USA pull out of Euro u18 champ’s
Author : European Rugby League
USA pull out of Euro u18 champ’s
European rugby league u19s championship tournament update
In response to issues beyond their control, the USA Rugby League management has informed European Rugby League of their intention to withdraw from the U19s Championship in France in July. The decision has been accepted by ERL without penalty.
Fortunately Canada have been able to amend their plans to tour Europe with an U19s squad.
Canada will now in the tournament at the Centre de Ressources, d’Expertise et de Performance Sportive (CREPS), Font Romeu in the Catalonian Pyrenees between 10 and 19 July 2026, which will provide them with a more comprehensive schedule and reduced logistics and costs.
“Whilst we are disappointed that USA will not be able to compete in the U19s Championship, I am very pleased that Canada are able to take their place,” said ERL chair Dean Andrew.
USA’s withdrawal has been handled professionally by their management, and we have been able to negotiate that smoothly to offer Canada the vacant space which becomes a great fit for them.
I’m very grateful to John Cameron and his team at CRLA for changing their plans and pleased that ERL is able to contribute to the development of international rugby league across the full scope of its membership.”
A further announcement with the tournament structure and fixtures will be made shortly.
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