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Euro u19s team of the tournament announced

europeanrl — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:18:38 +0000

Euro u19s team of the tournament announced

Author : European Rugby League

Euro u19s team of the tournament announced

The organisers of the 2024 European Rugby League U19s Championship, held in Serbia capital Belgrade, have praised the competing teams for their contribution to a successful tournament, while also announcing the competition’s Dream Team.

Selected by ERL coaching manager Martin Crick, the side recognises performances over all of the matches. All the selected players were presented a trophy to recognise their achievement.

England retained the title after a thrilling 15-8 victory over France in the Championship decider. ERL general manager, David Butler, commented:

“I would like to thank England, France, Scotland, Serbia, USA and Ukraine for providing us with a fantastic festival of rugby league over the last 11 days.

“The quality on display was excellent, history was made at several junctures not least with USA playing their first youth international games and winning two, and England recording the first back-to-back U19s Championship.

It was again humbling to welcome the Ukrainians despite the challenges that they continue to face, and we were pleased to see Scotland return to the competition.

“As has become tradition, over the course of the time together, the teams’ interaction and support of one another was remarkable and friendships between players and staff from all nations have been formed for life.

“I would like to thank our team of match officials who came together from eight different countries to support the tournament, some of whom brought great experience and shared and supported those newer to the game to give everyone a positive experience.”

Butler added: “I would also like to recognise the extensive efforts that the Serbian Rugby League Federation went to in organising the tournament and providing an unprecedented level of support to the competition.

Overall we achieved improved media coverage of the event which increased the tournament’s reach, with over 100,000 views of the games which were broadcast live on Facebook.”

Euro U19s Dream Team:

Full Back – Hayden Cumming (Scotland)
Wing – Sam Murtagh (England)
Centre – Siaosi Koloamatangi (USA)
Centre – Lenny Marc (France)
Wing – Yllan Mongay (France)
Stand Off – George Jamieson (England)
Scrum Half – Devan Sharp (England)
Prop – Isaac Reid (Scotland)
Hooker – Matis Jammes (France)
Prop – Miller Dalton (England)
Second Row – Samote Manatua (USA)
Second Row – Trévor Chiffolleau (France)
Loose Forward – Joe Lewis (England)

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England retain Euro u19s championship in a thriller

europeanrl — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:23:04 +0000

England retain Euro u19s championship in a thriller

Author : European Rugby League Media Release

England retain Euro u19s championship in a thriller

England retain Euro u19s championship in a thriller (photo : European Rugby League)

Two tries from prop Miller Dalton – his second in the final minute – saw England’s community Lions retain the European Rugby League U19s title with a dramatic 15-8 win over France, after a sensational final at a rainy FK Radnicki Stadium in Belgrade.

There was little between the sides throughout, France leading 8-7 on the hour mark after clawing back England’s 7-0 lead at the break, until Dalton’s late intervention, powering over from close in between the posts to seal victory.

“The performance was outstanding, I couldn’t fault the efforts of any of the players,” said jubilant England U19s head coach Gary Hewer.

“They kept turning up for each other for the full 80 minutes. We’ve grown into this competition from the start and been on a journey for almost 18 months to achieve this.”

Hewer added: “We were always under pressure, but this group is so close knit they just kept turning up no matter that the French kept coming at us and it showed the passion for the shirt.”

After an intense but scoreless opening quarter, with both sides having early tries ruled out, player of the match Dalton opened the scoring with a well-rehearsed move seeing him crash over, George Jamieson adding the conversion.

France went on concerted attack, England fullback Josh Langley cleaning up superbly in goal, but the young Tricolors could not convert it into points as tenacious scrambling defence kept them at bay.

With half time approaching, England captain Devan Sharp added a drop goal to edge his side to a two-score lead.

The intensity went up at the start of the second period, England finding themselves down to 12 men as Marcus Geener was sin binned for a professional foul after he hung on too long following a French breakaway.

France failed to take advantage of the extra player, but shortly after Geener’s return Clement Martin found himself in space and put Matis Jammes away for their opening score.

Mateo Jiminez-Lopez’s conversion bringing France back to within one point.

A penalty on the hour-mark saw Jiminez-Lopez move his side ahead for the only time, England spurning a chance to score shortly afterwards, fumbling a kick with the line open.

The lead changed hands again when England were awarded a penalty for a shoulder charge, Jameieson taking the two points on offer, before Miller settled matters.

France U19s head coach, Remi Casty, noted:

“The best team deserved their win. They made less mistakes than us, our discipline with and without the ball was poor and although we fought hard to come back, we left ourselves too much to do.”

