2024–25 Rugby Europe International Championships

2024–25 Rugby Europe International Championships
Date21 September 2024 – 24 May 2025
Countries35
Tournament statistics
ChampionsChampionship
 Georgia (17)
Trophy
 Poland (2)
Conference
 Denmark (1)
 Ukraine (2)
 Moldova (3)
 Malta (5)
{ Slovenia (2)
Antim Cup Georgia (19th title)
Matches played68
Attendance109,055 (1,604 per match)
Tries scored565 (8.31 per match)
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The 2024–25 Rugby Europe International Championships is the European Championship for tier 2 and tier 3 rugby union nations.

Countries

Pre-tournament World Rugby rankings in parentheses.

Legend:
* Champion of 2023–24 season; ↑ Promoted from lower division during 2023–24 season; • Division Champion but not promoted during 2023–24 season; ‡ Last place inside own division but not relegated during 2023–24; ↓ Relegated from higher division during 2023–24 season

2025 Rugby Europe Championship

Main article: 2025 Rugby Europe Championship

Pool A

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1  Georgia 3 3 0 0 212 39 +173 32 5 3 0 15 Grand Finals Semi-finals
2  Spain 3 2 0 1 128 99 +29 18 14 2 0 10
3  Netherlands 3 1 0 2 104 93 +11 17 13 1 0 5 Ranking Finals Semi-finals
4   Switzerland 3 0 0 3 13 226 −213 1 36 0 0 0
Source: Rugby Europe[1]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[2]

Pool B

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1  Portugal 3 3 0 0 130 50 +80 19 5 3 0 15 Grand Finals Semi-finals
2  Romania 3 2 0 1 85 58 +27 9 8 1 0 9
3  Belgium 3 1 0 2 83 90 −7 10 12 0 0 4 Ranking Finals Semi-finals
4  Germany 3 0 0 3 43 143 −100 6 19 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 15 February 2025. Source: Rugby Europe[1]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[2]

2024–25 Rugby Europe Trophy

Main article: 2024–25 Rugby Europe Trophy
Champions
Relegated to Rugby Europe Conference
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1  Poland 5 5 0 0 182 90 +92 23 14 2 0 22
2  Sweden 5 4 0 1 192 113 +79 26 16 2 0 18
3  Czech Republic 5 3 0 2 164 89 +75 20 9 2 2 16
4  Croatia 5 1 1 3 147 203 −56 22 27 0 0 6
5  Lithuania 5 1 0 4 105 182 −77 13 25 1 0 5
6  Luxembourg 5 0 1 4 95 208 −113 11 26 0 0 2
Updated to match(es) played on 24 February 2025. Source: Rugby Europe[3]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[4]

2024–25 Rugby Europe Conference

Pool A

Champions
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Promotion
1  Denmark 4 4 0 0 192 16 +176 28 1 3 0 19 Advanced to Promotion play-off
2  Finland 4 3 0 1 221 76 +145 39 10 2 0 14
3  Latvia 4 2 0 2 127 52 +75 20 6 1 2 11
4  Norway 4 1 0 3 93 159 −66 15 25 1 0 5
5  Estonia 4 0 0 4 15 345 −330 3 55 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 2 November 2024. Source: Rugby Europe[6]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[7]

Pool B

Champions
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1  Ukraine 2 2 0 0 221 23 +198 34 2 2 0 10
2  Austria 2 2 0 0 156 15 +141 22 2 2 0 10
3  Hungary 3 1 0 2 73 141 −68 11 19 1 0 5
4  Slovakia 3 0 0 3 32 303 −271 2 46 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 9 November 2024. Source: Rugby Europe[6]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[7]

Pool C

Champions
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Promotion
1  Moldova 3 2 0 1 91 34 +57 15 4 2 1 11 Advanced to Promotion play-off
2  Serbia 3 2 0 1 75 71 +4 10 10 1 0 9
3  Turkey 3 1 0 2 74 81 −7 9 12 1 0 5
4  Bulgaria 3 1 0 2 56 110 −54 7 15 0 0 4
Updated to match(es) played on 5 October 2024. Source: Rugby Europe[6]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[7]

Pool D

Champions
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1  Malta 3 2 0 1 68 40 +28 9 4 1 1 10
2  Andorra 3 2 0 1 62 57 +5 9 7 0 1 9
3  Israel 2 1 0 1 44 46 −2 5 7 0 1 5
4  Cyprus 2 0 0 2 40 71 −31 6 9 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 1 February 2025. Source: Rugby Europe[6]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[7]

Pool E

Champions
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1  Slovenia 3 3 0 0 147 53 +94 15 7 1 0 13
2  Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 2 0 1 128 64 +64 20 10 1 0 9
3  Montenegro 3 1 0 2 97 79 +18 15 10 1 0 5
4  Kosovo 3 0 0 3 30 206 −176 4 33 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 12 October 2024. Source: Rugby Europe[6]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[7]

Play-off

Conference promotion to Trophy play-off

24 May 2025[11]
15:00 CEST (UTC+2)[11]
Denmark 41–6 Moldova
Report
CSR-Nanok Rugby Club Stadium, Copenhagen[11]
Attendance: 450
Referee: Eki Fanlo (Spain)

References

  1. ^ a b "Rugby Europe Men's Championship 2025". Rugby Europe.
  2. ^ a b "September 2024 Edition (2024–2025 season v1) RUGBY EUROPE INTERNATIONAL XV CHAMPIONSHIPS MEN & WOMEN 2024–2025 TOURNAMENT MANUAL" (PDF). Rugby Europe. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  3. ^ "2025 Rugby Europe Trophy Standings". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  4. ^ "September 2024 Edition (2024-2025 season v1) RUGBY EUROPE INTERNATIONAL XV CHAMPIONSHIPS MEN & WOMEN 2024-2025 TOURNAMENT MANUAL" (PDF). Rugby Europe. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  5. ^ https://www.pingvin.nu/nyheter/?ID=168643&NID=1193946
  6. ^ a b c d e "2024-25 Rugby Europe Conference standings".
  7. ^ a b c d e "September 2024 Edition (2024-2025 season v1) RUGBY EUROPE INTERNATIONAL XV CHAMPIONSHIPS MEN & WOMEN 2024-2025 TOURNAMENT MANUAL" (PDF). Rugby Europe. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  8. ^ https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/competitions/re-men-s-conference-2024-25/ukraine-v-austria
  9. ^ a b https://www.instagram.com/p/DITMJmGo6ye/
  10. ^ https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/competitions/re-men-s-conference-2024-25/israel-v-cyprus
  11. ^ a b c "Denmark vs Moldova play-off".
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