Malta national rugby league team

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Malta
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Team information
NicknameKavallieri
(The Knights)
Governing bodyMaltese Rugby League Association
Region Europe
Head coach Aaron McDonald ('A' Team)
Captain Tyler Cassel
Most caps Jarrod Sammut (16)
Home stadium Charles Abela Memorial Stadium
IRL ranking 13th
Uniforms
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Kit body.svg
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Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
First colours
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Kit left arm.svg
Kit body blackquarters23.png
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Second colours
Team results
First game
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 78-0 British Defence Forces Flag of the United Kingdom.svg
(25 September 2004)
Biggest win
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 82–0 Japan  Flag of Japan.svg
(25 January 2007, Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 0-62 Lancashire Amateurs Flag of Lancashire.svg
(17 October 2010, Ħamrun, Malta)
World Cup
Appearances0
Malta lining up for a match against Italy ahead of the 2017 World Cup ITALY vs MALTA RLWC TRIAL 2017.jpg
Malta lining up for a match against Italy ahead of the 2017 World Cup
Malta in action against Chile in 2015 CHILE v MALTA RUGBY LEAGUE NINES.jpg
Malta in action against Chile in 2015
Malta in action against Italy in 2017 ITALY v MALTA RLWC TRIAL 2017.jpg
Malta in action against Italy in 2017

The Malta national rugby league team (nicknamed the Knights) represent Malta in international rugby league football competitions. They have been competing since 2004.

Contents

List of Head Coaches

Competitive record

Below is table of the official representative rugby league matches played by Malta at test level up until 30 October 2024:

TeamFirst PlayedPlayedWinDrawLossPoints ForPoints AgainstLast Meeting
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 2015110035342015
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 202211005062022
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 2023110030222023
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 2014210150482021
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 2012220098242012
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 2011100112362011
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 2014310252922018
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 20173300108262018
Four Provinces Flag.svg  Ireland 2015200232922016
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 20174211101822024
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 200711008202007
Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 2017200254222022
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 20222100100162023
Flag of Niue.svg  Niue 2018210140422018
Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia 2024110022182023
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 2010220094442011
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 201753021721162024
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2018100124302018
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 2015100130402015
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 2019210140482021
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 2018100122342018
Total 41251151312864 

Results

DateScore [a] OpponentCompetitionVenueReport
25 January 200782–0Flag of Japan.svg  Japan FriendlyCoff's Harbour, Australia
4 June 201030–20Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 2010 Euro C Victor Tedesco Stadium, Ħamrun, Malta [1]
17 October 20100–62 Flag of Lancashire.svg Lancashire Amateurs FriendlyVictor Tedesco Stadium, Ħamrun, Malta
23 July 201112–36Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 2011 Euro B Hochspeyer, Kaiserslautern, Germany [2]
2 September 201164–24Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Melita FC, Pembroke, Malta [3]
9 June 201224–12Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark FriendlyVictor Tedesco Stadium, Ħamrun, Malta [4]
29 September 201274–12Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark FriendlyGentofte Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark [5]
28 June 201418–32Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 2014 Euro C Melita FC, Pembroke, Malta [6]
12 July 201434–8Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic Tis RL, Havlichkuv Brod, Czech Republic [7]
3 May 201516–38Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon Phoenicia CupPenarth, Australia [8]
21 June 201535–34Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium FriendlyHeadingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds, England [9]
5 September 201522–34Four Provinces Flag.svg  Ireland FriendlyMelita FC Stadium, Pembroke, Malta [10]
27 September 201530–40Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 2015 Euro C Polideportivo Cuatre Carreres Stadium, Valencia, Spain [11]
10 October 201530–0Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Matthew Micallef St. John Athletics Stadium, Marsa, Malta [12]
8 October 201610–58Four Provinces Flag.svg  Ireland FriendlyCarlisle Grounds, Bray, Ireland [13]
4 February 201744–26Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines FriendlyNew Era Stadium, Sydney, Australia [14]
6 May 20178–24Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon Phoenicia CupNew Era Stadium, Sydney, Australia [15]
8 October 201724–24Flag of Italy.svg  Italy FriendlyMarconi Stadium, Sydney, Australia [16]
14 October 201748–16Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary FriendlyNew Era Stadium, Sydney, Australia [17]
18 February 201840–0Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary FriendlySt. Mary's Stadium, St. Mary's, Australia [18]
23 June 201824–30Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa FriendlySt. Mary's Stadium, St. Mary's, Australia [19]
30 June 201822–34Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 2018 Euro C Matthew Micallef St. John Athletics Stadium, Marsa, Malta [20]
15 September 20184–60Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Glyka Stadium, Athens, Greece [21]
1 October 201836–10Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 2018 ENWC Windsor Sporting Complex, Windsor, Australia [22]
4 October 201816–26Flag of Niue.svg  Niue St. Mary's Stadium, St. Mary's, Australia [23]
10 October 201820–10Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary New Era Stadium, Sydney, Australia [24]
13 October 201824–16Flag of Niue.svg  Niue St. Mary's Stadium, St. Mary's, Australia [25]
12 October 201923–20Flag of Italy.svg  Italy FriendlyKirkham Oval, Sydney, Australia
26 October 201928–12Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey FriendlyNew Era Stadium, Sydney, Australia
23 November 201916–34Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales A FriendlyBrewery Field, Bridgend, Wales [26]
14 October 202116–40Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 2021 Euro D Huseyin AkarTesisleri Stadium, Bodrum, Türkiye [27]
17 October 202112–36Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Huseyin Akar Tesisleri Stadium, Bodrum, Türkiye [28]
14 May 202266–6Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro Medieval ShieldCharles Abela Memorial Stadium, Mosta, Malta [29]
22 June 202214–30Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon FriendlyBelmore Oval, Belmore, Australia [30]
8 October 202250–6Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria FriendlyLokomotiv Sofia, Bulgaria [31]
23 October 202222–32Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Friendship CupNew Era Stadium, Sydney, Australia [32]
16 September 202334–10Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro Medieval ShieldFK Arsenal Stadium, Tivat, Montenegro [33]
23 September 202378–0Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria FriendlyMarsa Sports Complex, Marsa, Malta [34]
7 October 202312–38Flag of Italy.svg  Italy FriendlyLidcombe Oval, Sydney, Australia [35]
21 October 202330–22Flag of Chile.svg  Chile FriendlyForshaw Rugby Park, Sydney, Australia [36]
28 October 202346–22Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Friendship CupNew Era Stadium, Sydney, Australia [37]
18 February 202422–18Flag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia FriendlyForshaw Rugby Park, Sydney, Australia [38]
28 September 202442–0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy FriendlyA.S.D. Juvenilia, Bagnaria Arsa, Italy [39]

