The 2000 European Nations Cup was the first European Nations Cup, an international rugby union competition for second-tier nations. It replaced the FIRA Tournament following the emergence of professionalism in rugby union and Italy being granted a place in the Six Nations.
The first season had six teams (five from Europe and one from Africa). The teams played each other once, playing roughly to the same weekends as the Six Nations. Romania won the first title, with a single loss to Morocco in the opening game. Georgia improved their performance in the context of European rugby, finishing in second place, while Morocco finished in third place, ahead of Spain and Portugal. Netherlands finished last.2000 European Nations Cup First Division at ESPN
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Matches Week 1
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See also European Nations Cup Second Division 2000 European Nations Cup Third Division 2000 European Nations Cup Fourth Division 2000 FIRA – Association of European Rugby Six Nations Championship
References
External links 2000 European Nations Cup First Division at ESPN