Mediterranean Cup

On 11 July 1998 the first ever 13 a side rugby league match was played between Italia and Lebanon, which took place at Leichhardt Oval - Sydney - Australia, the match was known as 'The Mediterranean Cup'. A crowd of almost 10,000 watched as these two emerging nations battled it out in a torrid affair. Former first grade players such as Frank Napoli, Chris St Clair, John Elias, David Baysarri and Darren Maroon represented their country of origin. The match was refereed by Tony Archer and Lebanon defeated a gallant Italy. The Mediterranean Cup was played before the Balmain Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys 1st grade match.

The Mediterranean Cup was an annual rugby league football tournament that was held in Lebanon although it also has been held in France. It was contested by Lebanon, France, Serbia and Morocco with the competition first conceived as a qualifying tournament for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, and in 1999 was contested by Lebanon, Morocco and Italy. As the 2000 World Cup was not financially successful the tournament was cancelled for a number of years.

Mediterranean Cup (darts)

The Mediterranean Cup is a darts tournament that has been held since 2006. As of 2012 the participating countries are: Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Malta & Turkey. The host nation supplies 2 teams to make even numbers. Teams consist of 4 men & 2 woman players. Matches are played as Men's Team Event, Men's Pairs & Men's Singles and Ladies Team event & Ladies Singles. Points are awarded to each nation depending on individual and team performances, with overall Gold going to the nation with most points.

List of winners (Men's Singles)

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