La Vila Joiosa Welcomes Spain vs Sweden for the Women’s European Rugby Championship Final
The promenade along Vila Joiosa center hosted a special preview this Thursday for the Women’s XV European Rugby Championship Final between Spain and Sweden. The decisive match is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, at 17:00, to be played at the El Pantano Municipal Stadium in the capital of Marina Baixa. The event featured remarks from Juan González, head coach of the Leonas XV, and Cristina Blanco, captain of the Spanish women’s rugby team, who were joined by Vila Joiosa authorities including Mayor Andreu Verdú, the town’s sports councilor José Ramon Ucles, and Ignacio Davilla, vice president of the Costa Blanca Rugby Club in Vila Joiosa.
Las Leonas stand on the brink of claiming a tenth European Women’s Rugby Championship title this Saturday at the Vila Joiosa Municipal Rugby Stadium. Securing the victory would place Spain ahead of England, the second-most successful team with five titles, and would mark a historic seventh consecutive triumph for the Spanish squad. This achievement would be the first time any national team has secured six consecutive European titles in women’s rugby, a milestone that would further cement Spain’s growing rugby reputation on the continent.
“Vila Joiosa is a reference point for us,” Blanco said, emphasizing that the stadium holds many cherished memories for the team and reflects the town’s passionate rugby spirit, even in the absence of national team captain Laura Delgado this weekend. The city’s warm welcome and the venue’s atmosphere are expected to contribute positively to Spain’s preparations and performance.
Mayor Verdú also highlighted Vila Joiosa’s role as a national and international benchmark for rugby in Spain. He expressed pride in hosting such fixtures and noted that El Pantano will provide a strong stage for a memorable encounter on Saturday. The mayor added that the fans would rally behind the Spanish players, supporting them through every moment of the match as they pursue Europe’s crown for the home side in Vila Joiosa.
La Vila will host the Spain vs Russia World Cup Qualifier
In addition to the championship final, the region will also host a World Cup qualifying match between Spain and Russia. Fans and supporters are encouraged to attend and celebrate the sport’s growth in the municipality, with village pride tied closely to the national team’s progress and performance.
“Friends of rugby can expect another weekend of high-quality competition in Vila Joiosa,” noted José Ramon Ucles. He underscored the importance of community support and the event’s role in linking Vila Joiosa’s identity with the successes of the Spanish rugby program. The message was clear: the town invites all fans to come out, back the players, and share in a festive sporting atmosphere as the national team eyes a European title triumph.
The XV will feature Spain against Sweden. Tickets for the Women’s European Rugby Championship Final are available through the official sale channels managed by event organizers. Children under 16 have free entry to the stadium on match day.
The final will be broadcast live on Teledeporte and RugbyEurope.tv on Saturday, February 25, at 17:00 local time. The event is organized by Costa Blanca Rugby Club, with the support and cooperation of Vila Joiosa Town Hall, the Valencian Government Department of Education, Culture and Esports, the Alicante Provincial Council, and the Costa Blanca Tourism Board. (Source attribution: BILGI.ES)