The Paphos Tigers are an independent rugby union club based in Paphos, Cyprus. They are known as the first independent rugby club in Cyprus. They have been established since July 10, 2003. [1] The Paphos Tigers have a senior rugby team as well as a minis rugby section which is responsible to develop and promote rugby union in the Paphos region. The Tigers compete in various competitions ranging from the 15's, 10's, 7's and beach rugby. The minis enter into tag tournaments that run monthly during the season in the different towns.
History
Having starting playing rugby in Cyprus as a small independent team, organising ad hoc games with various opposition, the Tigers soon joined the JSRFU (Joint Service Rugby Football Union), along with their rivals, the Limassol Crusaders, which administers the services league in Cyprus. The Tigers now play in the league which falls under the CRF Cyprus Rugby Federation
Alongside the league competition there is also a cup competition between the teams who have entered the league.
The team were predominantly made up of South Africans who learned the game from their home countries, and British resettlers. [2] Cyprus national rugby union team.
Recent record
| Year | Position [3] |
|---|---|
| 2006/7 | 3rd place |
| 2007/8 | 2nd place |
| 2008/9 | 1st place (Champions) |
Teams
| Category | Age [4] |
|---|---|
| Seniors | 17 years + |
| Colts | 13 years up to 16 years + |
| Minis | Under 13's |
| Minis | Under 11's |
| Minis | Under 9's |
| Minis | Under 7's |
| Minis | Under 5's |
International Players
| Name | Position [5] |
|---|---|
| Antonis Thoma | Hooker |
| Christoforos Thoma | No 8 |
| George Agathocleous | Center |
| Dimitri Maratheftis | Scrumhalf |
| Michael Maratheftis | Wing |
| Jack Bilton | Lock |
| Max Bilton | Lock |
| Tony Crasas | Flyhalf |
| Costa Pavlou | Wing |
| Callum Cowley | Fullback |
| Stavros Charalambous | Prop |
| Dinu Florendan | Prop |
| Vladimir Mihaylov | Lock |
| Graeme Scott | Hooker |
| AJ Pugh | Flank |
| Marcus Holden | Flyhalf |
| Ryan Bennett | Scrumhalf |
| Warren Dean | No 8 |
See also
References
- ^ "Paphos Tigers". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Squad Info". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Fixtures". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Fixtures". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Fixtures". Paphos Tigers Website.
External links
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The Paphos Tigers are an independent rugby union club based in Paphos, Cyprus. They are known as the first independent rugby club in Cyprus. They have been established since July 10, 2003. [1] The Paphos Tigers have a senior rugby team as well as a minis rugby section which is responsible to develop and promote rugby union in the Paphos region. The Tigers compete in various competitions ranging from the 15's, 10's, 7's and beach rugby. The minis enter into tag tournaments that run monthly during the season in the different towns.
History
Having starting playing rugby in Cyprus as a small independent team, organising ad hoc games with various opposition, the Tigers soon joined the JSRFU (Joint Service Rugby Football Union), along with their rivals, the Limassol Crusaders, which administers the services league in Cyprus. The Tigers now play in the league which falls under the CRF Cyprus Rugby Federation
Alongside the league competition there is also a cup competition between the teams who have entered the league.
The team were predominantly made up of South Africans who learned the game from their home countries, and British resettlers. [2] Cyprus national rugby union team.
Recent record
| Year | Position [3] |
|---|---|
| 2006/7 | 3rd place |
| 2007/8 | 2nd place |
| 2008/9 | 1st place (Champions) |
Teams
| Category | Age [4] |
|---|---|
| Seniors | 17 years + |
| Colts | 13 years up to 16 years + |
| Minis | Under 13's |
| Minis | Under 11's |
| Minis | Under 9's |
| Minis | Under 7's |
| Minis | Under 5's |
International Players
| Name | Position [5] |
|---|---|
| Antonis Thoma | Hooker |
| Christoforos Thoma | No 8 |
| George Agathocleous | Center |
| Dimitri Maratheftis | Scrumhalf |
| Michael Maratheftis | Wing |
| Jack Bilton | Lock |
| Max Bilton | Lock |
| Tony Crasas | Flyhalf |
| Costa Pavlou | Wing |
| Callum Cowley | Fullback |
| Stavros Charalambous | Prop |
| Dinu Florendan | Prop |
| Vladimir Mihaylov | Lock |
| Graeme Scott | Hooker |
| AJ Pugh | Flank |
| Marcus Holden | Flyhalf |
| Ryan Bennett | Scrumhalf |
| Warren Dean | No 8 |
See also
References
- ^ "Paphos Tigers". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Squad Info". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Fixtures". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Fixtures". Paphos Tigers Website.
- ^ "Paphos Tigers Fixtures". Paphos Tigers Website.
External links
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