Georgia wins Rugby Europe U18 Championship 2021
A win over Portugal now marks their third win in the Rugby Europe tournament. Photo: Georgian Rugby/Facebook
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Georgia's Under-18 national rugby team has won the Rugby Europe U18 Championship 2021 after defeating Portugal in the Russian town of Kaliningrad yesterday.
???? ???? Party time @GeorgianRugby! pic.twitter.com/FqQnN5sTuC
— Rugby Europe (@rugby_europe) October 9, 2021
The junior 'Lelos' have have gone through the U18 Championships 'without conceding a try' handed a defeat to Portugal 27 to 0.
FT in Kaliningrad with the #JuniorLelos keeping European title after beating @PortugalRugby 27-0 in @rugby_europe U18 championship final ???? pic.twitter.com/eVvt4aHgIu
— Georgian Rugby (@GeorgianRugby) October 9, 2021
Dedicating their victory to the victims of the residential building collapse in the Georgian seaside town of Batumi, the junior 'Lelos' are very saddened by the tragic incident claiming the lives of nine, including three minors.
???? It’s a win for @GeorgianRugby as they become 2021 Rugby Europe U18 Champions! pic.twitter.com/jIW3IeK7sM
— Rugby Europe (@rugby_europe) October 9, 2021
The U18 'Lelos' have previously won the 2019 Championship against Spain, adding to the 2018 title earned in the game with France.
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A win over Portugal now marks their third win in the Rugby Europe tournament.