The Makis stadium in Andohatapenaka is set to vibrate on September 6 for the grand final of the Madagascar XV rugby championship, the XXL Energy Top 12. Cosfa and Uscar will compete for the national title at the end of a particularly contested season.
For the military team, this final has a special dimension. After eliminating the defending champion, FT Manjakaray, in a hard-fought semi-final (30-28), Cosfa arrives with the ambition to conquer the crown. Beyond the trophy, the players want to carry a message of gratitude and remembrance.
The military club wishes to dedicate the title to its coach, Rija Randrianarison, who passed away in July 2025. This provides additional motivation for a team that finished the regular season undefeated and has already demonstrated its strength this season.
Facing Uscar, who defeated CEA Andranomanalina (37-35), Cosfa will have to confirm its status as the favorite. The September 6 match promises to be an emotionally charged final, where the quest for the national title will also serve as a tribute to the man who accompanied the military team for several seasons before his passing.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-21 06:24:58 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/rugby-xv-finale-du-top-12-le-cosfa-veut.html