European Championship C

[Nuke]

This is the first live-streaming of a League match (or any sporting event for that matter) that I've ever tried to watch, so I can't comment I'm afraid.

 

[Nuke]

There's been a couple of lost chances from both teams this 2nd half.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

not so great defence from Greece

 

[Nuke]

Nope, their defence is falling apart quicker than their economy.
Another try to Spain. 58 (kick to come) - 4.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Spain look decent. Would be interesting to see how they go against better opposition. They've clearly got a good coach because they have more structure than other nations that have been in the game longer.

 

[Nuke]

They've got a decent kicker too. Just nailed it from the sideline.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Greek bloke puts his shoulder out. Physio pops it back in and he goes on playing. At 70 - 4 down that's dedication!

 

[Nuke]

This could get to 100 the way it's going.
Spain now 74-4 (kick to come).

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Fulltime: 76 - 4

 

[Nuke]

Full-time. Spain 76 - Greece 4.

Yeah, the dedication from these teams is awesome.

 

[Jim from Oz]

Official crowd? Greece seem to be going backwards??

 

[Nuke]

I dunno. There was only about 20 people in the crowd on the far touchline!

 

[langpark]

Crowd was about 100.

 

[langpark]

What about 2016 then? I assume it's....

- Ukraine
- Malta
- ???

Will the Czechs come back into the group? Belgium perhaps? Latvia?

 

[paulmac]

I hope they split Euro C into East and West.Belgium,Malta,Greece in the west and Ukraine,Latvia and the Czechs in the east.group winners in the final.

 

[adamkungl]

What about 2016 then? I assume it's....

- Ukraine
- Malta
- ???

Will the Czechs come back into the group? Belgium perhaps? Latvia?

Belgium
Germany
Norway
Ukraine
Malta
Greece
Denmark
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Sweden
Hungary
Latvia

Current Euro teams in order of rankings, not involved in Qualifiers.

 

[deal.with.it]

East and West sounds like a good idea.

Is it time for a Euro D?

Euro C West: Malta, Belgium, Netherlands?
Euro C East: Ukraine, Latvia, Czech

Winners play off for the Euro C trophy

 

[adamkungl]

Ok, trying to do a bit of research on where each country is at...

Belgium and Netherlands apparently had a joint 4 team comp this year:
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...belguim-launch-joint-rugby-league-competition

Germany seems to be rebuilding after having their RLIF status revoked, aiming for a comp in 2016
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...pproves-new-german-national-rugby-league-body

Norway actually has a website :O and seems to have a 2 conference, 9 club competition as well as 9s
http://www.rugbyleaguenorge.no/rugby/

Ukraine seems to be progressing with their comps claiming divisions and ages
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...federation-sets-out-ambitious-expansion-plans

Malta has a very good website aside from the fact that it can't tell me anything about the current domestic comp, which as far as I can tell seems to exist
http://www.malteserugbyleague.com/about/mrl-history

Greece had a 5 team League this year
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...mpionship-boosted-by-increased-media-interest

Denmark has 2 clubs
http://www.rugbyleague.dk/#!facilities/c66t

Netherlands 4 teams and a school program
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...-double-rugby-league-participation-in-schools

Czechs look good with 12 clubs
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations...om-qld-leaves-the-sport-vibrant-and-expanding

Sweden 4 teams
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations/sweden/2147-sweden-rugby-league-lands-major-sponsorship-deal

Hungary
Not sure, hard to find info

Latvia 4 teams
http://www.nospam18.com/rlp-nations/latvia/2333-rc-fenikss-latvian-rugby-league-champions


Not sure there's much splitting these teams that you could really tier them further than all C-level

Would be great to see 2 x 6 team tournaments with the winners facing off. Would require some ambition though...

 

[langpark]

Ukraine vs Czech on Saturday. Apparently being live streamed but no link as yet.

http://www.rlef.eu.com/news/article/1265/european-championship-c-ukraine-v

 

[Foreign Legion]

Can't wait