European Championships
FIRA's Women's European Championship (or - as it is also known - the European Nations Cup and the European Trophy) is an international competition contested between women's national teams who are members of FIRA. The competition has its origins in a four nation "European Cup" held in 1988 but did not become an official FIRA competition until 1995. The competition has grown significantly and is some years attracts sufficient entrants for it to be divided into two "Pools" (A and B) with the eight highest ranked entrants in any year (based on FIRA rankings) in Pool A.
Saturday February 24th 2024Netherlands overcame some impressive Portuguese defence to record a six-try 31-7 win in their first test match against Portugal.
Sunday February 04th 2024A very impressive performance by the Netherlands was far too strong for Sweden in the opening game of the European Championship.
Tuesday January 30th 2024The most interesting Rugby Europe XVs Championship for more than a decade starts this weekend.
Monday October 23rd 2023Last year saw five teams enter the European Trophy – Europe’s second level XVs tournament - but this year there will be no competition...
Monday July 10th 2023France have win the 2023 European 7s Championship after winning both legs, including Sunday’s competition in Hamburg
Sunday March 19th 2023Finland beat Czechia for the first time, but the lack of a bonus point means that the European Trophy title goes to Portugal.
Saturday March 04th 2023After a comprehensive 51-0 win against Czechia, Portugal are only one point of a guaranteed European Trophy win at their first attempt,...
Sunday February 19th 2023Spain have one hand on the ninth European title after out-classing their Dutch rivals 70-0 in Barcelona today.