Marcus Holden

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.

Marcus Holden
Holden in action against Spain
Birth nameMarcus Louis Sogie Holden
Place of birthAigburth, Liverpool, England
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
SchoolCalderstones School
Occupation(s)Semi-Professional rugby union footballer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Episkopi Eagles ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007– 2009 Paphos Tigers 29 (422)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007– Cyprus 18 (249)
Correct as of 6 7 February (UTC)

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

International Tries
TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResult
1 AzerbaijanBaku, AzerbaijanBaku StadiumEuropean Nations Cup21 September 2008Won
2 MonacoMonaco, MonacoStadia DromeEuropean Nations Cup26 November 2009Won
3 AzerbaijanPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup7 March 2010Won
4 BulgariaPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup12 March 2011Won
5 BulgariaPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup12 March 2011Won
6 FinlandPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup26 March 2011Won
7 FinlandPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup26 March 2011Won
8 FinlandPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup26 March 2011Won
9 BulgariaPernik, BulgariaPernik StadiumEuropean Nations Cup28 April 2012Won
10 BulgariaPernik, BulgariaPernik StadiumEuropean Nations Cup28 April 2012Won
11 GreecePaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup26 May 2012Won
12 GreecePaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup26 May 2012Won
13 GreecePaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup26 May 2012Won
14 SloveniaPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup8 Dec 2012Won
15 SloveniaPaphos, CyprusPafiako StadiumEuropean Nations Cup8 Dec 2012Won
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References
  1. "Marcus Holden". bsynergiesports.com. Retrieved 22 October 2012.


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