The 5th European Universities Rugby Seven’s Championship has concluded on Saturday 2st July 2011 with an exciting Closing Ceremony in Lille. Over 240 participants from 18 Universities from 5 countries took part in this year’s edition of the event.

In men’s finals, the title of champion went to STAPS Orsay (France) who has won a thrilling final match against University of Manchester (United Kingdom).

In women finals, the title of champion went to University of Coimbra (Portugal) who has won an exciting final match against University of Paris 13 Bobigny (France).

Medals and awards were presented by Christian Sergheraert, Rector of University Lille Nord de France and Organizing Committee President; Philippe Gars CRSU Lille Vice President; Richard Gradel Committee of Flanders Rugby President; Jean Michel Molle, Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine, Philippe D’Ayer, Directeur Adjoint des Sports de la Ville de Lille.



Final placement Men
1. STAPS Orsay
2. University of Manchester
3. University of Bristol
4. University of Porto
5. New University of Lisbon
6. University of Lille Nord de France
7. University of Ghent
8. W.G Magdeburg

Final placement Women
1. University of Coimbra
2. University of Paris 13 Bobigny
3. University of Lille Nord de France
4. University of Bordeaux
5. University of Exeter
6. University of Chester
7. University of Kiel
8. Leeds Metropolitan University
9. University of Manchester
10. University of Marburg

The EUSA flag was passed to Bob Reeves, Technical Delegate EUSA. The next EUC will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2013. Rugy will be featured next at an EUSA event, however, in Cordoba, Spain between July 13 and 24, 2012 and all teams are warmly welcomed to join the next 1st European Universities Games 2012.

More info about this year’s event can be found at www.eusarugby2011-lille.com.