Who says transition to the new year means a blow in the rearview mirror. As tradition dictates, we have selected 7 great moments of Belgian rugby in 2024 with the historic Black Devils on the menu, an unbreathable final, the Boitsfort titles, the Tournaisien promotion, BelSevens in silver and the U20s on the podium. It’s up to you to choose the most memorable moment of the past year!
Our selection is logically subjective. Other great moments could have been there. The 7 highlights of 2024 selected are therefore proposed to you to vote to elect ‘The’ great moment of the last twelve months. So vote for the moment that constitutes, in your opinion, the best performance of 2024!
Belgium’s historic victory against Portugal There are matches that we remember for a long time. The one between Belgium and Portugal played in an almost sold-out Charles Tondreau Stadium in Mons is one of them. Heroic in defense, the Black Devils indeed won a historic victory against the revelation of the last World Cup. With the guts. Retro February 3: History: an exceptional Belgium brings down Portugal in Mons |
The unbreathable final between Dendermonde and Soignies Tears of joy on one side, sadness on the other… Favorite in the D1 play-off final, Soignies had the championship title at his fingertips but Dendermonde finally won thanks to a penalty in the last minute of regulation time, followed by a try in overtime! Retro May 25: Dendermonde deprives Soignies of the title at the ‘golden point’ in an unbreathable final |
The 3rd national coronation for the Boitsfortoises Seven years later, Boitsfort is Belgian women’s champion. The BRC Ladies concluded their almost perfect season in style. Gent, for their first play-off final, however, made Boitsfortoises doubt until the last minute. Retro May 25: Third national coronation for the Ladies of Boitsfort |
U16 and U18 titles for Boitsfort An unfortunate finalist last season, Boitsfort this time lifted the Belgian U18 champion trophy. The Boitsfortois juniors won against Soignies in a two-sided play-off final. Retro May 25: The U18s after the U16s: the double for Boitsfort |
Tournai’s rise to D2 In the play-off match for maintaining/progressing to D2, Tournai and Charleroi faced each other this Sunday at the Stade Jules Hossey. In a great atmosphere, the Sang et Or defied the hierarchy by winning thanks to a decisive penalty at the last second! Retro May 26: Tournai wins D2 at the very last second! |
The BelSevens win Championship Series silver medals For its last tournament of the season, the Belgian women’s 7s team won another beautiful bronze medal during the second round of the Championship Series in Hamburg. In the small final in Germany, the BelSevens beat Spain in the last second and validate a new qualification for the SVNS Series Challenger Series! For the first time in history, they also finished 2nd in the European rankings for the season! Retro June 30: Historic performance of the BelSevens, 2nd in the Championship Series! |
Belgium on the European podium in U20 Belgium won the small final of the U20 European Championship. The Belgians indeed won against Romania at the end of an intense match, an 80-minute fight. A single try, scored by Martin Marenne at the start of the game, made the difference. Retro November 24: Big fight and 3rd European place for the Belgian U20s |
Canada