U19: Italy are champions

Italy beat Georgia 16-3 in Coimbra on Saturday to win the European Under-19 Championship.

The victory means that Italy have now qualified for the Junior World Trophy next year.

Day 3 Results

Championship: Italy vs Georgia, 16-3
3rd/4th: Spain vs Russia, 29-24
5th/6th: Portugal vs Poland, 22-10
7th/8th: Belgium vs Germany, 10-5

Final standings

1. Italy
2. Georgia
3. Spain
4. Russia
5. Portugal
6. Poland
7. Belgium
8. Germany

First Round Results

Italy vs Portugal, 45-5
Georgia vs Germany, 34-3
Russia vs Poland, 28-8
Spain vs Belgium, 27-24

Day 2 Results

Semifinals
  
Italy vs Spain, 40-10
Georgia  vs Russia,  12-8

Play-offs for places 5-8

Portugal vs Belgium, 12-12
Poland vs Germany, 22-14