{
  "id": 12601623,
  "title": "Teams from 6 nations competing in Cobra 10s",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/teams-from-6-nations-competing-in-cobra-10s",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:07:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/10/1549847/teams-6-nations-competing-cobra-10s"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - The Combined Old Boys Rugby Club (Cobra) seeks to advance to the final of the Cobra 10s, a prestigious rugby tournament held at Padang Astaka, Petaling Jaya, between October 31 and November 1. This 53rd edition of the Cobra 10s has drawn an impressive 12 teams from six nations - Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Singapore - all competing in the men's competition.\n\nCobra president Darryll Sinnappa expressed his team's ambition to reach the final and highlighted their diverse squad comprising local and foreign players. Other participating teams include POM Harlequins from Papua New Guinea, Cougars NT Rugby Union Club from Australia, SA Tigers from South Africa, Penguin Rugby from the United Kingdom, Saints Rugby Football Club from Singapore, and various local clubs.\n\nAlongside the senior competition, the Cobra 10s will host six women's teams and three veteran teams participating in high-intensity exhibition matches. Concurrently, the Cobra 10s Mini will bring together approximately 2,000 young rugby enthusiasts, including visiting junior squads from Singapore and Sri Lanka, fostering a platform for grassroots talent alongside international players.\n\nOrganizing the Cobra 10s carnival is estimated to cost between RM500,000 and RM750,000, but the organizers aim to break even despite having fallen short of their funding goal. This year's Cobra 10s is particularly special, as it celebrates the entire rugby journey from young children discovering the sport to seasoned players competing on an international stage. The organizers extend their gratitude to sponsors, partners, teams, and volunteers for making this event possible, and they warmly invite the public to join them. Main sponsors include IJM Corporation Berhad, Malaysia Airlines, TotalEnergies, WCE Holdings Berhad, SkyBlue Media, and Sideline Restaurant.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Powered by several foreign players, Combined Old Boys Rugby Club (Cobra) aim to reach the final of the Cobra 10s at Padang Astaka, Petaling Jaya from Oct 31 to Nov 1.",
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}