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.
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.