Results

Israel Premier League 04/22 14:30 2 [1] AS Ramat Ha Sharon v Maccabi Rishon LeZion [4] L 33-29
Israel Premier League 04/16 15:40 2 [4] Maccabi Rishon LeZion v AS Ramat Ha Sharon [1] W 32-31
Israel Premier League 04/11 12:10 2 [1] AS Ramat Ha Sharon v Maccabi Rishon LeZion [4] L 37-35
Israel Premier League 04/04 12:10 10 [3] Maccabi Rishon LeZion v Hapoel Rishon LeZion [4] L 31-45
Israel Premier League 03/21 13:00 9 [3] Bnei Herzliya v Maccabi Rishon LeZion [2] L 35-31
Israel Premier League 03/05 17:30 8 [6] Hapoel Ashdod v Maccabi Rishon LeZion [3] W 28-35
Israel Premier League 02/21 13:00 7 [3] Maccabi Rishon LeZion v AS Ramat Ha Sharon [1] W 32-31
Israel Premier League 02/17 18:00 6 [5] HC Holon v Maccabi Rishon LeZion [3] D 34-34
Israel Premier League 02/14 13:10 5 [5] Hapoel Rishon LeZion v Maccabi Rishon LeZion [3] L 30-24
Israel Premier League 02/05 17:30 4 [3] Maccabi Rishon LeZion v Bnei Herzliya [1] W 30-26
Israel Premier League 01/30 17:30 3 [3] Maccabi Rishon LeZion v Hapoel Ashdod [6] W 37-33
Israel Premier League 01/24 13:00 2 [2] AS Ramat Ha Sharon v Maccabi Rishon LeZion [3] L 37-31

Maccabi Rishon LeZion (Hebrew: מכבי ראשון לציון) is a professional handball club from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. They compete in the Israeli Handball League, within the Israeli first division.

History

Maccabi Rishon Lezion was founded in 1950 by Danny Reingold, Mishka Davidson, Mena Davidson, Prof. Arnon Sofer and Motella Rosenstein. He won his first championship in 1959. In 1964, the club disbanded for one season and was re-established a season later. The team's biggest achievement in the European Cups was on its first appearance there in 1983 when it reached the EHF Cup Winners' Cup semifinal, losing to the Spanish team FC Barcelona. After some bad years in the 1990s, the team returned to success: between 2003 and 2007 it won three championships and four cups. During its history, it won 18 national championships (in 1959, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1992, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021 and 2023), 12 national cups (1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2019). Their biggest rival is Hapoel Rishon LeZion, another great Rishon LeZion team. The derby games between them have been very tense throughout the last two decades.

Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a prominent Israeli handball team based in the city of Rishon LeZion. Known for their competitive spirit and strong team dynamics, they have established themselves as a leading force in Israeli handball. The team boasts a rich history of success in national championships and cup competitions, consistently demonstrating skill, resilience, and dedication on the court. With a passionate fan base and a commitment to developing local talent, Maccabi Rishon LeZion continues to be a key player in Israel's handball scene, striving for excellence both domestically and in regional competitions.