Germany's men's rugby sevens team eyes European title after dominant Hamburg win

Germany's men's rugby sevens team has taken a significant step toward the European Championship title, winning the opening tournament in Hamburg with an impressive performance.

Coach Pablo Feijóo's squad defeated France 26-7 in the final, marking their sixth consecutive victory in the tournament. The team, nicknamed the 'Wolfpack,' dominated the preliminary round with decisive wins against the Czech Republic (42-0), Poland (41-0), and Spain (10-0). They continued their strong showing in the quarterfinals, beating Great Britain 26-12, and Felix Hufnagel's tries secured a 19-0 win against Belgium in the semifinals.

Despite an early deficit in the final, Germany remained composed after France took a 7-0 lead. They rallied to secure a convincing victory. The decisive tournament for the European champion will take place in Split, Croatia, in three weeks.

Meanwhile, the German women's team finished fifth. They qualified for the quarterfinals after wins against Turkey but lost to Belgium 5-7. France won the women's tournament, defeating Poland 17-14.