ENGLAND 15

Tries: Dalton (22, 79)
Goals: Jamieson 3/3
Drop Goal: Sharp (39)

Josh Langley, Sam Murtagh, Marcus Geener, Henry Ogden, Daniel Knott, George Jamieson, Devan Sharp, Miller Dalton, Joshua Blinkhorn, Tom Farren, Keane Elms, Ben Metcalfe, Joe Lewis

Interchanges: Jack Lawler, Harry Barker, Joshua Hopkins, Fletcher Holgate

Sin Bin – Geener (43 – professional foul)

FRANCE 8

Try: Jammes (54)
Goals: Jiminez-Lopez 2/2

Loris Zammut, Baptiste Pourchi, Clement Martin, Lenny Marc, Yllan Mongay, Mateo Jimenez-Lopez, Matis Jammes, Alexis Lis, Hugo Garrigues, Giovanni Descalzi-Ganthier, Trevor Chiffolleau, Bonte Rayan, Felix Aubry

Interchanges: Felix Gautier, Wassim Mouelhi, Killian Descostes, Anthony Munico

Referee: Enzo Peyre (France)

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England to face France in European u19s Final

europeanrl — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:44:27 +0000

England to face France in European u19s Final

Author : European Rugby League Media Release

England to face France in European u19s Championship Final – reports

Holders England Community Lions will play France at the FK Radnicki Stadium, Belgrade on Saturday (kick off 6pm, local time) to decide the winners of the 2024 European U19s Championship.

It is a repeat of the 2022 decider in Italy which the Lions won 14-12, however, in the previous tournament – also held in the Serbian capital in 2018 – the French emerged victorious 26-24.

England qualified with a 52-4 win over Ukraine in the first semi final, posting nine tries, Marcus Geener and Daniel Knott both with doubles, on another swelteringly hot day.

“The scoreline doesn’t represent the hard work the Ukrainians put into that game,” said England U19s head coach Gary Hewer.

“It was extremely tough and they never stopped coming at us, they really dug deep and caused us several threats.

“We’ve worked hard on execution and taking our chances and that showed. We came with one aim, to win the tournament, and we’ve now got that opportunity.”

Ukraine led thanks to an early Ihor Yefanov penalty but England were 30-4 up at the break, the pick of their tries from scrum half Devan Sharp who showed three dummies to jink his way over.

To their enormous credit Ukraine kept England out for the third quarter but succumbed to three late long range tries.

Ukraine U19s head coach, Dan Beardshaw, commented:

“We were against a well-organised, experienced side who are so good at what they do but I’m so proud of the efforts of my players, especially in scramble defence.

“For 20 minutes of the second half the score was 0-0 and we caused them a lot of problems. Attacking-wise, we’re not yet smart enough but the boys are going to take huge experience from that for the next game.”

In the other semi final, France had to work incredibly hard to overcome a gallant Scotland side who were in contention until two minutes from time, when Wassim Mouelhi’s try and Mateo Jimenez-Lopez’s fifth conversion saw their side home 30-18.

“It was as competitive as we expected,” said France U19s head coach Remi Casty. “It was red hot and there was a lot of indiscipline and that is something we are going to have to change for the final.”

In a feisty clash, five players were sinbinned in all, three for the French who took a first minute lead through Giovanni Descalzi Ganthier. They were 16-6 in front at the break thanks to Yllan Mongay picking up a loose ball and Baptiste Pourchi pouching a clever kick to the corner, hooker Bailey Schneider replying for the young Bravehearts.

France eased out to a 16-point advantage at the start of the second half but quickfire touchdowns to Jacob Grierson and Oscar Ellicott-McCulloch set up the dramatic finish.

Scotland U19s head coach, Leigh Beattie, noted: “We knew it would be a tough ask, but we had a gameplan and we stuck to it very, very well. The desire and heart the lads showed was amazing and they deserve all the plaudits.”

USA Young Hawks

In the opening game of the day, USA Young Hawks, in their first tournament, finished fifth overall after defeating Serbia 40-12, scoring three tries in a blistering opening 14 minutes. George Tupou, USA Young Hawks head coach, said:

“Serbia are a big team but we had better preparation this time, came ready to play and the boys showed their desire out there.”

Logan Myers, Drayson Moliga and impressive stand off Chris Malo with the first of his hat trick all crossed inside a quarter of an hour, Filip Cirkovic stopping the onslaught with his score.

Two Malo tries in ten minutes after the break ensured the win, Edin Mehmedi restoring some pride for the hosts when he powered his way through to score between the posts.

