Malta Rugby Union National Cup

The Malta Rugby Union National Cup, better known as the Mediterranean Bank Cup, is a rugby union tournament which runs parallel to the Malta Rugby Union National Championship in Malta. It is sponsored by the Mediterranean Bank. The winner of the previous season plays the winner of the Cisk Lager League, play in the Ray Elliot Cup, which serves as a super cup.

Malta Rugby Union National Cup
Current season or competition:
2017 Mediterranean Bank Cup
SportRugby union
Number of teams4
CountryMalta
Related competitionCisk Lager League and Ray Elliot Cup

The cup is played in the Marsa Sports Complex since the clubs do not own stadiums.

Format

In 2017, the format was upgraded to a round robin format in the first phase, with the second phase having the first-placed team against the fourth-placed, and the second against the third. A bonus point system is be used.[1]

References

  1. "New format for the 2017 Mediterranean Bank Cup". Times of Malta. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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