Saturday, May 17, 2014

EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP; Division 2C

17.05.2014
Cyprus v Hungary in Paphos (ENC 2C)

  P W D L PF PA DIFF BT BL PT
CYPRUS 7 7 0 0 300 80 220 5 0 33
HUNGARY 7 5 0 2 186 77 109 2 2 24
SLOVENIA 8 3 0 5 109 202 -93 2 1 15
AUSTRIA 8 2 0 6 156 166 -10 1 3 12
BULGARIA 8 2 0 6 116 342 -226 1 0 9

Preview
As you can see this is the last game in this division for 2012-14. All has been settled now except the promotion-relegation playoffs. The outcome of this game affects nothing.

Cyprus has already gained promotion to ENC 2B for 2014-16, Hungary will play either Andorra and Denmark in the promotion playoff. Bulgaria is automatically relegated to ENC 2D for 2014-16 whilst Austria plays either Bosnia Herzegovina or Luxembourg in the relegation playoff.

Hungary pushed Cyprus to within one point in their loss at home. They will find Cyprus a different team at home.
Prediction Cyprus by 20 points.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING, ASIA: ASIA FIVE NATIONS

17.05.2014
Japan v Korea in Incheon (Asia Five Nations)
Sri Lanka v Philippines in Colombo (Asia Five Nations)

Preview
Sadly there is not a lot at stake in the above two nations. Next year’s Asia Elite will only consist of Japan, Hong Kong and Korea. Sri Lanka and the Philippines will be in the First Division along with the top Division 1 teams from this year.

Predictions
I can’t see Korea getting anywhere near Japan after their 30-point loss to Hong Kong last weekend. Hong Kong are probably a 20-30 point scoreline below Japan on a good day so I’m predicting an easy win to Japan.
Japan by 30 points.

Sri Lanka and The Philippines will be a lot closer. Sri Lanka gets the nod as they are playing at home. Sri Lanka by 20 points

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday 17 May

17.05.2014
Japan v Korea in Incheon (Asia Five Nations)
Sri Lanka v Philippines in Colombo (Asia Five Nations)
Uruguay v Argentina in Montevideo (CONSUR Cup)
Cyprus v Hungary in Paphos (ENC 2C)
Barbados v Guyana in St Michael (Caribbean Champ.,Div.1, South)
British Virgin Is. v St Vincent & Gren. in Tortola (Caribb.Champ.,Div.2, South)
Turks & Caicos Islands v Jamaica in Providencia (Caribb.Champ., Div.2, North)

Sunday, May 11, 2014

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: Saturday 10 May. Updated 14/05

10.05.2014
Japan 132, Sri Lanka 10 in Nagoya (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Hong Kong 39, Korea 6 in Hong Kong (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Paraguay 31, Brazil 24 in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Uruguay 56, Chile 13 in Montevideo (South American Championship)
USA South 33, Bermuda 6 in Marietta (NACRA Division 1; North)
Kazakhstan 37, Chinese Taipei 8 in Hong Kong (Asia Nations Division 1)
Norway 45, Greece 23 in Bergen (ENC 2D)
Luxembourg 27, Finland 7 in Luxembourg (ENC 2D)
Curacao 56, St Lucia 7 in Willemstad (NACRA Division 2, South)

Saturday, May 10, 2014

TEST RUGBY THIS SATURDAY 10 MAY

Dev.Rugby Club logo

Regret I will not be able to cover any test rugby this weekend. My local rugby club is holding it’s 50th Anniversary celebrations this weekend, starting last night. We feature a whole day of rugby v Hobart Harlequins with whom we share top spot on the points table.

U14’s, U18’s and seniors play at our home ground. Big doo tonight and then family fun day Sunday. Golden Oldies (whose numbers will be swelled after a LOT of beer Saturday night), BBQ etc etc. So that’s me out all weekend.

