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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with twelve teams contesting five spots for Division B. Division B then played a twelve-team tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, 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 (8), followed by captain Tom Daly (7), and Alex Wootton (6).
Standings LegendQualified for the Division B tournament.Qualified for the Division B tournament, but declined invitation.Invited to the Division B tournament in place of Turkey.
Rank Team 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pool stage Key to colours in group tablesTeams that advance to Quarterfinals
Pool A
TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts33007917+62931114741+6630213455–21530122471–474
Pool B
TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−PtsIreland Men's Sevens Squad And Structures Announced330016210+152932015060–10731025094–445300314122–983
Pool C
TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts33009412+82932015742+15731024860–125300324109–853
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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.
Standings LegendQualified for the Rugby Europe Repechage Tournamentand Promoted to 2016 Trophy.Promoted to 2016 Trophy.Relegated to Conference 2 for 2016.
RankTeam 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pool stage
Key to colours in group tablesTeams that advanced to the Cup Quarterfinal
Pool A
TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts33001080+108932016277–15731023866–28530032489–653
Pool B
TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts33001750+175932016871–37310234125–915300333114–813
Pool C
TeamsPldWDLPFPA+/−Pts32106762+5832017258+14731027440+34530122982–534
Knockout stage
Bowl
Plate
Cup
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