A Landmark Season: Historic Success on Three Fronts
From securing a place among Europe's elite in XVs to earning promotion in Sevens and a historic silver medal for the U18 women, Swiss Rugby enjoyed one of its most successful seasons to date.
Swiss Rugby has concluded one of its most successful seasons in recent years, with national teams delivering outstanding performances across the Rugby Europe competitions and further strengthening Switzerland's presence on the international stage.
From securing top-tier status in the Rugby Europe Championship to earning promotion in men's sevens and reaching the podium in women's youth competition, the 2025-26 season has demonstrated the remarkable progress being made throughout Swiss Rugby.
<p,div,li,span,a class="c-leadtext">Men's XV National Team Secures Rugby Europe Championship Status</p,div,li,span,a>
The Swiss Men's XV National Team achieved a major milestone by finishing 6th in the Rugby Europe Championship, its best-ever ranking in the competition, allowing it to successfully retain its place among Europe's elite second-tier rugby nations.
Competing against some of the continent's strongest rugby nations, Switzerland demonstrated resilience, determination and continued development throughout the campaign. Maintaining Championship status is a significant achievement for Swiss Rugby and ensures that the national team will continue to compete at the highest level of Rugby Europe competition next season.
The result reflects years of commitment from players, coaches, support staff and clubs across the country, and confirms Switzerland's growing competitiveness in the fifteen-a-side game.
Men's Sevens Team Wins Rugby Europe Trophy and Earns Promotion to the Championship
The Swiss Men's Sevens National Team enjoyed a truly memorable season, capturing the Rugby Europe Sevens Trophy title and securing promotion to the Rugby Europe Championship, the highest level of European sevens rugby.
Through a series of impressive performances, Switzerland established itself as the strongest team in the Trophy competition, taking the win in both legs to complete a clean sweep. The team's dynamic style of play, consistency and determination culminated in a well-deserved championship victory and a return to Europe's top tier.
Promotion represents a significant step forward for Swiss Rugby's sevens programme and provides an exciting opportunity for the team to test itself against the continent's leading nations in the coming season.
Historic Silver Medal for Women's U18 Sevens Team
One of the standout stories of the year came from the Swiss Women's U18 Sevens National Team, which captured a silver medal at the Rugby Europe U18 Sevens Trophy during its inaugural appearance in the competition.
In a remarkable achievement for a team making its debut on the European stage, the young Swiss players showcased exceptional talent, commitment and team spirit throughout the tournament. Reaching the final and securing the silver medal not only exceeded expectations but also highlighted the bright future of women's rugby in Switzerland.
The success is a testament to the work being done across the youth pathway and demonstrates the depth of emerging talent within the Swiss rugby community.
Building Momentum for the Future
These achievements reflect the continued growth of rugby in Switzerland and the collective effort of players, coaches, clubs, volunteers, officials and supporters throughout the country.
Having maintained its position in the Rugby Europe Championship in the XVs game, earned promotion to the top tier in men's sevens, and celebrated a historic youth medal in women's rugby, Swiss Rugby can look back on the season with immense pride.
As preparations begin for the next international campaign, the foundations are firmly in place for continued success. The future of Swiss Rugby has never looked brighter.
Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, team staff, clubs and volunteers who contributed to an unforgettable season for Swiss Rugby.