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  • Malta Rugby at Home: Sweden on 14 November and Czechia in February

    Malta Rugby at Home: Sweden on 14 November and Czechia in February

    Malta’s season in the Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy brings two more home games to the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola: Malta v Sweden on Saturday 14 November 2026 and Malta v Czechia on Saturday 27 February 2027. Both start at 13:00.

    The fixtures

    • Saturday 14 November 2026, 13:00: Malta v Sweden, Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola
    • Saturday 27 February 2027, 13:00: Malta v Czechia, Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola

    They follow Malta v Germany on 7 November, so November brings two home internationals in eight days.

    Why these games matter

    Malta won promotion to the Trophy in May 2026, beating Austria 39-13 in the access play-off at Ta’ Qali. This season they face Czechia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Lithuania in the division below the Rugby Europe Championship.

    Czechia are the defending Trophy champions, which makes the February game the toughest test of Malta’s home campaign. Sweden arrive a week after Germany, giving the home crowd a quick chance to see how the team has settled into the higher level.

    Tickets

    Unlike the free Germany match, these two games are ticketed:

    • Adult: €20
    • Child (under 16): €5
    • 2 Match Combo, Adult: €30 (Sweden and Czechia)
    • 2 Match Combo, Child (under 16): €8 (Sweden and Czechia)

    Prices exclude booking fee. Special Needs Entry is free, and the ticket is only valid when you show your Blue Card at the gate. The combo is the best value if you plan to go to both, saving €10 per adult.

    New to rugby?

    Each side fields 15 players over two 40-minute halves. A try is worth five points and the conversion that follows adds two, while penalty kicks and drop goals are worth three. You do not need to know much more than that to enjoy the afternoon.

    FAQ

    When is Malta v Sweden?

    Saturday 14 November 2026 at 13:00, at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola.

    When is Malta v Czechia?

    Saturday 27 February 2027 at 13:00, at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola.

    How much are tickets?

    €20 for adults and €5 for children under 16 per match, plus booking fee. A combo for both matches is €30 for adults and €8 for children, plus booking fee.

    Is the Germany match also ticketed?

    Malta v Germany on 7 November is free, but you still need a General Entry ticket from Eventworks.

  • Malta v Germany: Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy at Tony Bezzina Stadium

    Malta v Germany: Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy at Tony Bezzina Stadium

    International rugby comes to Paola. Malta v Germany in the Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy takes place on Saturday 7 November 2026 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, starting at 12:30. Entry is free, but you need a ticket, so book yours on Eventworks before the day.

    A big step up for Malta

    Malta earned their place in the Trophy division in May 2026, beating Conference rivals Austria 39-13 in the access play-off at Ta’ Qali. Malta scored six tries to Austria’s one that afternoon, and the win was described by Rugby Europe as a historic promotion.

    The reward is a season against some of the strongest teams outside the Rugby Europe Championship. This year’s Trophy features Czechia (the defending champions), Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania and Malta.

    Why Germany is a tough test

    Germany arrive having dropped down from the Championship, the top tier of European rugby below the Six Nations. They were relegated last season even though they beat Romania, a side that has qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, during that campaign. For Malta, a home game against opponents of that level is a real measure of how far the national team has come.

    New to rugby?

    You do not need to know the rules to enjoy an afternoon at the stadium. Each side fields 15 players over two 40-minute halves. A try, grounding the ball over the opponents' line, is worth five points, and the conversion kick that follows adds two more. Penalty kicks and drop goals are worth three. Expect big tackles, set-piece scrums and lineouts, and a crowd that gets louder the closer Malta get to the line.

    Match details

    • Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
    • Start: 12:30
    • Venue: Tony Bezzina Stadium, Paola
    • Organiser: Malta Rugby Football Union

    Tickets

    Entry is free, with a General Entry ticket booked through Eventworks. There is no booking fee. Reserve your ticket in advance and bring friends along: a loud home crowd makes a difference in a match like this.

    FAQ

    When is Malta v Germany?

    Saturday 7 November 2026 at 12:30, at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola.

    How much are tickets for Malta v Germany?

    Entry is free, but you need a General Entry ticket from Eventworks. There is no booking fee.

    Which competition is the match part of?

    The Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy, the division below the Rugby Europe Championship. Malta were promoted to it in May 2026.

    Who else plays in the Trophy this season?

    Czechia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania and Malta.