France are U18 Champions

France had a massive win over Georgia in the Final of Europe's Under-18 Championship. France won 57-0.


The match was played in Toulouse's home ground, Stade Ernest Wallon, the home ground of Stade Toulousaine.


France led 12-0 at half-time but ended the match with nine tries, six of which were converted. The only score Georgia, surprise finalists, managed was a negative one - three yellow cards.


France's tries were scored by Arthur Retiere 2, Alexandre Nicoue 2, Nathan Decron 2, Peato Mauvaka 2 and a penalty try. Thomas Darmon kicked four conversions, Maxime Alric two.


England, beaten by France in the semifinal, won third place by beating Italy 39-12. Wales beat Portugal 38-8 and Ireland left Scotland with the wooden spoon, beating them 21-12, the closes of all the Elite matches on the final day.


In Division A, Russia beat Belgium in the Final to win while Sweden ended bottom


Division A Results


Russia vs Belgium, 16-0

Germany vs Romania, 11-10

Spain vs Poland, 38-0

Netherlands vs Sweden, 46-8


Ukraine easily won Division B, beating Lithuania 43-8 on a day when all winners did so comfortably. Serbia were wooden spoonists.


Division B Results


Ukraine vs Lithuania, 43-8

Czech Republic vs Switzerland, 25-13

Luxembourg vs Latvia,. 35-100

Croatia vs Serbia, 43-0