The 2026 European Rugby Championship is over. How did Germany present itself? Who is European champion? ran has summarized all the information.
At the 2026 European Rugby Championship, Germany had hopes of a big coup! However, in the end the team was relegated. With a 7:76 defeat against the Netherlands, they also said goodbye to a juicy defeat in the game for seventh place. A little later, Portugal narrowly won the final against Georgia.
A total of eight teams fought for the title. Germany met Belgium, Portugal and Romania in Group B.
Although the tournament had a high sporting significance, the best nations on the continent were still missing. France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy are holding the Six Nations almost at the same time as the European Championship.
ran has summarized the most important information about the tournament and the broadcasts.
European Rugby Championship 2026 live: When did the tournament take place?
The tournament will take place from February 7th to March 15th, 2026.
Rugby European Championship 2026 live: Which points system was used?
- 4 points if you win
- 2 points in a draw
- 0 points if you lose
- 1 bonus point if a team scores at least three more tries than the opponent in a game
- 1 bonus point for a defeat by seven points or less
- 1 bonus point at a Grand Slam (wins in all games)
Also interesting: Rugby Six Nations 2026 on ProSieben MAXX and in the Joyn live stream
