Malta Rugby League
Sammut scores on debut as Crusaders defeat Bradford

Malta international Jarrod Sammut has commenced his Super League tenure in the best possible fashion, scoring a try in the Celtic Crusaders' 19-0 win against Bradford this afternoon.

At Murrayfield, Sammut was an interchange replacement scoring a second half try after Australian Michael Witt scored two converted tries, a penalty goal and field goal before him.

Sammut scored a superb try, taking a Weller Hauraki pass before chipping over the Bulls defence, regathering and scoring to send the Crusaders to victory.

Crusaders coach Brian Noble said "he should be very pleased with himself and we're pleased with him"

"He's box-office. I think he's exciting, I think he's got a play in him, he's going to be a fabulous asset for us. We've been waiting a long time" responded Noble to a journalist pointing out that Sammut was an unknown quantity to an extent.

"I'm pleased. The particular challenge for him was the volcano cloud kept him behind and then his plane broke down in Bangkok"

Sammut hopped off his long flight from Sydney almost 24 hours before the match in Edinburgh.

"Reality was his plane didnt arrive till 10 o'clock yesterday morning" said Noble.

Crusaders supporters commented on the club's Facebook group that Sammut's try 'has to be a contender for try of the year'.

Sky Sports spoke to Jarrod Sammut after the match, click here to watch. And click here to watch the try.

In Malta, the Times of Malta said 'Noble hails debutant Sammut' and Malta Media Online joined in the bandwagon of support from the Maltese Islands for the Malta international.

 
Comments (4)
Meat Pie
4 Monday, 03 May 2010 00:13
Axey
You'll learn soon enough Barlett. We need to educate you in some good old fashioned australian slang ;)
meat pies
3 Sunday, 02 May 2010 17:04
jamie peters
will be the first of many meat pies me thinks. doony pride!!
Meat pie.
2 Sunday, 02 May 2010 12:53
Paul Bartlett
That's how we do it in Wales! "Good to get back on the paddock... Definitely good, first game, get a win and get a meat pie" That is quote of the week! U just talk complete nonsense down under haha
Quote of the week - Brian Noble
1 Sunday, 02 May 2010 00:45
Axey
"He got off the plane at 10 o'clock yesterday but it seems like he's been part of the team all season. He can play. He's got the X-factor" Nice work, well done Jarrod.

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