The Rugby Europe Super Cup is a unique tournament that brings together the continent's best clubs to compete for the title of the strongest. This tournament not only highlights the high level of European rugby, but also contributes to its development. Thus, it attracts new fans and strengthens the position of rugby in the world. Every year the Europe Super Cup becomes more and more important. Of course, it brings bright emotions and unforgettable moments for both participants and spectators.
Rugby Europe Super Cup 2026/27
The Rugby Europe Super Cup is an international club rugby tournament created to develop professional rugby in Europe and give players and teams the opportunity to compete regularly at international level.
In the 2026/27 season, the tournament is expected to continue using the format introduced in the 2025/26 season. It features six teams in a single group. During the group stage, the clubs play each other in a round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.
However, the exact dates for the 2026/27 season, match schedule, venues and final list of participating teams have not yet been officially announced. Therefore, specific dates and venues for the next edition cannot currently be confirmed.
Participants and Tournament Format
In the 2025/26 season, six franchises competed in the Rugby Europe Super Cup: Castilla y Leon Iberians (Spain), Lusitanos (Portugal), Romanian Wolves (Romania), Delta (Netherlands), Brussels Devils (Belgium) and Bohemia Warriors (Czech Republic).
The teams played five rounds in the group stage, after which the top four sides advanced to the semi-finals.
The six-team, single-group format was designed to run for two seasons, meaning it is expected to remain in place for the 2026/27 season. However, the final details of the next edition still need to be confirmed by the organisers.
History of the Rugby Europe Super Cup
The history of the Rugby Europe Super Cup began in 2021. The tournament was created by Rugby Europe together with World Rugby as an international club competition for developing rugby unions across Europe.
The inaugural season featured eight teams divided into Eastern and Western conferences. The participants included Black Lion from Georgia, Tel Aviv Heat from Israel, Enisei-STM and Lokomotiv Penza from Russia, as well as Brussels Devils, Delta, Lusitanos and Castilla y Leon Iberians.
The main goal of the tournament is to create an additional pathway between domestic competitions and the international level, helping develop players and improve the competitiveness of national teams.
Rugby Europe Super Cup Results Over the Last Three Years
| Year | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Spain | Castilla y Leon Iberians |
| 2024 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Black Lion |
| 2023 | Tbilisi, Georgia | Black Lion |
In the 2025/26 season, Castilla y Leon Iberians won the tournament. In the final, the team defeated Lusitanos 42–17.
Rugby Europe Super Cup 2026/27
The exact dates, venue and schedule for the Rugby Europe Super Cup 2026/27 have not yet been announced. There is also no official confirmation of the complete list of participating teams for the next edition.
Information about the new season will be published by Rugby Europe once the calendar and competition details have been finalised.
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