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
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