The 2009/10 MRFU season got underway yesterday at the Marsa Sports Grounds when the Ray Elliot's Cup and the opening matches from the Cisk Lager National League were played. Malta champions Stompers won the first honour of the season when they beat Overseas 35-22 in the Ray Elliot's Cup final. The try scorers for Stompers were Luke Debattista (2), Matthew Mirabelli and Matthew Camilleri.