2003–04 European Nations Cup Third Division Explained

The 2002–2004 European Nations Cup was the fourth edition of the newly reformed European Championship for tier 2 & 3 Rugby Union Nations. This was the second two-year cycled championship, the first to be planned from the start.

The Third division had a controversy development during the 2002–03 season

The European federation decided to reset tournament and change from a "two-years" formula to a double "two-years formula".

There were no relegation, due the 2007 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification

Pool A

The highest level was the Pool "A", with five teams:

Table

PlaceNationGamesPointsTable
points
played won drawn lost for against difference
1 440012957+7212
243017375−210
342023443−98
44103696605
5400454118−644

Results

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Pool B

The middle level was the Pool "B", with five teams:

Table

PlaceNationGamesPointsTable
points
played won drawn lost for against difference
1 44009839+5912
243019261+3110
342028932+578
4410351136−856
530032887−593

Results

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Pool C

At the lowest level of competition, participated four team:

Semifinals

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Third place final

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Final

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See also

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