Germany claimed the 2025 Euro D title after defeating Norway 32-18 at Sportplatz Welper in Hattingen. They will be promoted to Euro C for the 2026 season as a result.

“It was a very hard fought match in atrocious conditions of wind and rain,” said Germany co-head coach Bob Doughton. “We’ve been working very hard to set up regional federations in Germany and to build our domestic game and this will help us with that progress, it’s great to gain promotion.”

Brad Bilsborough scoried for the hosts after four minutes with a show and go and landed the conversion. Linus Kurz put Germany further ahead, but Trygve Hansen found his way to the line out wide for the visitors to put them on the board. 

Substitute Charlie Tetley extended Germany’s lead with a well worked try in centre-field, which Bilsborough converted to make it 18-4 at the break. 

Bilsborough kicked a penalty straight after half time and centre Felix Rau powered over to put the home side further in front. Jymaal Mellor-King carved his way through the middle and converted to give the Vikings hope, but another Bilsborough penalty and Josh McConnel try through the middle restored the German advantage just after the hour, Bilsborough goaling to end with 16 points.

Norway finished with a flourish as Kristoffer Milligan ran a superb line with ten minutes to go and Kristoffer Gradert also crossed to add some further respectability to the final score. 

 “As a playing group we can be very proud of our effort,” said Norway player/head coach Isaac Schmidt, who was hospitalised after the game with a deep cut to his eyebrow. “We used exclusively players based in the domestic competition and vastly appreciated the experience. We were up for the challenge and really tested Germany in many aspects, but they made the best of their opportunities. I was very impressed with our young players which showed a lot of heart, especially Kristoffer Gradert who was strong at centre. What we take from this game will be very productive for how we continue to develop our national squad.”