Denmark and Czechia Triumph in Men’s XV Trophy Weekend Review
In a thrilling weekend of rugby, Denmark and Czechia emerged victorious in the Men’s XV Trophy, showcasing their skills on the international stage.
Denmark Claims Narrow Win Over Lithuania
Denmark achieved a remarkable 38-34 victory against Lithuania in their latest outing in the Men’s Rugby Europe Trophy. This match was crucial for Denmark, who had previously faced a defeat against Croatia in their opening game.
The Danes started strong with winger Christian Kilsdal scoring the first try just four minutes into the match. Stand-off Cassius Deschamps converted, giving Denmark an early 7-0 lead. Lithuania responded with a penalty from full-back Arnas Prielaidas, but Denmark quickly extended their lead with tries from back-row Erwan Caquineau and No.8 Federico Andres Haedo, leading 21-3 by the 27th minute.
Just before halftime, Lithuania’s No.8 Laurynas Marcinkus scored a converted try, bringing the score to 21-10. The game shifted momentum in the second half as Kestutis Karbauskas scored for Lithuania shortly after the break, making it 21-17.
Denmark capitalized on a yellow card issued to a Lithuanian player. Tomas Mayne scored another try for Denmark, extending their lead to 28-17. Despite being a man down, Lithuania continued to fight back with a converted try from Karbauskas, narrowing the margin to 28-24.
Denmark’s Kilsdal scored again, pushing the score to 35-27. As the match drew to a close, Deschamps added a penalty, leading to a 38-27 scoreline before Marcinkus added another try for Lithuania. Despite the late scoring efforts from Lithuania, Denmark held on for a 38-34 victory. This win places Denmark fifth in the tournament standings, accumulating four points.
Czechia Defeats Sweden in a High-Scoring Clash
Czechia also made headlines with a convincing 48-24 win over Sweden, solidifying their position at third in the tournament with nine points. This match showcased exciting exchanges and multiple yellow cards throughout.
In the first half, Czechia took control early, leading 34-17 by halftime. The scoring was highlighted by full-back Martin Cimprich, who contributed significantly with tries and three conversions. Other notable scorers included back-row Jakub Havel, centre Adam Koblic, and winger Adam Miracky, who scored twice.
Sweden’s No.8 Theodor Karlsson scored two tries, and scrum-half Jack Tatu Robertsson added seven points with his kicking. In the second half, Czechia increased their lead with further tries from centre Jindrich Kulhavy and winger Maxim Aschenbrenner, both converted by Cimprich. Tatu Robertsson managed a late converted try for Sweden, closing the match at 48-24 in favor of Czechia.
Upcoming Matches
As the tournament progresses, both Denmark and Czechia have shown their potential and resilience. Their upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their positions in the Men’s Rugby Europe Trophy.
- Denmark: 4 points (5th position)
- Lithuania: 1 point (last position)
- Czechia: 9 points (3rd position)
- Sweden: 10 points (2nd position)
- Upcoming Matches: To be determined
