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Adrian Mallia, Head of Wealth Management at Mediterranean Bank presents Stompers with the Mediterranean Bank Cup last Saturday at Marsa. Photography by Tamsin Pace Decesare

Sliema Stompers win the Mediterranean Bank Cup

Monday 22 April 2013 - 23:36
Under the already scorching spring sun, Sliema Stompers met local rivals Overseas at the Marsa Rugby Pitch last Saturday to end the afternoon on a high as they lifted the Mediterranean Bank Cup after a three year trophyless period.
Switzerland took advantage of Malta's high error rate top secure a victory. Photo Ray Attard

Switzerland too strong for error-prone Malta

Sunday 7 April 2013 - 10:31
A physically stronger and more determined Swiss side took advantage of Malta’s high error rate to secure a modest but decisive 19-10 victory over the home side, at the FIRA-AER Division 2A qualifier played yesterday at the Hibernians Stadium in Paola.
Malta’s National Rugby Union team face a dangerous Swiss side out for revenge in a World Cup Qualifying match at Hibs Stadium on April 6. Photo: D. Aquilina

Switzerland look for revenge against Malta

Thursday 28 March 2013 - 17:27
For the second time since taking over as National Rugby Director and National Coach, Damian Neill's Malta take on Switzerland with a possible World Cup Qualifying place at stake when they face their northern European neighbours at Hibs Ground on April 6 for what promises to be a titanic battle between two evenly matched sides.
Malta Rugby Union Referee Lionel da Silva, who has been selected for the IRB’s level 3 referee course in August, conducted a laws workshop for local players as part of an education programme set up by Referee Society Manager Don Hewer.

Malta Rugby Union Referees’ Society open new round of player education with workshop conducted by FIRA referee Lionel da Silva

Thursday 21 March 2013 - 23:02
Da Silva says Malta will need to be at their best against a strong Swiss side on April 6 for the vital World Cup Qualifier match.
The Malta rugby team put in a good performance before their match against Switzerland. Photo by Ray Attard

Malta 'A' impress in Swiss prelude

Monday 18 March 2013 - 10:21
With the Malta home international against Switzerland on April 6th fast approaching, this was a chance for home - based players to make an impression on coach Damian Neill.

Malta face stern test in Rugby World Cup qualifier against strong Swiss squad on April 6 at Hibs ground

Thursday 7 March 2013 - 23:02
Malta’s successful national rugby players who have been taking Maltese sport to a new level over the last few years, face a stiff test against in-form Switzerland on April 6 at Hibs ground, where over 4000 local supporters are expected to be cheering them on.

Overseas tame Alligators

Sunday 3 March 2013 - 17:32
Birkirkara, playing against a strong wind, could only field 14 players, and the lack of a full squad certainly did them no favours when, after just 2 minutes, Mick George received the ball from a tap penalty, neatly sidestepped his marker and released Dom Galea down the left wing to open the scoring for Overseas.

Malta conquer the Swiss

Sunday 24 February 2013 - 23:42
The climax of the weekend event saw Malta A take on the Swiss Barbarians in the final of the competition.

Kavallieri no match for dominant Stompers

Sunday 17 February 2013 - 15:46
This match went a long way to deciding the outcome of the Cisk Lager League for this season.

Overseas bounce back

Sunday 13 January 2013 - 17:27
If ever there was a match which deserved the well-worn cliché 'a game of two halves', this was surely it.

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