Balkans Cup (rugby league)
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 2014 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Country |   Bulgaria Bosnia and Herzegovina Greece Hungary Serbia Turkey (RLEF) |
| Holders | Serbia (1st title) |
| Most titles | Greece Serbia (1 title) |
The Balkans Cup is a rugby league football tournament for Balkan nations.[1] It was first held in 2014, with Serbia, Greece, Hungary and Bosnia each playing against a random first round opponent, then the losing teams contesting the 3rd place match, and the winning teams battling it out in the Grand Final. Greece were crowned inaugural Balkans Cup winners.[2] The Balkans Cup is contested biennially with four teams and the most recent one was held in 2017, with Bulgaria joining the competition. It is run by the Rugby League European Federation.
Results[]
| Year | Host | Winners | Score | Runner–up | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Serbia |
Greece |
50-22 | Serbia |
Makiš Stadium |
450 |
| 2017 | Serbia |
Serbia |
50-8 | Greece |
|
150 |
See also[]
- List of international rugby league teams
References[]
- ^ Balkans
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
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Categories:
- Balkans Cup (rugby league)
- Biennial sporting events
- European rugby league competitions
- Recurring sporting events established in 2014
- Rugby league international tournaments