The Malaysia Rugby League Division 1 2017 was the inaugural season of Malaysia Rugby League Division 2, 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 10 teams will compete in the 2017 season.
Home of Warriors RC
Terengganu RT
VIOBA Blues
USM Jokers
UTP Drillers
RMP Pahang
Kelleys
Qubyx Lions
Jerantut Rainforest RC
Navy ORCA
Season
In preliminary stage, all 10 teams were divided into two groups of three teams, and two groups of two teams, and a single round-robin tournament was held by all groups.
Standings
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Bold indicates teams that advanced 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