KUALA LUMPUR: Negri Sembilan Wanderers, who have made limited appearances since Covid-19 pandemic restrictions were lifted, plan to make a comeback to competitive rugby action next year.
Wanderers secretary Fatin Jalil said the club is looking to compete abroad next season as there are limited options for them on the domestic calendar.
"We are looking to revive the Wanderers squad next year and will try to play tournaments abroad to get going again," said Fatin recently.
"We will be focusing more on 10s competitions rather than sevens because the 10s matches are more satisfying for the players.
"We have been quiet for the last few years as the Malaysia Rugby League (MRL) is no more. We thus have not signed any foreign players.
"We are registered in Negri Sembilan and thus cannot compete in leagues such as the Selangor League.
"Unfortunately, there has not been a state league for Negri Sembilan for the past few years."
Malaysia Rugby (MR) have discontinued the MRL competition - formerly known as the Super League - due to limited resources.
The national 15s club competition was last held in 2019. The Agong's Cup, which is for state teams, is now the only national-level 15s competition.
The Selangor league is arguably the most competitive state league in West Malaysia at the moment.
Wanderers, who celebrated their 40th anniversary this year, are one of the most famous rugby clubs in the country, alongside Cobra and more recently Eagles Rugby Club and Keris Conlay.
Wanderers, who compete in their iconic black, yellow and red home jersey, are known for their strong connections with Fiji and in the past often roped in talented players from there.
They defeated Cobra 20-5 in the Tuanku Ja'afar Cup in Petaling Jaya last week. The Tuanku Ja'afar Cup is a friendly competition between the two clubs who have a special relationship both on and off the pitch.