Marcus Holden
Holden in action against Spain | |||
Full name | Marcus Louis Sogie Holden | ||
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Place of birth | Aigburth, Liverpool, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight | 13 st 12 lb (88 kg) | ||
School | Calderstones School | ||
Occupation(s) | Semi-Professional rugby union footballer | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Fullback, Fly-half | ||
Amateur clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | ||
Episkopi Eagles | |||
Professional / senior clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2007– 2009 | Paphos Tigers | 29 | (422) |
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2007– | Cyprus | 18 | (249) |
correct as of 6 7 February (UTC). |
Marcus Holden is an English-born Cypriot semi-professional rugby player who previously played his rugby in Wales for the North Wales region team RGC 1404. The team consists of all the best players in North Wales. As of now he plays his rugby in the Netherlands for Rugby Club Hilversum the current Dutch Champions. He also currently plays for Cyprus national rugby union team and is the leading points scorer. Holden initially started as a Winger but quickly moved to Fullback because of his kicking ability. He currently has 18 international caps and has started 16, scoring in all games he has started in. He has also trialled for Ospreys but failed to make a big impression over former coach Lyn Jones.
He is an ex footballer who played for Liverpool Academy. He has also played Cypriot division 1 football playing centre back for APEP Pitsilia.
His father is ex Port Vale midfielder Stephen Davies.[1]
International Tries
Try | Opposing team | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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1 | Azerbaijan | Baku, Azerbaijan | Baku Stadium | European Nations Cup | 21 September 2008 | Won |
2 | Monaco | Monaco, Monaco | Stadia Drome | European Nations Cup | 26 November 2009 | Won |
3 | Azerbaijan | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 7 March 2010 | Won |
4 | Bulgaria | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 12 March 2011 | Won |
5 | Bulgaria | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 12 March 2011 | Won |
6 | Finland | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 26 March 2011 | Won |
7 | Finland | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 26 March 2011 | Won |
8 | Finland | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 26 March 2011 | Won |
9 | Bulgaria | Pernik, Bulgaria | Pernik Stadium | European Nations Cup | 28 April 2012 | Won |
10 | Bulgaria | Pernik, Bulgaria | Pernik Stadium | European Nations Cup | 28 April 2012 | Won |
11 | Greece | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 26 May 2012 | Won |
12 | Greece | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 26 May 2012 | Won |
13 | Greece | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 26 May 2012 | Won |
14 | Slovenia | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 8 Dec 2012 | Won |
15 | Slovenia | Paphos, Cyprus | Pafiako Stadium | European Nations Cup | 8 Dec 2012 | Won |
References
- ↑ "Marcus Holden". bsynergiesports.com. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
External links
- http://www.paphostigersrfc.com/reports/2007-8/20071124_Tigers_vs_Ayia_Nik_Stags.shtml
- http://www.paphostigersrfc.com/pages/20071005_Pre-Season_SAA.shtml
- http://www.cypruscricket.com/
- http://www.cyprus-rugby.com/news.htm
- http://cyprus-rugby.com/en/player-profiles/item/holden-marcus
- http://www.cyprus-mail.com/sport/magnificent-moufflons-hailed-after-crushing-win/20100308
- http://www.diokrugby.nl/diok-a-selectie
- http://cyprus-rugby.com/en/news/match-reports/160-bulgaria-vs-cyprus
- http://www.sportsinthecitynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=262:cyprus-rugby-wins-again&catid=43:rugby&Itemid=77