“We were better than our last performance,” commented Serbia U19s head coach Vladislav Dedic. “We showed up, scored two good tries and battled through the heat.”

On Saturday’s finals day, USA will face Ukraine (kick off 2pm) and Serbia take on Scotland (kick off 4pm) in ranking matches before the final.

All games can be watched on the European Rugby League facebook page.

ENGLAND 52

Tries: Murtagh (7), Elms (11), Farren (15), Sharp (24), Geener (34, 58), Ogden (62), Langley (65), Knott (70, 73)
Goals: Jamieson 9/10

Sam Murtagh, Jacob Haigh, Marcus Geener, Henry Ogden, Daniel Knott, George Jamieson, Devan Sharp, Miller Dalton, Scott Simmons, Tom Farren, Keane Elms, Ben Metcalfe, Joe Lewis

Interchanges: Alfie Hough, Jack Lawler, Fletcher Holgate, Joshua Langley.

UKRAINE 4

Goals: Yefanov 2/2

Ryan Jurkans, Vadym Dotsiak, Maksym Reshetukha, Andrii Mordovanets, Mykhailo Novosad, Ihor Yefanov, Aziz Stepanenko, Maksym Harmash, Ivan Mazur, Bohdan Mazu, Arsen Havdo, Kostiantyn Tiurin, Phoenix Death

Interchanges: Andrii Hladkyi, Nazar Shmalko, Kyrylo Volkov, Ruslan Lipisii

Referee: Enzo Peyre (France)

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Scotland progress to u19s European Championship

ourfooty — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:37:54 +0000

Scotland progress to u19s European Championship

Author : European Rugby League Media Release

Scotland progress to u19s European Championship semi finals as USA debut

Scotland withstood an opening barrage from USA to progress to the semi finals of the 2024 European U19s Championship in a delayed tie at the FC Radnicki Stadium in Belgrade, winning 32-10.

The clash was held over because of travel difficulties after storms in the region and despite a 10.30am local time kick off, temperatures continued to swelter with only a light relieving breeze.

USA’s Young Hawks, in their first-ever outing, made a great impression especially early on but Scotland’s greater nous, displayed by their excellent spine, saw them home.

“It was a really enjoyable occasion despite the heat which affected handling a little for both sides,” said Scotland U19s head coach Leigh Beattie.

“The lads are already in the ice bath’s preparing for favourites France, they’ll be no lack of effort for that match.”

Scotland prop Isaac Reid had the first chance but spilt the ball on his way to the line.

The Hawks quickly growing into the contest and claiming the opening try when Drayson Moliga spectacularly dived into the left corner, Lidarius Moananu with a superb conversion from the touchline.

Scotland full back Hayden Cumming spotted a gap to respond from close in and his side went ahead soon after, Seth Clapham finishing a fine passing move to the left for the first of his brace of tries, Maxwell Shelton adding the extras.

Tries just before and after the break put the Scots in control, Jack Suddick on an overlap on the right before hooter and Clapham with his second at the start of the second period with another clinical finish.

Winger Isaac Jepson appeared to have added a further try shortly afterwards but Clapham’s pass was ruled forward.

Impressive Moananu crashed over for USA

Impressive Moananu crashed over for USA out wide just after the hour to keep them in contention, but he pushed his conversion attempt wide.

The Hawks sent a kick out on the full and then compounded the error with a goal line drop also heading over the touchline allowing Shelton to establish a 12-point lead from the penalty.

Jepson gained his reward cleaning up Clapham’s offload and the best was saved until last with loose forward Tom Gray’s excellent long-range midfield break completing the try scoring, Shelton with his fourth successful shot at goal.

George Tupou, USA Young Hawks head coach, commented:

“I’m really proud of the boys in their first competitive performance. It was the first time they’ve played as a team. A couple of silly mistakes at play the balls cost them but we made history.

A little bit of lack of experience showed but Scotland played well, they knew how to capitalise.”

Scotland will now face France in the second semi final on Wednesday at 6pm (local time), while USA will take on hosts Serbia in the 5th v 6th play-off match at 2pm on the same day.

SCOTLAND 32

Tries: Cumming (27), Clapham (33, 42), Suddick (39), Jepson (72), Gray (75)
Goals: Shelton 4/7

Hayden Cumming, Isaac Jepson, Seth Clapham, Cam Cullen, Jack Suddick, Maxwell Shelton, Alfie Maclean, Reece Smethurst, Bailey Schneider, Issac Reid, Harry Roper, Jacob Grierson, Tom Gray. Interchange: Gabe Lewis, Fraser Macauley, Cam Lewis, Joey Clarkson.

