Thailand enjoyed a golden Sunday at the 33rd SEA Games as they swept both the men’s and women’s rugby titles, delivering a day that will be remembered as one of the nation’s finest in the sport. The double triumph not only thrilled the home crowd at Dhupatemiya Stadium, but also ended an 18-year wait for men’s rugby gold.
The Thai women once again proved they are the standard-bearers of Southeast Asian rugby. Champions in the previous four editions, they were simply untouchable. Leading 22-0 at halftime after a dazzling display of skill and power, Thailand went on to crush Malaysia 37-0. Even more remarkably, they completed the entire tournament without conceding a single point, a historic first in SEA Games rugby to claim a fifth consecutive crown. Singapore claimed bronze with an impressive 33-5 win over the Philippines, marking a strong rebound from their pool-stage defeat.
The men’s final was a tense and dramatic contrast. Thailand, determined to reclaim gold on home soil, edged past Singapore 10-5 in a gripping contest. Late first-half and early second-half tries proved decisive as the hosts held off a furious Singaporean finish to secure their first men’s title since 2007. The Philippines earned bronze after a dramatic golden-point victory over Malaysia.
Emotional celebrations followed as Thailand sealed a historic rugby double, setting the tone for the next SEA Games in Malaysia (2027), where Rugby Sevens is set to shine once more.
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