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PRESS REPORT Marauders v Bristol Telephones RFC - April 2007
Marauders 41 vs Bristol Telephones 5.
Malta Marauders, the Veterans and invitation team, extended their unbeaten run since foundation with another resounding win against tourists from England, Bristol Telephones.
The heavyweight Bristol boys were no match for the sparkling Marauders backs, ably supported by a surprisingly mobile pack. Veterans Caruana and Cilia ( the Physio for the National Team and an ex-international himself), were outstanding in their fast support work, both scoring good tries. Fly half Duffy opened with two tries after typical evasive running and Jackson added a third, converted by Rickard. Duffy then timed a pass to Van Reeven who broke the cover with a powerful hand-off to score, converted by Jackson to give Marauders a 22-0 lead at half time.
The good work continued with Jones, Vincenti, Mifsud and Goodwin standing up to heavyweight pressure and winning good ball and Overseas newcomer Ives looked promising.
Marauders tackling was up to stopping any promising attacks, and when Nichols put in a long kick for Bristol, full back Rickards took it well and ran it back at them. It was passed across the backs to Van Reeven who offloaded to the supporting Caruana to run in a good try, converted by Rickard. Next Duffy broke from the back, weaving out to find his wing in support and Williams ran in another try.
Vincenti was sin binned, and with a numerical advantage, scrum half Buck made a strong break to score a try for Bristol. Marauders replied when Ives put Cilia away for a strong run in for the final try, converted by Rickard.
Mike Turner. 23.04.07.
Malta Marauders, the Veterans and invitation team, extended their unbeaten run since foundation with another resounding win against tourists from England, Bristol Telephones.
The heavyweight Bristol boys were no match for the sparkling Marauders backs, ably supported by a surprisingly mobile pack. Veterans Caruana and Cilia ( the Physio for the National Team and an ex-international himself), were outstanding in their fast support work, both scoring good tries. Fly half Duffy opened with two tries after typical evasive running and Jackson added a third, converted by Rickard. Duffy then timed a pass to Van Reeven who broke the cover with a powerful hand-off to score, converted by Jackson to give Marauders a 22-0 lead at half time.
The good work continued with Jones, Vincenti, Mifsud and Goodwin standing up to heavyweight pressure and winning good ball and Overseas newcomer Ives looked promising.
Marauders tackling was up to stopping any promising attacks, and when Nichols put in a long kick for Bristol, full back Rickards took it well and ran it back at them. It was passed across the backs to Van Reeven who offloaded to the supporting Caruana to run in a good try, converted by Rickard. Next Duffy broke from the back, weaving out to find his wing in support and Williams ran in another try.
Vincenti was sin binned, and with a numerical advantage, scrum half Buck made a strong break to score a try for Bristol. Marauders replied when Ives put Cilia away for a strong run in for the final try, converted by Rickard.
Mike Turner. 23.04.07.
MARAUDERS OLDEST PLAYER
Roy (2nd from left), Marauders oldest player, with Piers, Sean and Greg, celebrating at Kaos bar after the game against Bristol Telephones
MATCH REPORT - Malta Marauders 15, Paris Globetrotters 10
The Malta Marauders Veterans Rugby Team notched up another win down at Marsa this evening, against The Paris Globetrotters Veteran's Team. We didn't touch their trotters, but we pulled their legs off and won 15-10. The crowd got an eyeful of running rugby from both teams, with no kicking outside the 22, but sadly, uncontested scrums.
The Frogs came out of the pond, with a mean look in their eyes and took the game to us, we had trouble getting our hands on the ball, almost as if someone had told us, "Don't touch it, or you'll get a case of warts". They had names like Pierre, Enri, Jean Paul, Dominic and going by the scar tissue on their faces, it looked as if they had played a bit before. When they scored their first try, after only a few minutes they must have thought they were in for a waltz down Champs Elysee. But us old fellas always take a bit of time to shake out the cobwebs, get those arthritic joints moving and figure out which way the wind is blowing and what the gradient is on our side of the field, so we can use a bit of gravity. We gave the ball to that young boy, Leo Mifsud and let him dance his way downfield and score under the posts. They were a little pissed off and wouldn't let us take the kick at goal, so we abolished conversions and penalty kicks as well. They got a head of steam up in their pack and drove a maul over for a try, which we applauded to give them a bit of encouragement(that's a French word by the way!) Simon Mizzi grabbed hold of the ball at a penalty and forced his way over.A few "Sacre Bleus!" were heard from the stand and the French supporters started popping beer cans to drown their sorrows. We had a new boy, Dave on the wing who showed a bit of promise, he'd tiptoed down the line once and almost scored, so impressive it was, we thought he must have worked in the circus on the high wire. Later, he did score in the corner, to win the game for us, so quick he was, that some of the French were asking to see his birth certificate after the game.
