2015 Rugby Europe Sevens – Lower Divisions


The lower divisions of the 2015 Rugby Europe Sevens were the first with a new classification, where prior years split Division B into two geographical zones. For the inaugural year of the format, Division C was held in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with twelve teams contesting five spots for Division B. Division B then played a twelve-team tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, with the two top-placing teams advancing to the 2016 Trophy, and the champion advancing to the Rugby Europe repechage tournament for a chance to qualify for the Olympic qualification tournament.

Division C

Ireland dominated the competition, winning all six matches, while scoring 47 tries and conceding only 4. Their try scoring was led by Adam Byrne, followed by captain Tom Daly, and Alex Wootton.

Standings

RankTeam
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Pool stage

Pool A

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
33007917+629
31114741+66
30213455–215
30122471–474

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Pool B

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
330016210+1529
32015060–107
31025094–445
300314122–983

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Pool C

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
33009412+829
32015742+157
31024860–125
300324109–853

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Knockout Stage

Bowl

Plate

Cup

Division B

Ireland dominated the competition with six straight victories with winning margins of greater than 50-points, scoring 60 tries and conceding 0. Ireland’s Alex Wootton topped the scoring charts with 10 tries, with Shane Layden and David McGuigan scoring 7 tries apiece. The Player of the Tournament award went to Ireland’s Adam Byrne.

Standings

RankTeam
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Pool stage

Pool A

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
33001080+1089
32016277–157
31023866–285
30032489–653

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Pool B

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
33001750+1759
32016871–37
310234125–915
300333114–813

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Pool C

TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts
32106762+58
32017258+147
31027440+345
30122982–534

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Knockout stage

Bowl

Plate

Cup