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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Malta Marauders Tour of Spain 2008
Malta Marauders toured to Malaga this year. Tour report and photos to follow
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
MARAUDERS SAVAGED BY MAD DOGS
Malta Marauders Veterans rugby team lost their second game of the touring season 38-0 to Mad Dogs RFC, a touring team drawn from four top London sides.
It was clear from the outset that Mad Dogs were in no mood for a sociable contest, and adopted a win – at – all costs approach from the kick-off. A series of late hits and general skulduggery on the blind side of the referee by them throughout the game marred what was billed as a ‘friendly’. They were fit, well –organised and played to their strength, namely the rolling maul, and Marauders lack of match practice as a unit was soon exposed in the set pieces, particularly at the line-out, where they were missing three key players through injury. Their backs were also lacking their usual cutting edge, and were not helped by having to play off the back foot for most of the game. A series of unforced errors in both the backs and forwards allowed Mad Dogs to turn over possession and score three tries in the first half, two of them converted. After the break, Marauders forwards started to play with more cohesion, and began to win clean ball in the scrums, which kept their try line safe for 20 minutes. Unfortunately the backs were unable to make inroads into the visitors’ watertight defensive line. In the last quarter, injuries started to take their toll on the home side, and Mad Dogs, who had the pick of 20 extra players as substitutes, ran in two further tries, and were awarded a penalty try, all of which were converted.
Man – of –the match for Marauders was Charlie Sammut, with Roland Stevenson running him close, and Phil Felice also had a solid performance up front. Referee – Brian Corlett
It was clear from the outset that Mad Dogs were in no mood for a sociable contest, and adopted a win – at – all costs approach from the kick-off. A series of late hits and general skulduggery on the blind side of the referee by them throughout the game marred what was billed as a ‘friendly’. They were fit, well –organised and played to their strength, namely the rolling maul, and Marauders lack of match practice as a unit was soon exposed in the set pieces, particularly at the line-out, where they were missing three key players through injury. Their backs were also lacking their usual cutting edge, and were not helped by having to play off the back foot for most of the game. A series of unforced errors in both the backs and forwards allowed Mad Dogs to turn over possession and score three tries in the first half, two of them converted. After the break, Marauders forwards started to play with more cohesion, and began to win clean ball in the scrums, which kept their try line safe for 20 minutes. Unfortunately the backs were unable to make inroads into the visitors’ watertight defensive line. In the last quarter, injuries started to take their toll on the home side, and Mad Dogs, who had the pick of 20 extra players as substitutes, ran in two further tries, and were awarded a penalty try, all of which were converted.
Man – of –the match for Marauders was Charlie Sammut, with Roland Stevenson running him close, and Phil Felice also had a solid performance up front. Referee – Brian Corlett
Monday, April 21, 2008
Marauders go down fighting against Reading Rhinos
Malta Marauders narrowly lost their opening game of the veterans season 22-17 against Reading Rhinos, the top veterans team in England.
After Reading had comprehensively beaten Stompers in their first tour game on Friday, there was a fear in the doubters camp that Marauders would get blown away by such formidable opposition.
However, against all odds, they produced a fearless display of gutsy and innovative rugby, to keep the score down to within one try and, with a bit more luck with the run of play, could well have run out winners.
In an all-round team performance such as this, it is always difficult to single out individuals.
However, special mention should go to Paul Mangion, making his first appearance for Marauders, together with exceptional performances from Reuben Lanfranco, Simon Vincenti and Brian Miller.
Leo Mifsud (1) and the valid Greg Van Reeven (2) scored the Marauders tries.
Club president Phil Gibbs remarked that even though Marauders had finally lost their three-year unbeaten record on Maltese soil, it was no disgrace to eventually succumb to the best veterans team in England.
The next Marauders games are against Mad Dogs Veterans (tomorrow) and Northampton Men's Own on April 27.
After Reading had comprehensively beaten Stompers in their first tour game on Friday, there was a fear in the doubters camp that Marauders would get blown away by such formidable opposition.
However, against all odds, they produced a fearless display of gutsy and innovative rugby, to keep the score down to within one try and, with a bit more luck with the run of play, could well have run out winners.
In an all-round team performance such as this, it is always difficult to single out individuals.
However, special mention should go to Paul Mangion, making his first appearance for Marauders, together with exceptional performances from Reuben Lanfranco, Simon Vincenti and Brian Miller.
Leo Mifsud (1) and the valid Greg Van Reeven (2) scored the Marauders tries.
Club president Phil Gibbs remarked that even though Marauders had finally lost their three-year unbeaten record on Maltese soil, it was no disgrace to eventually succumb to the best veterans team in England.
The next Marauders games are against Mad Dogs Veterans (tomorrow) and Northampton Men's Own on April 27.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Marauders go down fighting
Malta Marauders narrowly lost 22-17 to Reading Rhinos Vets on Saturday 12th April.
Scorers for Marauders were G Van Reeven (2) and L Mifsud
Scorers for Marauders were G Van Reeven (2) and L Mifsud
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