USA 10

Tries: Moliga (13), Moananu (61)
Goals : Moananu 1/2

Michael Fonua, Drayson Moliga, Siaosi Koloamatangi, Tumua Moors, Isaac Fonua, Lidarius Moananu, Chris Malo, Shawlee Ama, Logan Myers, Jayden Hansen, Simote Manatua, Esiloni Malafu, Kenyo Paea. Interchanges: Sulusi Satele, Travis Ha, Ethan Ivy, Cadin Ioane.

Referee: Petar Randjelovic (Serbia)

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Ukraine defeat Serbia in 2024 European u19s championship

ourfooty — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:12:14 +0000

Ukraine defeat Serbia in 2024 European u19s championship

Author : European Ruby League

Ukraine defeat Serbia in 2024 European u19s championship opener

In searing heat Ukraine defeated Serbia 24-4 at the FK Radnicki Stadium, Belgrade in the first quarter final of the 2024 European U19s Championship. The Ukrainians led 16-0 at the break and Ryan Jurkans’ try just before the hour sealed a merited win.

“It’s a terrific result for us, the boys got what they deserved,” said Ukraine U19s head coach Dan Beardshaw.

“It was tough conditions, the boys have understandably not had much time together and made huge sacrifices to go into camp. They are great people with a wonderful work ethic and love wearing their badge.

It’s a young squad, there are some 17-year-olds in it and still a work in progress, but they just want to learn and are keen for rugby league.

A tournament like this is really exciting for them.”

Early pressure from Ukraine was turned into points as centre Klim Malyshev finished a passing move on the left hand side, Ihor Yefanov adding the conversion.

The conditions meant understandable errors, Serbia’s Luka Bojicic bundled into touch as he made a break for the hosts.

Ukraine extended their lead when hooker Arsen Havdo dived out of dummy-half and emphasising their early dominance, prop Maksym Harmash crashed through as half time approached.

Serbia began the second period strongly, hooker Filip Nesic burrowing over from close in to get them on the board, but Jurkans exploited left edge again for the game breaking score, Vitalii Bycharskyi adding a towering conversion from the touchline.

Yefanov kicked a late penalty to extend the margin of victory.

Serbia U19 head coach, Vladislav Dedic, commented:

“It was tough but our boys showed that they could defend. We made some errors on attack and that, ultimately, cost us the game.

We had some positives and will be better for the rest of the tournament.”

Ukraine will now face England’s Community Lions in the first semi-final on Wednesday (kick off 4pm local time), while Serbia will next play the loser of tomorrow’s rearranged quarter-final between Scotland and USA in a ranking game.

SERBIA 4

Silver Zenuni, Filip Cirkovic, Mihailo Markovic, Stefan Andric, Din Dulja, Sasa O’Flynn, Danilo Gavrilovic, Edin Mehmedi, Filip Nesic, Luka Bojicic, Nikola Mitrovic, Luka Trifunovic, Aleksandar Stojanovic Interchanges: Nikola Savic, Luka Mirincic, Jakov Dojcinovic, Mateja Stojkovic

Tries: Nesic (54)
Goals: O’Flynn 0/1

UKRAINE 24

Ryan Jurkans, Vadym Dotsiak, Klim Malyshev, Andrii Mordovanets, Kostiantyn Prydatko, Ihor Yefanov, Aziz Stepanenko, Maksym Harmash, Arsen Havdo, Bohdan Mazu, Ivan Mazur, Valerii Popeliuk, Phoenix Death

Interchanges: Andrii Hladkyi, Kostiantyn Tiurin, Vitalii Bycharskyi, Ruslan Lipisii

Tries: Malyshev (7), Havdo (21), Harmas (38), Jurkans (58)
Goals: Yefanov 3/4, Bycharskyi 1/1

Referee: David Brown (Greece)

Half Time: 0-16

In the curtain raiser, England Community Lions U19s beat Serbia U21s 52-4,in a game played in three periods of 20 minutes.

Sam Murtagh and Joshua Langley both scored two of the Lions’ ten tries in total, Henry Ogden, Daniel Knott, Tom Farren, Fletcher Holgate, Joshua Blinkhorn and Marcus Geener also crossing.

Andrei Marinkovic replied for the young Serbs.

England U19s coach, Gary Hewer, noted:

“We handled the conditions very well, our completion rates were high which was reflected in the score line. Fair credit to the Serbians who are inexperienced at this level, they stuck at it.”

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