10.05.2014
Japan v Sri Lanka in Nagoya (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Korea v Hong Kong in Hong Kong (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Paraguay v Brazil in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Uruguay v Chile in Montevideo (South American Championship)
USA South v Bermuda in ? (NACRA Division 1; North)
Kazakhstan v Chinese Taipei in Hong Kong (Asia Nations Division 1)
Norway v Greece in Bergen (ENC 2D)
Finland v Luxembourg (ENC 2D)
Curacao v St Lucia in ? (NACRA Division 2, South)

Predictions
Japan by 120 v Sri Lanka
Korea by 7 v Hong Kong
Brazil by 7 v Paraguay
Uruguay by 7 v Chile
USA South by 20 v Bermuda
Kazakhstan by 7 v Chinese Taipei
Norway by 3 v Greece
Luxembourg by 15 v Finland
Curacao by 20 v St Lucia

Thursday, May 8, 2014

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND

10.05.2014
Japan v Sri Lanka in Nagoya (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Korea v Hong Kong in Hong Kong (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Paraguay v Brazil in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Uruguay v Chile in Montevideo (South American Championship)
USA South v Bermuda in ? (NACRA Division 1; North)
Kazakhstan v Chinese Taipei in Hong Kong (Asia Nations Division 1)
Norway v Greece in Bergen (ENC 2D)
Finland v Luxembourg (ENC 2D)
Curacao v St Lucia in ? (NACRA Division 2, South)

Sunday, May 4, 2014

TEST RUGBY RESULTS 3 MAY

03.05.2014
Japan 99, Philippines 10 in Makatai (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Hong Kong 41, Sri Lanka 10 in Colombo (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Uruguay 34, Brazil 9 in Bento Goncalves (Sth America Championship)
Chile 22, Paraguay 18 in Conception (Sth America Championship)
Latvia 16, Denmark 9 in Odense (ENC 2B)
Austria 20, Slovenia 8 in Vienna (ENC 2C)
Cayman Islands v Bahamas in Freeport (Friendly)-To be played

Saturday, May 3, 2014

SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

03.05.2014
Brazil v Uruguay in Bento Goncalves (South America Championship)
Chile v Paraguay in Chile (South America Championship)

Previews
The Brazil-Uruguay clash has mouth watering prospects. To be fair to Brazil another upset victory in this competition is unlikely against Uruguay. The Uruguayans will be just too fit, skilled and organised. I’d expect Brazil to give them a torrid first half until Uruguay’s condition outlasts their northern neighbours.

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‘The match will be at Estádio da Montanha, in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, for 6.000 people. ‘
Thanks to ‘victorsra’ at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4262&start=285

Chile will be a far more experienced and wiser outfit when they take on the visiting Paraguayans. I expect their line up will be a more experienced.

Predictions
Uruguay by 25 v Brazil
Chile by 60 v Paraguay

Teams

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Brazil

15 Guilherme Coghetto (Farrapos), 14 Lucas Tranquez "Zé" (SPAC), 13 João Neto "Torosso" (SPAC), 12 Pedro Lopes (São José), 11 André Nascimento "Boy" (SPAC), 10 Leandro Castiglione "Leco" (SPAC), 9 Bruno Garcia (São José), 8 Julio Mendonça "Cocasso" (SPAC), 7 Matheus Daniel "Matias" (Jacareí), 6 Diego Lopez (Pasteur), 5 Diego Pietrobon "Banana" (Charrua), 4 Luiz Vieira "Monstro" (Grenoble, França), 3 Lucas Abud (SPAC), 2 Nelson Oliveira (São José), 1 Moisés Cavalleri "Monte" (Farrapos).

Suplentes: Daniel Denielewicz "Nativo" (Desterro), 17 Jardel Vettorato (Brummers), 18 Lucas Piero "Bruxinho" (Desterro), 19 Jonatas Paulo "Chabal" (Band Saracens), 20 Pedro di Pilla (Pasteur), 21 Alexandre Browne "Sandy" (São José), 22 Martin Schaefer (SPAC), 23 João Luiz da Ros "Ige" (Desterro).

