collaboration marks the airline's first foray into the world of rugby in an effort to further drive and develop rugby as a professional sports in Malaysia. Organised by MRU, the Malaysia Rugby League will replace the previous Malaysia Rugby Super League(MRSL) as well as the National Inter Club Championship (NICC) and will see 35 top rugby clubs competing for the prestigious tittle.
