The 2000 FIRA Women's European Championship was the fifth edition of the tournament. It saw virtually the same format as 1997.
In Pool A Ireland returned to the competition.
In "Pool B" a tournament had been planned involving Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Russia. Belgium and Russia withdrew "at the last minute" and were replaced by a French regional team (Flandre). After a double round-robin between these three teams, Germany and Netherlands played against the teams finishing 7th and 8th in Pool A
Pool A Bracket
First round
Plate semi-finals
Semi-finals
7th/8th place Italy awarded 7th place Ireland awarded 8th place
Plate final
3rd/4th place
Final
Pool B Games where 20 Minutes each way.
Final table
Results
Pool A/Pool B playoffs Germany and Netherlands then "played off" against the teams listed as being in 7th and 8th place in Pool A.
External links FIRA website
See also Women's international rugby union