Treinador: Brent Frew

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Uruguay Squad

1 – Carlos Arboleya
2 – Matías Arocena
3 – Matías Beer
4 – Alejo Corral
5 – Pedro Deal
6 – Juan De Freitas
7 – Alejo Durán
8 – Juan Echeverría
9 – Nicolás Freitas
10 – Gastón Gibernau
11 – Santiago Gibernau
12 – Francisco Giménez
13 – Franco Lamanna
14 – Diego Magno
15 – Gastón Mieres
16 – Alejandro Nieto
17 – Mathías Palomeque
18 – Joaquín Prada
19 – Gabriel Puig
20 – Mateo Sanguinetti
21 – Rodrigo Silva
22 – Cristofer Soares De Lima
23 – Rodolfo De Mula

Squads of Chile and Paraguay not available

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EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP: Divisions 2B and 2C

03.05.2014
Latvia v Denmark in Odense (ENC 2B)
Austria v Slovenia in Vienna (ENC 2C)

Previews

  P W D L PF PA DIFF BT BL TL
ISRAEL 8 7 0 1 218 109 109 3 1 32
LATVIA 7 4 0 3 158 137 16 3 2 21
ANDORRA 8 4 1 3 136 140 -4 1 2 17
DENMARK 7 2 1 4 119 135 -16 2 1 13
SERBIA 8 1 0 7 136 242 -96 1 1 6

The Latvia-Denmark game is the last to be played in Division 2B. Denmark must win this game with a bonus point to drag itself away from the relegation playoff. For Latvia the result has no bearing on its second placing and a promotion playoff against Croatia. Its recent win over competition leaders Israel places it in a strong position.

  P W D L PF PA DIFF BT BL PT
CYPRUS 7 7 0 0 300 80 220 5 0 33
HUNGARY 7 5 0 2 186 77 109 2 2 24
SLOVENIA 7 3 0 4 101 182 -81 2 1 15
BULGARIA 8 2 0 6 116 342 -226 1 0 9
AUSTRIA 7 1 0 6 136 158 -22 1 3 8

Austria needs to win this home game against Slovenia to lift it away from the automatic relegation spot. A bonus point win could see it replace Slovenia in 3rd place and away from relegation altogether. Slovenia narrowly defeated Austria 22-20 at home in the first round. They will find Austria a tougher team away and especially as Austria may well have more to fight for.

Predictions
Latvia by 6 v Denmark
Austria by 1 v Slovenia

Teams

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Denmark

1 Sean Maher(Towcestrians RFC) 6 caps

2 Rasmus Duie (Hamlet RK) 12 caps

3 Ma)as Dinesen (RK Speed) 12 caps

4 Nicolai Rydhof Stark (RK Speed) 1 cap

5 Jonas Harreskov (Aarhus RK) 5 caps

6 Jannick Larsen (Lindø RSC) 7 caps

7 Gaspard Nau Valbak (VGA Saint-Maur) 13 caps

8 Nicklas V.Tell (RK Speed) 5 caps

9 Mikkel S. Jensen (Aarhus RK) 9 caps

10 Peder Wilhelm Bjerrum (Aarhus RK) 6 caps

11 Chris)an Melgaard Erritsø GIF RK) 8 caps

12 Mads H. Jensen (Arhus RK) 1 cap

13 Andreas Robertson (Leicester Lions RFC, England) 12 caps

14 Andy Nielsen (Capt.) (Aarhus RK) 29 caps

15 Joshua Jensen (Maidstone RFC, England) 11 caps

Replacements
16 Daniel Pilgaard (Aarhus RK) 3 caps

17 Michael Friis Larsen (Aalborg RK) 12 caps

18 Ruben Garcia Pedersen (RK Speed) 1 cap

19 Niels W.B. Gonredsen (Aarhus RK) 23 caps

20 Michael Husum Mortensen (Hamlet RK) 1 cap

21 Chris)an S. Jensen (Aarhus RK) 15 caps

22 Andrei Ungireanu (DTU Exiles RUFC) 1 cap

23 Ikke udtaget ved

Head Coach: Ivan Andersen,

 

