About Us

The original Overseas RUFC was formed in November 1946. Although rugby had been played before, the Overseas was the first civilian rugby club in Malta and would compete against British forces sides and visiting teams. For 27 years the club was purely a rugby club, becoming a ‘Rugby and Sports Club’ in 1973.

Following the Forces departure from the islands in the late 1970s, the original club was disbanded. The game was kept alive due to a few enthusiasts who continued to train at Marsa. In 1989, the Overseas was re-formed.

The initial phase of the club and its history is recorded in two books authored by one of it’s original members, Norman Morgan. These also serve as a historical record of the development of the sport on the islands. A copy of the books is available at the National Library of Malta. A scan of the history books can also be downloaded from the section to the right.

Team colours and logo

The official team colours of the club are navy blue and white. These are usually represented in hoops. The shorts may be either navy blue or white. In line with the club’s philosophy, the flag of the nationality of each player is worn on that player’s shorts in representation of his/her heritage.

The club logo consists of a map of the world shaped in the form of a rugby ball with a red Maltese cross superimposed on top of it. This simultaneously reflects the international nature of the club and its Maltese roots.

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