2025–26 Rugby Europe International Championships
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The 2025–26 Rugby Europe International Championships is the European Championship for tier 2 and tier 3 rugby union nations.
Date27 September 2025 – 24 May 2026
Countries35
ChampionsChampionship
Portugal (2)
Trophy
Czech Republic (1)
Conference
Luxembourg (2)
Austria (1)
Ukraine (3)
Malta (6)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)
Portugal (2)Trophy
Czech Republic (1)Conference
Luxembourg (2)
Austria (1)
Ukraine (3)
Malta (6)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)| 2025–26 Rugby Europe International Championships | |||
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| Date | 27 September 2025 – 24 May 2026 | ||
| Countries | 35 | ||
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| Champions | Championship Portugal (2) Trophy Czech Republic (1)Conference Luxembourg (2) Austria (1) Ukraine (3) Malta (6) Bosnia and Herzegovina (1) | ||
| Antim Cup |  Georgia (20th title) | ||
| Matches played | 66 | ||
| Attendance | 77,070 (1,168 per match) | ||
| Tries scored | 838 (12.7 per match) | ||
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Countries
Pre-tournament World Rugby rankings in parentheses.
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Championship
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Group B |
Trophy
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Conference
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Pool A
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Pool B
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Pool C
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Legend:
* Champion of 2024–25 season; ↑ Promoted from lower division during 2024–25 season; • Division Champion but not promoted during 2024–25 season; ‡ Last place inside own division but not relegated during 2024–25; ↓ Relegated from higher division during 2024–25 season
2026 Rugby Europe Championship
Pool A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Georgia |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 45 | +112 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | Grand Finals Semi-Finals |
| 2 |  Spain |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 134 | 89 | +45 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 10 | |
| 3 |  Switzerland |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 130 | −84 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Ranking Finals Semi-Finals |
| 4 |  Netherlands |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 68 | 141 | −73 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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]
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]
Pool B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Portugal |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 36 | +123 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | Grand Finals Semi-Finals |
| 2 |  Romania |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 80 | −26 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
| 3 |  Belgium |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 73 | −32 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Ranking Finals Semi-Finals |
| 4 |  Germany |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 110 | −65 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Source: Rugby Europe[1]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) competition points; 2) match points difference; 3) match tries difference; 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) competition points; 2) tries for in all pool games; 3) 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]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) competition points; 2) match points difference; 3) match tries difference; 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) competition points; 2) tries for in all pool games; 3) 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]
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Semi-Finals
Seventh Place Final
Fifth Place Final
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Semi-FinalsBronze FinalCup Final |
2025–26 Rugby Europe Trophy
| Champions |
| Relegated to Rugby Europe Conference |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
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| 1 | Czech Republic |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 111 | +194 | 43 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| 2 |  Poland |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 263 | 45 | +218 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 |  Sweden |
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 148 | 167 | −19 | 23 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 4 |  Lithuania |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 97 | 212 | −115 | 13 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 |  Denmark |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 121 | 233 | −112 | 19 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Croatia |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 92 | 258 | −166 | 14 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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]
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]
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2025–26 Rugby Europe Conference
Pool A
| Champions |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
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| 1 | Luxembourg |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 23 | +180 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| 2 |  Finland |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 131 | 51 | +80 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 |  Latvia |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 73 | 77 | −4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Norway |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 79 | 157 | −78 | 11 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 |  Estonia |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 206 | −178 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Source: Rugby Europe[5]
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[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[6]
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Pool B
| Champions |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 1 | Austria |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 249 | 46 | +203 | 37 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 19 | Advanced to Promotion play-off |
| 2 |  Serbia |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 175 | 91 | +84 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
| 3 |  Slovenia |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 104 | 149 | −45 | 15 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 9 | |
| 4 |  Hungary |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 183 | −87 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| 5 |  Slovakia |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 187 | −155 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Rugby Europe[5]
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[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[6]
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Pool C
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Source: Rugby Europe[5]
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[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[6]
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Pool D
| Champions |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 1 | Malta |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 57 | +64 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | Advanced to Promotion play-off |
| 2 |  Andorra |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 54 | −9 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 |  Israel |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 71 | −36 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 |  Cyprus |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 27 | −19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Rugby Europe[5]
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[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[6]
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Pool E
| Champions |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
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| 1 | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 15 | +116 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 |  Montenegro |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 111 | 61 | +50 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 |  Kosovo |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 171 | −166 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Rugby Europe[5]
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[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[6]
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