http://www.rugby.dk/nyheder/landshold/91111923-danmark-v-letland-kampprogram

latvia-logo

Latvia Squad


1-Jānis Skuja, 2-Edgars Cīrulis, 3-Māris Robežnieks, 4- Kārlis Garokalns (visi ”Miesnieki”), 5-Māris Streikišs (”Eži”/LMT), 6-Emīls Balodis, 7-Viktors Silvoniks, 8-Leno Bramanis (visi ”Miesnieki”), 9-Norberts Bekmanis RFC ”Livonia”), 10-Valters Raņķis, 11-Maksims Batrakovs (abi ”Miesnieki”), 12-Ingus Aivars (”Eži”/LMT), 13-Matīss Zalcmanis (RK ”Ovāls”), 14-Kristaps Bērziņš RFC ”Livonia”), 15-Nauris Bērziņš RK ”Ovāls”). Rezervē: 16-Elmārs Imbrass, 17-Sandris Jauntēvs (abi RK ”1964”), 18-Mārtiņš Zvirbulis (RK ”Fēnikss”), 19-Mārtiņš Rundāns (RFC ”Livonia”), 20-Juris Dzelzkalējs, 21-Kārlis Buševics (abi ”Eži”/LMT), 22-Ivars Eglis (”Miesnieki”), 23-Dāvis Zagorskis (LSPA)

http://rugbylatvia.com/?p=901

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Slovenia and Austria teams unavailable.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING ASIA: Asia Five Nations

03.05.2014
Japan v Philippines in Makatai (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Sri Lanka v Hong Kong in Colombo (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)

Briefly
There should not be any surprises from round two of this competition. Japan is the outright favourite to both take the title and gain automatic progression to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Finals. The real tussle will be for second place with Korea and Hong Kong the contenders. For the other two teams it will be a matter of survival.

The Philippines were whipped 0-108 by Hong Kong last week. They had ,by Philippines standard, a very inexperienced side especially up front. This situation will continue today against Japan. Their top players are not expected to arrive and take up their positions until the later games. To keep Japan to under 100 points will be nothing short of a miracle. Japan’s main hurdles to overcome is the travel, the heat in Manilla and what looks like a below standard venue and ground. (Can’t find the picture of the ground I saw on one of the forums)

Hong Kong will have a slightly more difficult encounter when they travel to Colombo. They have introduced a few fringe players giving all their squad a run in the first two days. This will be in Sri Lanka’s favour. Sri Lanker will be a lot wiser having got that first game over with and will be tougher playing on their home turf.

Predictions
Japan by 95 v Philippines
Hong Kong by 30 v Sri Lanka

Teams

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Japan

1-Masataka Mikami (Toshiba Brave Lupus, 15 caps) 2-Hiroki Yuhara (Toshiba Brave Lupus, 13 caps) 3-Kensuke Hatakeyama (Suntory Sungoliath, 50 caps) 4-Justin Ives (Canon Eagles, 16 caps) 5-Shoji Ito (Kobelco Steelers, 18 caps) 6-Hendrik Tui (Suntory Sungoliath, 18 caps) 7-(c) Michael Leitch (Toshiba Brave Lupus, 29 caps) 8-Hayden Hopgood (Kamaishi Sea Waves, 0 cap) 9-Atsushi Hiwasa (Suntory Sungoliath, 30 caps) 10-Yu Tamura (NEC Green Rockets, 17 caps) 11-Kotaro Matsushima (Suntory Sungoliath, 0 cap) 12-Ryoto Nakamura (Suntory Sungoliath, un cap) 13-Daishi Murata (Suntory Sungoliath, 0 cap) 14-Yoshikazu Fujita (Waseda, 12 caps) 15-Ayumu Goromaru (Yamaha Jubilo, 33 caps)

Remplaçants:

16-Yusuke Nagae (Toyota Shokki Shuttles, 15 caps) 17-Takeshi Kizu (Kobelco Steelers, 22 caps) 18-Hiroshi Yamashita (Kobelco Steelers, 29 caps) 19-Hitoshi Ono (Toshiba Brave Lupus, 77 caps) 20-Kyosuke Horie (Yamaha Jubilo, 0 cap) 21-Keisuke Uchida (Panasonic Wild Knights, 4 caps) 22-Yasuki Hayashi (Panasonic Wild Knights, 0 cap) 23-Toshiaki Hirose (Toshiba Brave Lupus, 18 caps)

