2021 Rugby Europe U20 Championship |
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Countries | Portugal |
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Number of teams | 8 |
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Champions | Spain |
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Runners-up | Portugal |
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Matches played | 12 |
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Tries scored | 58 (average 4.8 per match) |
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The 2021 Rugby Europe U20 Championship was the fourth edition of the tournament. It took place in Coimbra, Portugal between 7–13 November. The competition consisted of eight teams and was a direct eliminations tournament (knock-out matches) with classification matches. All the teams played three matches during the competition. Spain defeated Portugal 15–9 to win the Under 20 Championship.[1][2][3] Czechia and Poland had qualified for the U20 Championship in a qualifier that included Switzerland in the 2019/2020 season.[4]
The tournament was scheduled for March 2020 but was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6]
Teams
Results
Round 1
Quarter-finals
November 8 14:25 PM (Local) |
Coimbra University Stadium Referee: Paulo DUARTE |
November 8 16:55 PM (Local) |
November 8 19:20 PM (Local) |
Estádio Municipal Sérgio Conceição Referee: Jonny PERRIAM |
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Round 2
5th-7th Place Semi-finals
Cup Semi-finals
November 11 16:55 PM (Local) |
Estádio Municipal Sérgio Conceição |
November 11 19:25 PM (Local) |
Estádio Municipal Sérgio Conceição |
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Round 3
3rd Place
November 13 10:55 AM (Local) |
Estádio Municipal Sérgio Conceição Referee: Aled Evans |
7th Place
Cup Final
November 14 13:55 PM (Local) |
Estádio Municipal Sérgio Conceição Referee: Shota Tevzadze |
5th Place Final
November 14 14:00 PM (Local) |
Coimbra University Stadium |
Bracket
Cup Quarterfinals
5th/7th Place Playoffs
| Semi-finals | | 5th Place |
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| Belgium | 17 |
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| Germany | 13 | |
| Romania | 34 |
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| | Belgium | 22 |
| Romania | 41 |
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| Czech Republic | 20 | |
| 7th Place |
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| Germany | 37 |
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| Czech Republic | 18 |
References
- ^ "Best XV U20 Rugby Europe Championship". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "Review - Spain win U20 Championship in an action packed final day". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "U20 Ones to Watch Preview - Coimbra 2021". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "U20 Championship Qualifier". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "Decisions update on Rugby Europe Competitions". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "COVID-19 Statement : Board of Directors". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "U20 Championship - Review of Round 1". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
- ^ "U20 Championship - Review of Round 2". Rugby Europe. Retrieved 2021-12-26.