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Standings

Pool A

1
2
3
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
3
3
0
0
212
39
173
3
0
3
3
2
1
0
128
99
29
2
0
2
3
1
2
0
104
93
11
1
0
1
Pts
15
10
5

Pool B

1
2
3
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
3
3
0
0
130
50
80
3
0
3
3
2
1
0
85
58
27
1
0
1
3
1
2
0
83
90
-7
0
0
0
Pts
15
9
4
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Stats

Teams
Players
2025

Tries

1
Georgia
47
4
Spain
23
5
Belgium
20

Tackles

1
Portugal
875
2
Belgium
594
5
Germany
525

Kicks

1
Portugal
145
3
Germany
141
4
Romania
120
5
Belgium
118

Points

1
Georgia
301
2
Spain
198
3
Portugal
168
5
Belgium
152

Aka Tabutsadze

Georgia
Tries
9
Tries

Nicolas Martins

Portugal
Tackles
94
Tackles

Vikas Meijer

Netherlands
Kicks
73
Kicks

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo

Spain
Points
69
Points

Teams

Romania Romania Germany Germany Georgia Georgia Switzerland Switzerland Portugal Portugal Belgium Belgium Spain Spain Netherlands Netherlands

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The Rugby Europe Championship is the premier rugby competition in Europe for sides that are not in the Six Nations.

In 2025, the teams in Pool A are Georgia, Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Pool B consists of Portugal, Romania, Germany and Belgium.

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Rugby Europe Championship History

Sides have competed in the Rugby Europe Championship since 1936, with the current divisional format adopted at the turn of the millennium. In 2024, Rugby Europe adopted the three-level format, with the Championship, Trophy and Conference introduced as the levels of competition.

The 2024 change also saw the Championship expanded from six to eight teams. This was because the standard of rugby that was being played by nations outside of the traditional powerhouses of Europe had improved rapidly. This was highlighted most prominently by sides such as Georgia and Portugal.

Since the introduction of the divisional format, Georgia have been the most prolific team in the competition. They’ve won 16 titles and have finished as runners up five times. Meanwhile, Romania have won the competition five times, while Portugal enjoyed their maiden success in 2003.

Rugby Europe Championship Format

The Championship sees eight nations go head-to-head in two pools of four, as sides look to improve their world ranking and, in 2025, secure Rugby World Cup qualification.

Following round robin, the top two teams from each pool will progress to the semi finals. The winners of these two clashes will then face off in the final.

For the sides that qualify in the bottom half of their respective pools, they will progress to the ranking semi finals. These matches then impact the following year's Championship, through both seeding and relegation. The team that finishes in eighth place at the end of the Championship is replaced by the top team in the Rugby Europe Trophy.

FAQs

Who are the current Rugby Europe Championship holders?

Georgia are the current holders of the Rugby Europe Championship, a title they have claimed seven times in a row since 2018.

How many points for a win in the Rugby Europe Championship?

A team that wins a match in the Rugby Europe Championship is awarded four points. In the event of a draw, two points are awarded to both sides. On top of this, teams can also earn bonus points by scoring three more tries than their opponent or by losing by fewer than seven points.

How many teams get relegated from the Rugby Europe Championship?

The team that finishes in eighth place at the conclusion of the Championship is relegated to the Rugby Europe Trophy. In 2024, Poland were relegated to the Trophy and replaced by Switzerland, who will appear in the Championship for the first time ever in 2025.

What is the Rugby Europe Championship?

The Rugby Europe Championship is the top level of competition administered by Rugby Europe.

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