Marcus Holden

Marcus Holden

Holden in action against Spain
Full name	Marcus Louis Sogie Holden
Place of birth	Aigburth, Liverpool, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Nickname	The Rat
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	12	(138)
correct as of February 6 07 (UTC).

Marcus Holden is an English-born Cypriot semi-professional rugby player who currently plays his rugby in Wales for the North Wales region team RGC 1404. The team consists of all the best players in North Wales. He also currently plays for Cyprus national rugby union team and is the leading points scorer. He initially started as a Winger but quickly moved to Fullback because of his kicking ability. He currently has 12 international caps and has started 10, scoring in all games he has started in. His record against Azerbaijan is exceptional scoring 41 points, 17 in his first and 24 in his second. His current kicking percentage for Cyprus National team is 73.33% as of 6 March 2011. 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.

International

International Tries

Try	Opposing team	Location	Venue	Competition	Date	Result
1	Azerbaijan	Baku, Azerbaijan	Baku Stadium	European Nations Cup	02008-09-21 21 September 2008	Won
2	Monaco	Monaco, Monaco	Stadia Drome	European Nations Cup	02009-11-26 26 November 2009	Won
3	Azerbaijan	Paphos, Cyprus	Pafiako Stadium	European Nations Cup	02010-03-07 7 March 2010	Won
4	Bulgaria	Paphos, Cyprus	Pafiako Stadium	European Nations Cup	02011-03-12 12 March 2011	Won
5	Bulgaria	Paphos, Cyprus	Pafiako Stadium	European Nations Cup	02011-03-12 12 March 2011	Won
6	Finland	Paphos, Cyprus	Pafiako Stadium	European Nations Cup	02011-03-26 26 March 2011	Won
7	Finland	Paphos, Cyprus	Pafiako Stadium	European Nations Cup	02011-03-26 26 March 2011	Won
8	Finland	Paphos, Cyprus	Pafiako Stadium	European Nations Cup	02011-03-26 26 March 2011	Won

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://www.cyprus-mail.com/sport/magnificent-moufflons-hailed-after-crushing-win/20100308
• http://www.sportsinthecitynews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=262:cyprus-rugby-wins-again&catid=43:rugby&Itemid=77

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Name	Holden, Marcus
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Place of birth	Aigburth, Liverpool, England
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