Head Coach: Eddie Jones

http://www.japonrugby.net/le-xv-japonais-face-aux-philippines-2014.php

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Philippines
1. Robinson-Polkey, David Paz
2. Dacanay, Austin Garnica (Vice Captain)
3. Sinclair, Philip
4. Feeney, David
5. Howorth, Stephen Pagtalunan
6. Anderson, Christopher
7. Bweheni, Timothy
8. Bennetts, Samuel Tuplias
9. Letts, Jake Robrigado
10. Saunders, Oliver Abalos (Captain)
11. Stern, Kenneth Capinpin
12. Coveney, Justin Villazor
13. Saunders, Matthew Abalos
14. Morris, Harry Dionson
15. Aronson, Alexander Norona
16. Power, Glenn Morados (FR)
17. Mitra, Fergus (FR)
18. Melrose, Daniel Apale (FR)
19. Heward, Ashley Matias
20. Seeto, Darran Centillas
21. Gomez, Cleo Ferrer
22. Atandi, Evans
23. Hamilton, John Nebrija

‘No. 7 Tim Bweheni makes his first cap for the Volcano 15s (Volcano #105). He's been a talent on the 7s squad and played matches against HK 'A'. I believe he used to be a wing so openside is an interesting position to see him, I've seen some wings move to the pack before with good results because these guys can cover a lot of ground. Unfortunately, for the forward pack, if you thought they had issues last week well they're gonna in even deeper waters Saturday.

Scrumhalf Jake Letts will extend his caps record to 21 caps (all consecutive) out of 22 Volcano tests. Prop/hooker Austin Dacanay right behind with his 20th cap tomorrow.
 
Flyhalf Oli Saunders was on trial with Saracens, don't know he's still in their sights or not. 11 Harry Morris makes first 15s appearance since 2010, has played tons of 7s for Volcanoes. He has either 7 or 8 caps, missing a team sheet from a game. Rest of backline is same. It is a very good backline, if they can get clean, quick ball. I know Eddie Jones is very respectful of their backline.

Evan Atandi (2011 U18 Volcanoes head coach) if he gets on would make his first cap, as would John Hamilton, become Volcano numbers 106 and 107.’

Thanks to Martin Dunham at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4221&start=450

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Probable Sri Lanka squad to play with Hong Kong

Props: Shehan Dimithri (Navy) and Terence Henry (Havelock)
Hooker: Namal Rajapaksa (C)(Navy)
Locks: Sharo Fernando (Havelock) and Suhiru Anthony (Navy)
Third row: Danushka Perera (Navy), Yoshitha Rajapaksa (Navy) and Dushanth Lewke (CR & FC)
Scrum Half: Roshan Weeraratne (Kandy)
Fly half: Fazil Marija (Kandy)
Centres: Apisai Naqaliva and Joseph Dunn (Fiji)
Wingers: Sandun Herath (Havelock) and Nuwan Hettiarachchi (Navy)
Full back: Waqavulagi Emori (Fiji)
Reserves- Heshan Kalhara, Bilal Hassan, Sudharshan Muththanthri, Hasith Perera, Srinath Sooriyabandara, Chanaka Chandimal, Dinusha Chathuranga and Lee Keegel.
http://www.thepapare.com/index.php/rugb ... -hong-kong

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Hong Kong Squad for Sri Lanka:

1. Leon WEI, Hon Sum, 2. Thomas BOLLAND, 3. James COOPER, 4. Jack DELAFORCE, 5. Paul DWYER, 6. Nicholas HEWSON (Captain), 7. Matt LAMMING, 8. Pale TAUTI, 9. Jamie HOOD, 10. Chris MCADAM, 11. Rowan VARTY, 12. Jake PHELPS, 13. Lloyd JONES, 14. Tom MCQUEEN, 15. Tom MCCOLL, 16. Alex NG, Wai Shing, 17. Steve NOLAN, 18. Alex HARRIS, 19. Bill BRANT, 20. Alex BADDELEY, 21. Peter MCKEE, 22. Alex MCQUEEN, 23. Nick WHEATLEY.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday 3 May

03.05.2014
Japan v Philippines in Makatai (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Sri Lanka v Hong Kong in Colombo (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Brazil v Uruguay in Bento Goncalves (Sth America Championship)
Chile v Paraguay in Chile (Sth America Championship)
Latvia v Denmark in Odense (ENC 2B)
Austria v Slovenia in Vienna (ENC 2C)

Briefly
The second round of the Asia Five Nations and World Cup Asia qualifies sees the Philippines up against Japan whilst Hong Kong travels to Sri Lanka. There should be no surprises here. The Philippines were thumped by 100+ points by Hong Kong last week and they will find Japan even tougher despite the game being at home. Sri Lanka found Korea too away and will find the visitors just as tough at home.