We retired back to O'Kelly's in Gzira (you know the bar, it used be the 19 Steps, then The Pink Cadillac, the Gay bar). Anyway the French came in happy and gay after they had all gone back for a shower and a shave. We all started feeling a bit inferior when we saw them and had to sniff under our armpits, just to check we weren't too ripe. When we had heard we were going down to the ex-gay bar, most of us didn't want to shower, just in case someone had the wrong idea about us. O'Kelly's served up some great nosh of snails ( I don't like fast food, I prefer snails!) and Chicken legs(we tried to pass them off as Frog's legs,but the French wouldn't wear it). Rugby is a great game really, here we were trying to knock each other silly for a good hour, then the next minute we are all patting each other on the back and buying beers for everyone. We awarded them a shield, I think it was made of Plaster of Paris and they gave Phil their club T-Shirt, apparently we are all going to get turns to wear it. "Long Live the Vets!"
Brian Corlett 26.5.2006 (edited)
The Frogs came out of the pond, with a mean look in their eyes and took the game to us, we had trouble getting our hands on the ball, almost as if someone had told us, "Don't touch it, or you'll get a case of warts". They had names like Pierre, Enri, Jean Paul, Dominic and going by the scar tissue on their faces, it looked as if they had played a bit before. When they scored their first try, after only a few minutes they must have thought they were in for a waltz down Champs Elysee. But us old fellas always take a bit of time to shake out the cobwebs, get those arthritic joints moving and figure out which way the wind is blowing and what the gradient is on our side of the field, so we can use a bit of gravity. We gave the ball to that young boy, Leo Mifsud and let him dance his way downfield and score under the posts. They were a little pissed off and wouldn't let us take the kick at goal, so we abolished conversions and penalty kicks as well. They got a head of steam up in their pack and drove a maul over for a try, which we applauded to give them a bit of encouragement(that's a French word by the way!) Simon Mizzi grabbed hold of the ball at a penalty and forced his way over.A few "Sacre Bleus!" were heard from the stand and the French supporters started popping beer cans to drown their sorrows. We had a new boy, Dave on the wing who showed a bit of promise, he'd tiptoed down the line once and almost scored, so impressive it was, we thought he must have worked in the circus on the high wire. Later, he did score in the corner, to win the game for us, so quick he was, that some of the French were asking to see his birth certificate after the game.
We retired back to O'Kelly's in Gzira (you know the bar, it used be the 19 Steps, then The Pink Cadillac, the Gay bar). Anyway the French came in happy and gay after they had all gone back for a shower and a shave. We all started feeling a bit inferior when we saw them and had to sniff under our armpits, just to check we weren't too ripe. When we had heard we were going down to the ex-gay bar, most of us didn't want to shower, just in case someone had the wrong idea about us. O'Kelly's served up some great nosh of snails ( I don't like fast food, I prefer snails!) and Chicken legs(we tried to pass them off as Frog's legs,but the French wouldn't wear it). Rugby is a great game really, here we were trying to knock each other silly for a good hour, then the next minute we are all patting each other on the back and buying beers for everyone. We awarded them a shield, I think it was made of Plaster of Paris and they gave Phil their club T-Shirt, apparently we are all going to get turns to wear it. "Long Live the Vets!"
Brian Corlett 26.5.2006 (edited)
CAPTAINS UNITE!
