France Secures European Rugby Sevens Title; Women’s Team Exits in Quarterfinals
France Secures European Rugby Sevens Title; Women’s Team Exits in Quarterfinals
The French men’s rugby sevens team triumphed at the European Championships in Split, Croatia, while the women’s team was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
The men’s team, led by captain Stephan Parez-Edo-Martin, overcame a rocky start to defeat Italy 43-0 in the final, securing the European title after a strong performance in the knockout stages. In contrast, the women’s team, featuring a largely inexperienced squad, advanced to the quarterfinals but fell to Germany 22-17 despite a strong comeback attempt. Both teams demonstrated resilience, with the women’s team finishing fifth overall, while the men’s team claimed the championship following their earlier silver medal finish.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: rugbyrama.fr