2021 World Cup Qualifiers - Europe C

The fixtures below are all in 2018 (except the last one), involving six nations and six games. They involve Group C ranked countries and a full list of the groups can be found by clicking here. There is a match between the two winning sides of the North and South groups to see which side progresses but I am unsure of the details at this stage.

16th June, Vrchlabi, Czech Rep:

Czech Rep 20-12 Norway.

The first match in the 2021 World Cup Qualifiers - European Championship C North -  was won by the hosts. Over 1,000 spectators in a small town were impressive. The game was close and Norway had the upper hand early on but was unable to take full advantage.

30th June, Budapest, Hungary:

Malta 22-44 Ukraine.

The first match for the European Championship C South was watched by 500 spectators at the Marsa Sports Complex. In warm conditions, the Ukraine side had the better of the first half to lead 18-6 at the break. Although Malta was able to score more in the second half, they couldn't stop the visitors doing likewise.

25th August, Osnabrück, Germany:

Germany 24-4 Czech Rep.

The second European Championship C North game went to Germany. It was a tight game, with the hosts scoring just before the break to lead 6-0. The larger Czech forwards were unable to break down a resolute defence as they hoped.

8th September, Kharkov, Ukraine:

Ukraine 26-28 Greece.

The second fixture for the European Championship C South had Greece leading 20-8 at halftime. However, the home side came storming back for a tense finish to the game. Both sides scored four tries each but a penalty goal was the difference in the end.

15th September, Porsgrunn, Norway & Athens, Greece:

Norway 40-20 Germany.

The third and final European Championship C North game with not much in it up to halftime, with the hosts leading 16-10. Norway needed to win well to progress (14 or 15 points) and they took the game away from Germany with an impressive points haul.

Malta 60-4 Greece.

The third and final European Championship C South match Greece showed their class, racing to a 30-4 halftime advantage. They didn't let up in the second period, running out comfortable winners. Greece won both their fixtures and progress.

Group C North							Group C South
Nation	W	L	P	F	A	+/-	Nation	W	L	P	F	A	+/-
Norway	1	1	2	52	40	+8	Greece	2	0	4	88	30	+58
Germany	1	1	2	44	44	0	Ukraine	1	1	2	70	50	+20
Czech R	1	1	2	24	36	-8	Malta	0	2	0	26	104	-78

18th May 2019, London, England:

The playoff game to see which team progressed, was a high scoring match. Greece were soon ahead 14-0 and by half time it was a lopsided 39-0. The second half was more even, as Norway came back. The score was 38-20 at one stage but eventually Greece took the game 56-26.

Norway can return home proud of their come back performance while Greece attempt to make their first WC appearance in the next round played in Oct/Nov 2019 against Scotland and Russia.