Phil and Rene show there's no hard feelings after the game against Paris Globetrotters, which Marauders won 23-22
PRESS REPORT. MALTA VETERANS COMPETITION - April 2006
Malta Veterans Competition
The "Round Robin" veterans competition between Leicester Forest, Tetbury and Malta Marauders ended in a three way tie, each side winning one match and losing one. Leicester Forest 30 vs Tetbury 29, Malta Marauders 29 vs Leicester Forest 20, then Tetbury finally beat an exhausted Marauders, many of whom had also been playing in the Sevens tournament. Unfortunately Tetbury had stretched the rules and had played some young and very fast backs instead of the over 35 year olds who qualify for this type of match. Still a good time was had by all after the games were over
The "Round Robin" veterans competition between Leicester Forest, Tetbury and Malta Marauders ended in a three way tie, each side winning one match and losing one. Leicester Forest 30 vs Tetbury 29, Malta Marauders 29 vs Leicester Forest 20, then Tetbury finally beat an exhausted Marauders, many of whom had also been playing in the Sevens tournament. Unfortunately Tetbury had stretched the rules and had played some young and very fast backs instead of the over 35 year olds who qualify for this type of match. Still a good time was had by all after the games were over
PARIS GLOBETROTTERS ON TOUR IN MALTA. 2006
Paris Globetrotters players with Phil, the Marauders captain, at Fuegos Salsa bar, 2 hours before their flight departed.
MARAUDERS V OLD ASHTONIANS
The first Marauders team, versus Old Ashtonians, in march 2003
Marauders to tour in Paris
Malta Marauders will be on tour in Paris during the World Cup between the 13th and 17th September 2007. We will be competing in a Veterans tournament hosted by Paris Globetrotters Vets, who visited Malta in 2006
MARAUDERS ANNOUNCE NEW SPONSORS FOR 2009-10
Malta Marauders are proud to announce that they will be sponsored this season by Netrefer, Bettingjobs.com and Dynamic Positioning Systems. Thanks to all the sponsors for their support!
MARAUDERS TAKE FRENCH LEAVE
Malta Marauders, the only Veterans rugby team in Malta, have announced a 20 – man squad for the Paris Veterans Rugby tournament being held during the World Cup on September 15th and 16th. Marauders, who are unbeaten in Veterans matches since their formation in 2003, will be hoping to extend that record when they take on several French teams on home soil.
The tournament has been organised by the Paris Globetrotters Veterans team, who toured Malta in April 2006, and were looked after so well during their stay that they invited the Marauders back to Paris to repay the compliment. Rene Cazetien, the Paris Globetrotters captain said ‘Our tour to Malta was excellent and we made so many new friends. Now we are waiting to welcome our old friends in Paris’
Their game against Marauders during the 2006 visit was a thriller that ‘went down to the wire’, with the Maltese team coming out triumphant 15-10 winners. Marauders team captain Phil Gibbs said “I know the Globetrotters will be looking to avenge that defeat. We’re in for a tough game. However, apart from wanting to extend our unbeaten record, one of the tournament prizes is a hectolitre of wine, so that should also motivate us!’ The squad leaves on the 13th September, and held a pre-tour dinner last week at the Step Down bar, Sliema, during which Ivan Bartolo, the MD of 6pm, the Marauders official sponsor, presented the team with their tour playing kit.
The tournament has been organised by the Paris Globetrotters Veterans team, who toured Malta in April 2006, and were looked after so well during their stay that they invited the Marauders back to Paris to repay the compliment. Rene Cazetien, the Paris Globetrotters captain said ‘Our tour to Malta was excellent and we made so many new friends. Now we are waiting to welcome our old friends in Paris’
Their game against Marauders during the 2006 visit was a thriller that ‘went down to the wire’, with the Maltese team coming out triumphant 15-10 winners. Marauders team captain Phil Gibbs said “I know the Globetrotters will be looking to avenge that defeat. We’re in for a tough game. However, apart from wanting to extend our unbeaten record, one of the tournament prizes is a hectolitre of wine, so that should also motivate us!’ The squad leaves on the 13th September, and held a pre-tour dinner last week at the Step Down bar, Sliema, during which Ivan Bartolo, the MD of 6pm, the Marauders official sponsor, presented the team with their tour playing kit.