From rugby pitch to the forest, Borneo 7s Leaves a Living Legacy for Sandakan SANDAKAN, March 28, 2026 – Eagles Rugby Club today planted 52 trees comprising 16 native species at Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) Sandakan, as part of the Borneo 7s Green Legacy Initiative carried out in partnership with the Sabah State Forestry Department, event sponsors, selected players and community leaders.
The species planted include Borneo endemics and ecologically significant fig trees known to attract wildlife such as orangutans, proboscis monkeys and hornbills. The 50 trees are estimated to absorb over 1.1 tonnes of CO2 and release more than 5 tonnes of oxygen per year, with projected carbon capture of over 28 tonnes across 25 years.
An additional sustainability effort of the tournament, three electric vehicles, Proton e.mas7 sponsored by Fook Loi will also be used to ferry officials and players to the venue to ensure that carbon impacts are minimised.
The Borneo 7s Rugby Tournament 2026 takes place on 10–11 April at Eagles Rugby Club Stadium, Sandakan, featuring 16 teams from eight countries.
