The lower divisions of the 2015 Rugby Europe Sevens were the first with a new classification, where prior years split Division B into two geographical zones. For the inaugural year of the format, Division C was held in
Zenica
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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, with twelve teams contesting five spots for Division B. Division B then played a twelve-team tournament in
Zagreb
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Croatia
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, with the two top-placing teams advancing to the 2016 Trophy, and the champion advancing to the
Rugby Europe repechage tournament for a chance to qualify for the
Olympic qualification tournament.
Division C
Ireland dominated the competition, winning all six matches, while scoring 47 tries and conceding only four.
Their try scoring was led by
Adam Byrne
Adam Byrne (born 20 April 1994) is an Irish rugby union player for Connacht Rugby. His preferred position is on the wing, although he also plays at full-back. His brother Sam is a professional football player.
Leinster career
Byrne made his ...
(8), followed by captain
Tom Daly (7), and
Alex Wootton (6).
Standings
Pool stage
Pool A
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Pool B
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Pool C
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Knockout Stage
Bowl
Plate
Cup
Division B
Ireland dominated the competition with six straight victories with winning margins of greater than 50-points, scoring 60 tries and conceding 0.
Ireland’s
Alex Wootton topped the scoring charts with 10 tries, with
Shane Layden and
David McGuigan scoring 7 tries apiece. The Player of the Tournament award went to Ireland’s
Adam Byrne
Adam Byrne (born 20 April 1994) is an Irish rugby union player for Connacht Rugby. His preferred position is on the wing, although he also plays at full-back. His brother Sam is a professional football player.
Leinster career
Byrne made his ...
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Standings
Pool stage
Pool A
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Pool B
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Pool C
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Knockout stage
Bowl
Plate
Cup
References
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Divisions
2015 rugby sevens competitions
2015 in Bosnia and Herzegovina sport
2015 in Croatian sport