Brazil created rugby history last weekend by defeating Chile for the first time. This sets up and interesting encounter with Uruguay, a game I will feature this weekend.

Paraguay will find Chile a tough prospect away. They played well to hold Uruguay at home but I expect Chile to bounce back.

In the European Nations Cup this weekend two matches are being played and will be featured.

In Division 2B the winner and second place has been decided. Denmark will need a bonus point victory over Latvia at home to avoid a relegation match. On form Latvia should win.

In ENC Division C Slovenia takes on Austria in Vienna. Once again first and second places have been decided in this division but the relegation situation is interesting. Austria needs to win to haul itself away from automatic relegation and into a playoff. The Austrians cannot catch Slovenia who are comfortably in third place.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

ASIA FIVE NATIONS

26.04.2014
Hong Kong 108, Philippines 0 in Hong Kong (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)
Korea 59, Sri Lanka 3 in Seoul (WCQ Asia; Asia 5 Nations)

Briefly
The above results confirm for me the outdated arrangement for Elite rugby in Asia. Teams like Hong Kong, Korea and Japan are way above the level of the other teams. It is time for a fresh arrangement.

I would envisage Korea and Hong Kong joining the Pacific Nations Cup with Japan. I would place Hong Kong ‘A’, Japan Development XV and Korea ‘A’ into a new Asia Nations Division 1

 

Whilst Japan had a bye they used the gap in the calendar to put on a less than convincing display, going down to a Asia Pacific Dragons XV 29-35 in Osaka in a Non-test international game.

SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

26.04.2014
Uruguay 34, Paraguay 10 in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Brazil 24, Chile 16 in Barueri (South American Championship)

Briefly
Brazil caused yet another upset in the world of test rugby. Playing at home they outplayed a somewhat inexperienced Chilean side 24-16. They were dominant in the loose and despite having a smaller pack outscrummaged their opponents.

Uruguay had to work hard to out score Paraguay in Asuncion.

Next Round
03.05.2014
Brazil v Uruguay in Bento Goncalves
Chile v Paraguay in Chile

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING EUROPE R4: ENC 1B

26.04.2014
Ukraine 29, Poland 28 in Lvov (WCQ Europe R4; ENC 1B)
Czech Republic 37, Moldova 19 in Prague (WCQ Europe R4; ENC 1B)
Germany 45, Sweden 20 in Stockholm (WCQ Europe R4; ENC 1B)

Briefly
The Czech Republic caused one of the major boil overs in European test rugby this season. Moldova needed a win and bonus point to stay in touch with Division leaders Germany. They crashed spectacularly in Prague going down to the bottom placed, and relegated, team.

Germany continued to win its test matches although they had to come from well behind to eventually over power a determined Swedish side. Germany will now play in ENC 1A for 2014-16.

The Ukraine caused a minor ripple of excitement when they downed Poland by one point. With much political distraction around them the Ukrainians just managed to sneak past what has been a disappointing Polish side this season.

ENC 1B

  P W D L PF PA DIFF BT BL PT
GERMANY 10 8 0 2 398 181 206 7 0 39
MOLDOVA 10 7 0 3 267 228 39 6 0 34
UKRAINE 10 5 0 5 227 227 0 2 1 23
POLAND 10 5 0 5 209 183 26 0 2 22
SWEDEN 10 3 0 7 193 307 -114 1 1 14
CZECH REP. 10 2 0 8 142 300 -158 1 1 10

Germany automatically promoted to ENC 1A for 2014-16.
Czech Republic automatically relegated.