IRL Rankings

IRL Men's World Rankings
Official rankings as of July 2025
RankChangeTeamPts %
1Steady2.svgFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 100
2Steady2.svgFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 83
3Steady2.svgFlag of England.svg  England 80
4Steady2.svgFlag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 62
5Steady2.svgFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 53
6Steady2.svgFlag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 51
7Steady2.svgFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 43
8Steady2.svgFlag of France.svg  France 29
9Increase2.svg 2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 22
10Steady2.svgFlag of the Cook Islands.svg  Cook Islands 22
11Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 18
12Steady2.svgFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 18
13Steady2.svgFlag of Malta.svg  Malta 16
14Increase2.svg 1Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 14
15Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 13
16Steady2.svgFlag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 11
17Steady2.svgFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 10
18Steady2.svgFour Provinces Flag.svg  Ireland 9
19Increase2.svg 5Flag of the United States.svg  United States 8
20Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 8
21Decrease2.svg 1Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 8
22Steady2.svgFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 7
23Decrease2.svg 2Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 7
24Decrease2.svg 1Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 7
25Steady2.svgFlag of Poland.svg  Poland 5
26Increase2.svg 1Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 5
27Increase2.svg 1Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 5
28Decrease2.svg 2Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 5
29Steady2.svgFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 4
30Steady2.svgFlag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 4
31Steady2.svgFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 4
32Steady2.svgFlag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 3
33Steady2.svgFlag of North Macedonia.svg  North Macedonia 3
34Increase2.svg 22Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 3
35Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3
36Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 2
37Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 2
38Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 2
39Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 2
40Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 1
41Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 1
42Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1
43Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 1
44Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 1
45Decrease2.svg 1Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 0
46Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 0
47Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 0
48Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 0
49Decrease2.svg 1Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 0
50Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 0
51Increase2.svg 6Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 0
52Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 0
53Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 0
54Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 0
55Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 0
56Decrease2.svg 1Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 0
57Decrease2.svg 7Flag of Niue.svg  Niue 0
Complete rankings at
www.internationalrugbyleague.com

Honours

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Malta score given first

References

  1. ↑ "Malta 30 20 Norway". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Germany 36 12 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "Malta 64 24 Norway". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  4. ↑ "Malta 24 12 Denmark". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  5. ↑ "Denmark 12 74 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "Malta 18 32 Greece". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Czech Republic 8 34 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "Lebanon 38 16 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  9. ↑ "Belgium 34 35 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "Malta 22 34 Ireland". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  11. ↑ "Spain 40 30 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "Malta 30 0 Greece". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "Ireland 58 10 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Philippines 26 44 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  15. ↑ "Lebanon 24 8 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  16. ↑ "Italy 24 24 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  17. ↑ "Malta 48 16 Hungary". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  18. ↑ "Malta 40 28 Hungary". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  19. ↑ "South Africa 30 24 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "Malta 22 34 Ukraine". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  21. ↑ "Greece 60 4 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  22. ↑ "Match Report: Malta vs. Philippines". Rugby League Emerging Nations World Championship. 1 October 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2018.
  23. ↑ "Match Report: Malta vs. Niue". Rugby League Emerging Nations World Championship. 4 October 2018. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018.
  24. ↑ "Match report: Malta overcome Hungary to book cup final berth". Rugby League Emerging Nations World Championship. 10 October 2018. Archived from the original on 22 October 2018.
  25. ↑ "Match Report: Malta defeat Niue to win RLENWC". Rugby League Emerging Nations World Championship. 13 October 2018. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019.
  26. ↑ "Welsh League 34 v 18 Malta". Wales Rugby League. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  27. ↑ "Malta 16 40 Czech Republic". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  28. ↑ "Malta 12 36 Turkiye". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  29. ↑ "Malta 66 6 Montenegro". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  30. ↑ "Lebanon 30 14 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  31. ↑ "Bulgaria 6 50 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  32. ↑ "Philippines 32 22 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  33. ↑ "Montenegro 10 34 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  34. ↑ "Malta 78 0 Bulgaria". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  35. ↑ "Italy 38 12 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  36. ↑ "Malta 30 22 Chile". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  37. ↑ "Malta 46 22 Philippines". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  38. ↑ "North Macedonia 18 22 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  39. ↑ "Italy 0 42 Malta". European Rugby League. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
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