2017 Malaysia Rugby League Division 1

The Malaysia Rugby League Division 1 2017 was the inaugural season of Malaysia Rugby League Division 1, Malaysia's domestic rugby union competition. The kick off will begin on 4 February 2017. Previously known as National Inter Club Championship (NICC), this season embarks the newly, organized league structure for more clubs to participate.

Teams
A total of 12 teams will compete in the 2017 season.


 * KL Saracens
 * Kota Bharu RC
 * IIUM Mustangs
 * SAHOCA RC
 * Silver Gaurus RC
 * Flag of the Malaysian Armed Forces.svg ATM Blackhawks
 * Iskandar Troopers
 * KL Tigers
 * UTM Pirates
 * Edwardian Tiger
 * Beringin Rendang RC
 * Flag of the Malaysian Armed Forces.svg JLJ Diraja

Season
In preliminary stage, all 12 teams were divided into 4 groups of three teams, and a single round-robin tournament was held by all groups.

Group D
Bold indicates teams that qualified to quarter-final.

Four points for a win, three for a draw, one for a loss, and no points for a bye.

One bonus point for the winning team scoring four or more tries (BP1), one bonus point for losing by seven or less by their opponent (BP2).

If teams are level on points in the standings at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:

Difference between points for and against

Total number of points for

Number of matches won

Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams

Grouping Stage Matches

 * Week 1


 * Week 2


 * Week 3

Final Round

 * Quarter-final


 * Semi-final


 * Final